Latest in Tag: DNE Highlight
Latest in Tag: DNE
Anti-Coup Alliance announces marches for Mohamed Mahmoud anniversary
Brotherhood says 2011 clashes were part of plan to divide revolutionaries
In Pictures: Funeral of gunned down police officer
Lieutenant Colonel Mohamed Mabrouk Abu Khatab, a senior-ranking Homeland Security officer, was shot dead on Sunday evening in Nasr City near his home. The officer was shot by unknown gunmen near his house on Nagaty Serag Street while heading to his office around 10.30 pm according to the statement issued by the Ministry of Interior. …
Homeland Security officer gunned down in Nasr City
A high-ranking security official was shot seven times in front of his house on Sunday
26 dead and 28 injured in Dahshour train crash
Train driver, co-driver, crossing guard and crossing maintenance worker arrested
Tawseela: comfortable transportation with a twist
A new transportation method offers a more hopeful perspective and a comfortable ride
Dokan Dapicture offers funky home accessories
Dokan Dapicture offers their own designs for many home items as well as furniture
Egypt’s future
By Ronald Meinardus An apt definition of politics is the discussion and implementation of decisions related to the future of society. The political decision making process is influenced by myriad factors, conflicting interests and inconsistent perspectives thereby frequently impeding clear strategic choices. Predicting the political and economic future is the realm of analysts. As these …
Is the worst over for Egypt’s economy?
By Farah Halime Could Egypt’s economy be on the road to recovery? Some indicators suggest this might be the case. According to Reuters: Egyptian business activity shrank for the 13th month in a row in October but at a much slower rate, suggesting the economy may be improving after months of renewed political turmoil. The seasonally …
Obama knows best
By Tony Badran, Now. America’s allies are troubled. At the negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme that took place in Geneva last week, the US administration came close to giving the Iranians significant sanctions relief while allowing them to continue uranium enrichment and construction on the plutonium reactor – thereby preserving Iran’s short-cut to a nuclear …
Minister of Manpower criticised for media censorship recommendation
Media outlets are called on to censor job opportunities abroad until approved by ministry
Nada Shousha, IFC director for Egypt, Libya, and Yemen: IFC’s investments in Egypt reach US$1 billion
The International Finance Corporation is willing to finance public-private-partnerships centred on infrastructure, says regional director
African Development Bank unintimidated by turmoil in Egypt
The country was suffering from a breakdown in the security sector which discouraged foreign investors from doing business in the Egyptian market, in spite of the large investment opportunities.
Ethiopians back from Saudi recall beatings, robbery, jail
According to Ethiopian officials, three of their nationals were killed this month in clashes with Saudi police as the clampdown — set in motion after a seven-month amnesty period expired — got under way.
More arrests over Greek migrant boat tragedy: coastguard
The Ionian Sea tragedy involved 27 migrants, whose nationalities are still unknown.
Syria air force bombards town near Lebanon: Monitor
The Britain-based group said opposition fighters in the town were determined to resist despite the pressure.
Ultras White Knights member detention renewed for 15 days
UWK members siege Imbaba courthouse for member AbdelRahman Ammar’s trial
‘Trial of the century’ resumes
Witness statements for charges directed at Mubarak, former interior minister and six of his aides, heard
Constitution to ensure decentralisation in governorate systems
The assembly did not allocate a quota for minorities in the parliament
France ‘will not tolerate’ nuclear proliferation: Hollande
Israel and Western powers suspect Iran’s uranium enrichment programme is part of a covert drive to acquire a nuclear weapons capability, an allegation Tehran vehemently denies.
Pakistan to try ex-military ruler Musharraf for treason: Minister
The government would also announce a special prosecutor on Monday.
Gulf airlines splash out over $100bn as Boeing launches new jet
Dubai-based Emirates led the buying spree on Sunday with an order for 150 of Boeing’s new 777 mini-jumbo, in a deal worth $76bn at list prices.
Dubai says Expo 2020 would boost turmoil-hit region
Dubai hopes to attract some 25 million visitors and create nearly a quarter of a million jobs if it wins the bid.
Fishere sets initiative for national reconciliation
The Political Science professor suggests an announcement to step down and public apology to be issued by Morsi
Egypt is intent on tightening siege on Gaza: Hamas
Rafah border crossing, which connects the Gaza Strip to the outside world has been shut for 10 days
Egypt to emphasise development cooperation at Africa-Arab Summit
Interim President heads delegation to Kuwait for high-level summit titled “Partners in Investment and Development”
Libya’s Tripoli on strike after deadly clashes
Demonstrators protesting against the militias on Friday were fired upon from a base belonging to battle-hardened fighters from the western city of Misrata, who killed several protesters before rival militias swept in, with gunfire and explosions echoing across the city.
MOI braces for Mohamed Mahmoud anniversary
The Ministry of Interior says it will respect right to protest, but warns of potential infiltration of violent elements
Street children: Gender matters
Street children are mostly discussed as if they were a homogeneous group, as if they had no age or gender, although it is evident that the experiences of a 5-year old boy in the street strongly differ from those of a teenage girl. Street children are not ageless, and they are not genderless. They have different backgrounds and experiences, different problems and certainly, different needs. The difference in treatment between genders is a good place to start.
AUC’s Greek campus to be transformed Into Egypt’s first technology park
Greek Campus in Downtown to be transformed into Egypt’s first technology park
The saga of Mohamed Mahmoud
Throughout the mid 1990s, Mohamed Mahmoud was a street that carried so many good memories for me and perhaps other students of the American University in Cairo who would cross this street several times per day trotting from one campus to the other, stopping by El Kady to get the occasional chocolate bar or odd …