Latest in Tag: DNE Highlight
Latest in Tag: DNE
Tuesday 10 September 2013, issue 2273
Underground culture in Balcon Lounge
The unconventional cultural space hosts a variety of events
Modern Arabic design comes to London
An exhibition in London portrays the feel and art of modern Middle East
The First Nubian Radio Station
A youth group launched a specialized radio station to help spread Nubian culture
Prince Claus Fund Award goes to Ahmed Fouad Negm
Egyptian poet, Ahmed Fouad Negm is given the Principal Prince Claus Award for fighting for the people through art
Stop the battle cries, people need hope
The gas bill collector cried at my door. He is not a young man but an Egyptian man in his mid-forties, who is a husband and a father. Culturally, men are not supposed to cry, but nevertheless, he did. He fought the tears in his eyes and the lump in his throat and lost. He …
Making the most of Gulf aid to Egypt
By Farah Halime, Rebel Economy We may not like it, but Egypt desperately needs Gulf money. So why not change the way the Gulf lends money to Egypt to make it count. It won’t be just about wasting away cash to address a symptom without resolving the underlying problem. Indeed, without Gulf aid, the government would have …
In Syria, the punishment must fit the crime
By Ammar Abdulhamid, Now News If the purpose of the looming US-intervention in Syria is to restore America’s credibility, and more specifically President Obama’s, which has suffered measurably on the international scene as a result of his foot-dragging over the last two and a half years, then a limited intervention will prove insufficient and will …
Oil prices retreat from Syria-fuelled highs
New York’s main contract, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for October, fell 63 cents at $109.90 a barrel.
European stocks slide on fears over Syria, Fed tapering
The European single currency climbed to $1.3211 from $1.3180 late on Friday.
Volunteer youth group to be created to monitor government projects
According to a press release put forth by the Ministry of Planning on Monday, El-Araby suggested that Tamarod youth members host a series of meetings with all of the country’s governors and ministers in order to propose new ideas for projects.
In response to Nile University’s accusations
Zewail city issue a statement on their current legal stance
Egyptian observer speaks at the Human Rights Council
High Commissioner for Human Rights expresses her concern over situation in Egypt
Egyptian diplomacy working on resuming regional role: FM
Foreign Ministry spokesman outlines Egypt’s plans concerning issues with neighbouring countries
Egypt slides in World Bank competitiveness rankings
Egypt drops by 11 positions to reach 118th place in this year’s Global Competitiveness Index (GCI)
Local unrest delays British Gas production
2014 production goals delayed, but 2015 schedule still on track
Students briefly detained in Alexandria
Security forces dispersed a student protest outside Alexandria University on Sunday
Military-led operations in Sinai continue
One killed, 11 injured and 10 arrested as campaign against Sinai militants continues for second day in a row
Fahmy to travel to Russia
Russian and Egyptian foreign ministers to hold discussion in Russia later this month
MOI doubts jihadist group’s assassination claim
Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis announces that worst has “yet to come”
Haddad: No alternative to “full constitutional legitimacy”
Brotherhood spokesperson Gehad El-Haddad and Freedom and Justice Party Vice Chairman Essam El-Erian both expressed rejection of the coup in statements
Military verdicts for civilians condemned
Independent human rights groups decry verdicts; NCHW calls on Constituent Assembly to ban military trials for civilians
Fahmy assures Fabius and Kerry of Egypt’s progress
Foreign minister assures French and US counterparts on situation in Egypt and discusses regional issues
Monday 09 September 2013, issue 2272
Fotosoora: Reviving printed images
A new local business gives you the ability to print your images from the comforts of home
CIRQY collects freshly-made design in one place
The website not only features a variety of products made by new, local designers, it is also a smartly designed networking tool
Introducing Gamification to Egyptian entrepreneurs
The course teaches businesses to use gaming strategies and practices in digital advertising and business development.
Revolutionised dress codes
In the new Egypt casual wear becomes the new chic
Manufacturing Fear
There was a taste lost between bitterness, anger and shock last Thursday when the news about the attempt to assassinate the Minister of Interior was out. I don’t know how many of you lived in Egypt in the early 90s, but there was a time that I most clearly remember where such acts of terror …
A big question mark on the Islamic finance industry
By Muhammad Zubair Mughal Apparently, it is a matter of pleasure that global volume of Islamic finance industry has crossed $1.3tn approximately, which is, definitely, providing the best and compatible sources of finance with interest free modes. According to a careful estimate, there are more than 2000 Islamic Financial Institutions offering Islamic Banking, Islamic Insurance …