Latest in Tag: DNE Highlight
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Syrian photojournalist’s arrest condemned
ANHRI condemns “mistreatment” of Syrian refugees in Egypt
16 arrested on 6 October sentenced to prison
Deadly violence on 6 October left dozens dead
Israel commissions new ambassador to Egypt
Koren is a Middle East specialist and currently non-resident ambassador to South Sudan
NGOs call for the right to adequate housing
NGOs say millions of people currently live in over 1,000 informal settlements
NSF committed to submitting a ‘unified list’ for parliamentary elections
Tamarod spokesman confirms talks of electoral alliance with NSF
Rights group slams government’s extralegal practices in first 100 days
The Arab Network for Human Rights Information lists oppressive practices by post-30 June government
Netanyahu says Iran could produce 90% uranium ‘in weeks’
Iran’s nuclear enrichment programme is at the core of its dispute with world powers, who suspect it masks a drive for atomic weapons despite repeated denials by the Islamic republic.
Spate of attacks kills 47 in Iraq
One of the worst-hit neighbourhoods was Shaab in north Baghdad, where two car bombs exploded in a commercial area, killing five people and wounding at least 17.
Syria rebel groups brand Geneva talks ‘treason’
The joint declaration by the 19 Islamist groups fighting to topple President Bashar al-Assad cast further doubt on whether the long-delayed peace talks dubbed “Geneva 2” will actually go ahead.
Get floored by Gravity
Gravity is a film that invites you to contemplate upon your own existence even if it is not in zero gravity
Donia Samir Ghanem launches album exclusively on YouTube
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Jihadist group releases alleged video of attempt on interior minister’s life
Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis claims attempt was conducted by former military man
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Sherif Adel’s weekly look at Egypt’s events
General Sisi is no saviour for Egypt’s non-Islamists
By Nervana Mahmoud Quick glances at the events that lead to the 30 June protests and the subsequent army take-over on 3 July are enough for any observer to understand that Sisi’s success resulted mainly in his ability to garner a wide coalition against the Muslim Brotherhood. This support included a wide section of the …
Why Muslims should love secularism
Though secularism is widely misunderstood as anti-religious and iconoclastic, all it means is the neutrality of the state on religious affairs
A bad environment negatively affects children’s health
By Dr Cesar Chelala Millions of children die every year as a result of environment-related diseases. Their deaths could be prevented by using low-cost and sustainable tools and strategies for improving the environment. A World Health Organization (WHO) study showed that 13 million deaths worldwide could be prevented by improving the environment. In some countries, …
Prosecution renews Ultras Ahlawy members’ detention
Fifteen more days detention for 25 Ultras Ahlawy members arrested at Cairo airport earlier this month
Opposition to draft Protest Law mounts
Observations regarding draft law submitted to cabinet as protesters take to the streets in downtown Cairo
In Pictures: Demonstrators oppose draft Protest Law
Opponents march in Downtown Saturday evening
Will Islamic windows be prohibited at traditional banks?
The conference demanded that traditional banks establish independent Islamic banks as a legal entity instead of threatening the work of Islamic banking with traditional banks.
Half of Syria living in poverty: UN
“More than half the population now live in poverty, with 7.9 million people becoming poor since the beginning of the crisis, of whom 4.4 million now live in extreme poverty,” the report said.
Egypt’s Business Directory names the top five local banks
CIB tops the list as the largest bank in Egypt followed by NSGB, the fastest growing bank in the country
The United Bank Launches ATM Cash Transfer Service
This service is provided to bank clients and non-clients alike, at the 200 ATMs dispersed throughout the country, which operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Ministry of Electricity calls for international tenders for Egyptian-Saudi linkage project
The minister said that he expects to send the list of references to 10 international consulting firms and to receive their technical and financial proposals in order to select the most favourable one.
El-Beblawi discusses economic cooperation with Emirati counterpart
Al Maktoum has renewed his country’s support of Egypt in order to face current challenges
Church repairs will cost EGP 190m: Pope
Coptic Orthodox Church anticipates a return to stability for the country
Anti-Coup Alliance to protest on Tuesday
Pro-Morsi demonstrators announce plans to protest for the “independence of the judiciary” this week
Rafah border crossing shut again
The closure comes after the crossing was opened for Palestinian pilgrims to return from Saudi Arabia
Parties’ observations regarding draft Protest Law submitted to cabinet
Deputy Prime Minister says dialogue over draft law was conducted with 15 parties
Saudi women ‘drive-in’ falters amid threats
One of the videos uploaded to YouTube shows a woman cloaked in black and wearing dark sunglasses driving a car in an area of the Saudi capital, apparently without being stopped.