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Editor’s Letter: Egyptians between the two Gamals (5 of 5): Sisi in Nasser’s suit, Sadat’s tongue and Mubarak’s fist
Since the ouster of President Mohamed Morsi on 3 July this year by the military with support of the masses, Egypt is witnessing a unique example of governance models: all-in-one leadership style. Officially, we have Mr Adly Mansour as the interim president of the country until the so-called roadmap is accomplished sometime hopefully this coming …
The Secret Gardens of Sinai
Sometimes, the greatest treasures lie in plain sight
Egyptian styled jewel at Cartier Expo in Paris
The exhibition runs until 16 February 2014.
Qatar launches politically sensitive survey into low football match attendance
By James M. Dorsey Qatari authorities, in a bid to counter criticism that the Gulf state lacks a football culture as well as a sense that low attendance of matches could constitute a form of protest, has launched a politically sensitive survey to gauge reasons for its empty stadia. The survey on the website of …
Who is beating up ‘am Helmy with a shoe?
In the Middle East and Egypt, people have gotten used to utilising the words “shoe” and “slipper” in verbal insults. Of course, the physical usage of the items exists, as demonstrated by the Iraqi journalist with the former President George Bush junior. We have also witnessed women living in low-class neighbourhoods use slippers to beat …
Part 3: New constitution expands social and economic rights, but grey areas remain
An analysis of the first two sections in the draft constitution concerning economic and social rights
Iron and steel workers’ grievances to be resolved soon: Ministry of Manpower
Differing accounts of meetings between labour representatives and government officials
Central Bank chief: Currency black market won’t last long
The central bank introduced dollar sales last December to help counter a run on the pound.
Cairo’s bourse climbs in first gain in three days
Dubai slips from 5-yr high, other markets mixed
Ministry of Tourism offers lands in Red Sea Zone to Gulf investors
“Minister of Tourism Hisham Zaazou will meet a Gulf delegation including a number of Gulf investors to discuss establishing a group of projects complementary to the hotel capacity in the Red Sea touristic cities.”
Al-Ahly claims third place in Abu Dhabi Basketball Championship
Moroccan AS Salé wins the championship
Egyptian Premier League kicking off
26 teams separated into two groups
Mohamed Salah named best player in Switzerland
Egyptian takes Switzerland by storm this year; described as “a superhero” by anchor
Egyptian Squash hopes for another victory in Hong Kong Open championship
Ashour, Al-Shorbagy brothers, Al-Weleily, Abdel Kawy and Al-Tayeb make it to the round of 16
Anti-Coup Alliance claims to have met a delegation from European Parliament
EU delegation press officer denies delegation’s presence in Egypt
Google steps up its battle for Internet ‘cloud’
Google cloud customers include Snapchat, the fast-growing social network which handles hundreds of millions of messages each day, and Rovio, creator of the “Angry Birds” online game.
BlackBerry says making headway with corporate, government clients
BlackBerry Chief Executive John Chen dismisses demise talk, says ‘we are very much alive’
Apple buys startup Topsy; gets rich Twitter data
The Wall Street Journal, which reported the news earlier, cited people familiar with the deal as saying Apple paid over $200 million.
Facebook phases in ‘Unfollow’ button
The world’s largest social network is constantly tweaking its newsfeed – the main page users look at on the network – often by reducing clutter
Metropolitan Museum exhibition celebrates Central Park Obelisk known as “Cleopatra’s Needle”
New exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York celebrates Ancient Egypt
ETUF declares solidarity with striking iron and steel workers
Minister of Manpower discussing worker demands with cabinet; parent company attempting to solve the issue
‘Alex 21’ lawyer released
Lawyer was detained after inciting violence, other lawyers say he is being framed
Egypt delays IMF loan decision, Gulf aid helps reform: Deputy PM
Any IMF deal would require economic reform commitments that the government might find politically risky
Military production minister dies
Minister of Military Production Reda Hafez dies on Tuesday
Pharmaceutical pricing system in need of reform: Novartis Vice Chairman
Restoring security and amending registration and pricing rules are vital to attracting investments, says El Sharkawy
WTO’s global role hangs in the balance at Bali summit
“Now or never”, WTO chief tells high-stakes meeting
Mansour receives amended constitution
Chairman of the committee Amr Moussa expresses his confidence that the constitution will pass in a public referendum
World Bank poorly prepared for conflict countries: study
The bank has “paid insufficient attention to conflict-related violence against women and economic empowerment of women in low-income fragile and conflict-affected states.”
Fahmy goes on his first Asian tour
Fahmy to visit India on Wednesday, before visiting Conakry
In Pictures: Ahmed Fouad Negm’s funeral
On 3 December, a group of friends and family bid their final farewells to Egyptian poet Ahmed Fouad Negm. The funeral procession began after prayers at Al-Hussein Mosque and ended with the burial of the body at Negm’s family cemetery in the neighbourhood of Al Sayeda Aisha. Photos by Mohamed Omar