Latest in Tag: DNE Highlight
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Egypt braces for Morsiâs trial
Ministry of Interior says it has a plan to âabort any scheme that aims to obstruct justiceâ
Egyptian crackdown on fuel smuggling to Gaza continues
Army says it destroyed several underground tanks containing over 300,000 litres of diesel
One Night for Humanity
Friday night a night dedicated to sending a message of unity unfolded in the scenic Citadel Azur Resort in Sahl Hasheesh on the Red Sea
Shafiq headquarters verdict postponed
Defendants shared court cage with Mubarak regime prime minister
UK restores 24 arms export licenses to Egypt
UK restores previously revoked licenses and increases support for Egyptian airport security
Abu Ismailâs trial resumes
The former Salafi leader is charged with libel against police officers
Protests continue in universities as police forces stand by campuses’ gates
Rival demonstrations in Al-Azhar University as Student Union declares “absolute rejection” to Cabinet’s decision; AFTE fears the unwise usage of Cabinet-given power to chairmen
Hassan Mustafa acquitted
Alexandrian political activist has faced three different trials in a year
Update: Egypt and US to begin strategic dialogue
US Secretary of State says relationship with Egypt should be defined by more than assistance
Syria war costs industry $2.2bn: Minister
More than 120,000 people have been killed in Syria’s war, and millions more forced to flee their homes.
Middle East funds still bullish on equities â survey
Dubai’s market, rebounding from the bursting of a real estate bubble in 2008-2010, is up 80% so far this year, while Kuwait is up 33% and Saudi Arabia has gained 18%.
OPEC oil output hits 2-year low in October
OPEC’s supply averages 29.90 million barrels per day, down from a revised 30.01 million bpd in September
IDB to launch $10bn Islamic bond program in Dubai
It would be the Jeddah-based IDB’s third sukuk program – it already issues Islamic bonds in London and Kuala Lumpur – and its first in a Middle Eastern country.
Twitter set to make a splash on Wall Street
The company will trade under the “TWTR” symbol on the New York Stock Exchange, breaking from the Nasdaq market used by a large number of tech companies.
Gulf banks in expansion push as recovery kicks in
A slowdown in regional banking activity, coupled with large restructurings of state-owned entities, stymied profits around the turn of the decade as banks set aside billions of dollars to meet loan losses and restrained their lending appetite.
1300 dead in Egypt since Morsiâs ouster: HRW
Organisation accuses security forces of unjustifiably using lethal force during 6 October clashes; Ministry of Interior denies
Al-Bernameg suspension draws widespread criticism
âWe have informed the board of directors and the president of the board of directors, stressing that we as part of the media are committed to working in a climate that enables us to exercise our role freely,â said the groupâs statement.
True West explores the human psyche
An AUC production of True West proves successful
Shafiq’s headquarters fire trial resumes on Sunday
Former Prosecutor General re-opened the case in May 2013 after Shafiq relinquished it in June 2012
Two Egyptian movies awarded at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival
The closing ceremony took place last week, with two Egyptian films awarded
Kerry arrives in Cairo for first post-Morsi visit
US Secretary of State is expected to hold meetings with interim president, foreigng minister and minister of defence during unannounced visit
The Italian Cultural Institute celebrates local poets
The Italian Cultural Institute celebrates poetry in a four-day festival that takes place all around Cairo
Barbatoze
Sherif Adelâs weekly look at Egyptâs events.
Contemporary Egyptian nonsense part 3: The debate that sealed their fate!
Our talk this week is about the 2012 Egyptian presidential debate, the first ever presidential debate in Egyptian history. It was held between presidential candidates Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh and Amr Moussa, broadcasted live on May 10, 2012 and moderated by famed TV personalities Yousri Fouda and Mona El Shazly. We take a quick stroll down memoryâs lane …
Israelâs mistreatment of Palestinian children continues
By Dr. Cesar Chelala A UNICEF report issued last March, âChildren in Israeli Military Detention,â was sharply critical of Israelâs treatment of detained Palestinian children and youths. According to that report, 700 Palestinian children aged 12-17, most of them boys, are arrested and harshly interrogated by the Israeli military, police and security agents every year in …
Is Egypt out to topple Hamas?
By Daniel Nisman On 11 November, the ninth anniversary Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat’s death, an internet-mobilised protest campaign called “Tamarod” will kick off in the Gaza Strip. The group is based on Egypt’s Tamarod movement, which enabled the ousting of President Morsi, and similarly aims to topple the coastal strip’s ruling Islamist Hamas party. Since seizing …
Morsi facing criminal charges, not political: Foreign Ministry
âIndependent âinvestigative judgeââ appointed with sole task of investigating charges against the former president
Rafah border reopened
Security forces arrest several in possession of large amounts of drugs, destroy diesel gas smuggling network in Sinai
Curfew to be lifted on 14 November
Minister says the curfew will be lifted with the state of emergency after being in place for three months
Back-to-back opposing demonstrations held in front of High Court
Pro-Morsi demonstration demands release of arrested comrades and cancellation of Morsi’s trial