Latest in Tag: DNE Highlight
Latest in Tag: DNE
Iraq funeral bomb kills 12 after deadly month
Officials have adopted an array of measures aimed at halting the attacks, focusing their efforts on resurgent Al-Qaeda front groups emboldened by the war raging in neighbouring Syria.
Libya municipal council polls kick off
The voting is seen as a test for the Libyan authorities who took over after veteran dictator Muammar Gaddafi was overthrown and killed in the armed revolt.
Shabana marks ten years in world top 10
Elsewhere in the December Rankings, Shabana’s compatriot Ramy Ashour maintained his place at World No.1, completing a 12-month spell at the top of the table.
Morsi aides being held in Tora Prison: MOI
Human Rights Watch had accused armed forces of “disappearing” former president’s aides to “undisclosed location without legal basis”
In Pictures: Protests in and around Cairo University as students start their strike
Police vehicle burnt by SAC in Al-Nahda Square amid complete absence of security forces
National Defence Council addresses domestic security
Council urges citizens to preserve state institutions; meeting closely follows issuance of Protest Law
Hagel and Ashton voice concern over arrest, government restrictions
US Secretary of Defence Chuck Hagel calls Al-Sisi and expresses concern over political turmoil, while Ashton says Protest Law won’t maintain security
Interior Ministry reveals alleged Brotherhood plan
The ministry claims the plan was set to be held over the course of the next three months
Music can change the world
Music has always been regarded as a catalyst for social change. In this report for Africa Renewal, Dana Da Silva writes that African music is evolving in a way that it is becoming entertainment-oriented and less of a tool to mobilise against society’s ills.
Movie Previews
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Protest season is upon us
Egypt braces itself as it witnesses another wave of protests
Barbatoze
Sherif Adel’s weekly look at Egypt’s events.
Fractured state
The military continues to descend into further violence, making new enemies and weakening the legitimacy of their allies along the way. How long can they weather the political storm?
The perils of American disengagement from the Middle East
By Peter Schwartzstein It must be remarkably gratifying -even amusing – for many Egyptians to watch the United States scrambling to get back in their interim government’s good graces. How tempting it must be to throw John Kerry’s increasingly flattering overtures back in his face and kick the US to the curb after its supposed …
Masters of war
By Dr Cesar Chelala In a move consistent with his past positions on international issues, Senator Robert Menendez, the Democratic Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, accused the White House of using “over the top” rhetoric and “fear mongering tactics” to try to stop new sanctions on Iran. These new sanctions were to …
Voting on draft constitution begins
Constitution to include 247 articles, 42 of which are new
Cairo University’s Student Union president withdraws from the Constituent Assembly
Cairo University and University of Alexandria suspend classes indefinitely
Downtown demo flaunts defiance of Protest Law
Protest also calls for the release of Shura council detainees
Insurance industry, big winner in Egypt’s unrest
Negotiations on investments are underway for insurance sector to fund national projects
The company is considering entering the lending market and financial intermediation
The restructuring of MIHC set up two companies: Misr Property Insurance and Misr Life
Government tops list of targeted sectors for cloud computing in coming period: TE Data
The government’s application of cloud computing requires further time and investments, Gadallah said.
Deputy Prime Minister criticises Protest Law
Retracting our mistake is not wrong: Bahaa El-Din
Fahmy embarks on one day trip to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia was the first overseas destination for Interim President Adly Mansour
Pro-Morsi protests spark violent clashes
106 arrested in Cairo, 77 arrested elsewhere
Cooperation with World Bank will support social justice: Minister of Finance
World Bank executive director says bank supports “interim government’s efforts to apply its economic and social development programme”
Police forces arrest alleged ‘terrorist’ for involvement in Mabrouk assassination
Five-hour-gunfight in Al-Rehab City took place before the arrest, Al-Warraq church shooting perpetrator also arrested
Iranian breakthrough and Obama foreign policy success
By Andrew Hammond A historic interim deal was reached on Sunday 24 November in Geneva which will see Iran’s nuclear programme curbed, at least temporarily, in exchange for limited, phased international sanctions relief. This sets the stage for the possibility of a comprehensive agreement in 2014. Pre-empting criticism from some countries including Israel and Saudi …
Graffiti club: Painting the town red
Graffiti might just become the new night spot to visit in Cairo
Beymen Café: Lounging about just got easier
Beymen Cafe is a great place to have a light snack and nice conversation
Zitouni an extravagant dining experience by the Nile
Zitouni offers great view and setting for special occasions
Bus Pooling
Bus Pooling offers a customisable service that fits with the Egyptian culture