Latest in Tag: DNE Highlight
Latest in Tag: DNE
The Brotherhoodâs new strategy
By Nervana Mahmoud A month has passed since the forced ending of the pro-Morsi sit-ins in Cairo. The widespread security crackdown and the arrest of the Brotherhoodâs most senior cadres have had a huge impact by paralyzing the main skeleton of the group and limiting their ability to function. How has the Muslim Brotherhood coped with this? …
Sanctions have worked; time to act on Iran is now
By Dr CĂ©sar Chelala As Iran economyâs is reeling and Iranâs President Hassan Rouhani is showing every sign of interest in reaching an agreement with the West on its nuclear program, it seems high time to reach an agreement with Iran. Such an agreement would eliminate one of the most troubling hot spots in the Middle East and will serve as an example …
EIPR comments on new Swiss law to freeze, seize and recover smuggled assets
EIPR, as part of its work on issues related to the recovery of smuggled funds, obtained an Arabic translation of the new law, saying that it included discussion on all issues related to the freezing, seizure and recovery of assets deposited by foreign dictators.
European stock markets stable after Merkel win
Chancellor Merkel’s triumphant conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) won 41.5% of the vote.
Egyptian market rises stably
The stock market registered its highest gain in seven months
Deposit withdrawals, strict procedures to protect banking sector: Bank Employees Union
Business is proceeding as normal within banks, he said, adding that strict security measures had been taken at bank entrances and exits, in order to prevent acts of theft and robbery from taking place at various branches.
Finance ministry hopes to cut budget deficit to 10% after minimum income implementation
The new law will cost the Treasury upwards of EGP20bn.
EU’s Ashton fears for safety of Iran dissidents
The seven Iranian exiles, members of the People’s Mujahedeen Organisation of Iran (PMOI), disappeared during the 1 September violence in Camp Ashraf, Northeast of Baghdad, that left 52 people dead.
Iran takes control of Bushehr nuclear reactor
The Islamic republic’s atomic agency chief Ali Akbar Salehi confirmed on Sunday that Russia would hand over the 1,000-megawatt plant Monday.
Turkey peace process in limbo after Kurd pullout halted
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has, in turn, accused the PKK of breaking its promises, saying that barely 20% of its fighters had left Turkish soil for bases in Iraqi Kurdistan and most were women, children and the elderly.
Agricultural exports of Egypt rose 20% in 2012/2013âs fiscal year: Abdelnour
The minister emphasised the importance of hosting the event, saying that doing so inspired confidence in the Egyptian market in addition to providing hope to domestic investors who sought to obtain additional investment within the upcoming months.
No Military Trials calls upon Constituent Assembly to ban military trials for civilians
Group attends second listening session in assembly regarding military trials
State Litigation Authority fears constitutional amendments may lead to more corruption
Authority suggests that the assembly reconsiders changes made by the legal experts committee
We will remain in Constituent Assembly if there is national consensus: Al-Nour Party chairman
Makhioun says that the party will not nominate a candidate in the upcoming presidential elections
Fahmy discusses roadmap with Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry and Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Nabil Fahmy discuss developments in Egypt
Arrests continue on backdrop of sit-ins dispersal
Twenty-five arrested in Minya for violence; 7 arrested in Cairo for stalling traffic
Muslim Brotherhood’s Organisation activity banned
The urgent matters court bans any activity by the Muslim Brotherhood and assigns the state to take control of its headquarters, deeming The Brotherhood ‘tyrants’
Rowhani slams Iran sanctions as he heads to NY
The UN Security Council has imposed four rounds of sanctions on Iran for failing to heed six successive ultimatums to suspend uranium enrichment, which Western governments suspect conceals a covert drive for a weapons capability.
Saudi women call for new day of defiance against driving ban
“Many women are enthusiastic about learning to drive, or to teach other” women how to drive, she said, as many Saudi women have obtained abroad the driving licences they are denied in their homeland.
Governance, trade and cultural exchanges are the main priorities: new Swedish Ambassador to Egypt
Passionate about the history and culture of the Middle East since her childhood, a talented photographer who enjoys wandering in the old streets of Cairo, the new Ambassador of Sweden in Cairo, Charlotta Sparre, speaks about her mission in Egypt. It is a mission which is full of challenges, but also potentials for prosperous relations and cooperation between Sweden and Egypt. Read the interview.
Syria’s Assad says ‘terrorists’ obey foreign states: CCTV
The United States, Britain and France want a tough resolution that could include sanctions or the use of force if Syria fails to follow through, but Russia opposes such language.
Home accessories with an Egyptian twist
Joud Home Accessories combines Egyptian culture with modern designs everyday items
PieRide takes carpooling to the next level
The new company combines two services to enable you to manoeuvre your way through Cairoâs traffic
From January to June: Egyptâs âeliteâ question
By virtue of my studies, my work and my own individual perversions, I happen to be one of those who enjoy reading political theory. However, I do not intend to actually write about political or social theory. I simply wanted to point out to how in different political and social theories from different times, perspectives …
Rent boys
By Philip Whitfield Whoâd be in the presidentâs shoes? Adly schleps in the shadows. Morsi shuffles round prison in his. Mubarak hobbles in hospital pumps. Sadat died with his on. Nasser wore his out on socialismâs slippery slope. Whoâs got the courage to give the old ways a kicking? The economist Felix Inmonti says rent-funded …
Egypt left vulnerable after Qatari snub
By Farah Halime It was bound to happen sooner or later. Egypt has returned to Qatar the $2bn the Gulf state deposited in Egyptâs central bank after negotiations to convert the money into three-year bonds failed. Though this represents only a quarter of the total funds Qatar has lent or given to Egypt, the decision …
Merkel wins in Germany, ‘grand coalition’ likely: exit polls
Voters rewarded Merkel, often called the world’s most powerful woman, with another four years at the helm for steering them unscathed through the eurozone debt turmoil that engulfed its southern flank.
Fatah and Hamas divided over Rafah
The crossing has been repeatedly opened and shut since the ouster of Morsi
Cabinet denies deputising university security
Sohag and Banha universities decide they will not abide by decision despite cabinetâs claims denying its existence
Labour divided over multiple-unions, minimum income
ETUF decries multiple unions as a threat to national security