Latest in Tag: DNE Highlight
Latest in Tag: DNE
The dead of the Salem Express
Out of all the dive sites in the Red Sea, the Salem Express wreck is known among divers as the most depressing. In 1991, the passenger ferry carrying pilgrims back from Saudi Arabia sunk 18 metres under the turbulent waters of Safaga’s sea, killing all most of its passengers Resting on its side, the twisted …
After Arab Spring, Islamists test religion in economics
By Farah Halime With the rise of political Islam across North Africa in the wake of the Arab Spring uprisings of 2011, Islamic finance is being touted as the solution to decades of unemployment and economic inequality. âWeâve tried socialism, weâve tried capitalism, now weâre trying Islam,â cried supporters of Mohamed Morsi, when he was …
Sunday 07 April 2013, issue 2169
Mekki: Morsi could call for early presidential elections
Minister of justice says calling for early elections should only be done after state institutions are rebuilt
Belly Dance in Egypt
Belly dancing is one of the most fascinating styles of dance in Egypt. Cairo is known as the global capital of belly dancing. Following the increasing appearance of foreign belly dancers in Egyptâs nightclubs and casinos, the Daily News Egypt looks at the belly dancing industry in Egypt and learns about the different techniques and styles of belly dancing. Considering the Muslim Brotherhoodâs influence in Egyptian politics, some are concerned that belly dancing might become more restricted in Egypt. Belly dancers, though, have faith that their profession will continue to grow.
Anatomia Publica disturbs and impresses
Contemporary dance production Anatomia Publica gives a whole new idea to the repetitiveness of life and the tension of an unusual situation.
Clashes mar 6 April anniversary
The remaining demonstrators set fire to several dumpsters to protect against the tear gas
Demonstrations in several governorates in support of Al-Azhar
Sufi groups, political parties, and revolutionary groups demonstrated in Cairo, Luxor Mansoura and Qena
Contemporary art festival begins in Cairo
D-CAF opens today at Falaki Theatre
The drama of Ancient Egyptâs 19th dynasty
Lecture explores the drama of Ancient Egyptâs New Kingdom and the convoluted schemes for the throne
How the prosecution has helped Bassem Youssef
By Nick Gjorvad It is rare to hear someone say that a court summons could be viewed in a positive light. However, Bassem Youssefâs recent interrogation by Egyptâs Prosecutor Generalâs Office may bring with it some benefits for his cause. Youssefâs satirical television show has criticised several political figures for quite some time, especially Islamists …
Editorâs letter: The real countdown to the brotherhoodâs fall
A countdown to the fall of the Muslim Brotherhoodâs rule started over two years ago, when they first turned against the revolution by siding with the military in manipulating the people for a yes vote in the March 2011 referendum for the constitutional declaration. It was accelerated when they openly turned against the revolutionary youth …
Review: Columnists discuss Iranian tourists in Egypt, condemn Morsiâs big mistakes
Writers in several newspapers hve focused their commentaries on the recent group of Iranian tourists who visited the Upper Egyptian city of Luxor. A few writers criticised the negative reactions of the Salafis in Egypt, who fear potential Iranian influence on the country. In another note, some commentaries have explored Egyptiansâ hatred towards Morsi arguing …
Bites Fil Beit: Freek bel Dany â Lamb with Green Wheat
We love food. We love the real, down to earth, tried-and-tested, handed-down-through-the-generations, local Egyptian food. Here is your chance to learn how to make these local delicacies in your own home. And just so you know what to ask for, we have added how to say the ingredients in Arabic. No more excuses, off to the souq!
Bite Me Cairo: The Medley
David Blanks discusses The outstanding meal
Spring exhibition in Orman Park
The annual Spring Flowers exhibition in Orman Park will begin 30 March and last until the end of April.
Jâaccuse
Was the issuing of an arrest warrant for Bassem Youssef meant to be an April Foolsâ joke? If so, the joke ended up not being on the political satirist, but on the Egyptian authorities. Bassem Youssefâs case rests on three points: that he insulted the Egyptian president, insulted Islam, and spread false news that was …
Egypt lifts cooking gas prices, why itâs trivial
By Farah Halime How fitting that on April Foolâs Day, the Egyptian government attempts to deceive us all by claiming that its plans to raise the price of state-subsidised cooking gas for the first time in two decades will actually make any difference to the countryâs energy subsidy spending. In fact, it wonât, and it is unlikely …
El-Araby: Foreign investment in the Arab world drops 37.4%
Main contributing factor to rising unemployment was the inability of governments to attract foreign, Arab and local investment
Intesa Sanpaolo group achieves âŹ1.6bn net profits in 2012
CEO: Groupâs strategy focuses on strengthening liquidity and funding capacity
The delights of Khamaseen
In Egypt, spring brings more than flowers and bees, it brings the delightful winds of Khamaseen.
Contemporary art set to take over Downtown
The second edition of the Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival (D-CAF) starts on Thursday 4 April. For 24 days Downtown Cairo will be filled with performances, screenings, workshops, exhibitions and more. We spoke to Ahmed El Attar, the artistic director of D-CAF.
Strange DaysâŠ
Think tankers and policy researchers working on Egypt in the States do not know what to make of all of this
Reactionary not progressive: Egyptâs economic policy
By Farah Halime In a desperate move to save power, Egyptâs international airport will close most of its runways for four hours each day from early June, Reuters has reported. The airport is the latest casualty of Egyptâs struggle to pay for fuel imports. As if to soften the blow, Reuters quoted the civil aviation minister Wael al-Maadawi …
Albania signs agreements with Egypt
Albanian foreign minister Edmond Panariti met with high-level government officials to discuss Kosovo, bilateral cooperation and enhancing trade
Thales Group wins Cairo-Alexandria railway upgrade
French company granted rights to install electric signals at an estimated cost of $270m
âDaydreaming is never randomâ: Tony Buzan
Tony Buzan, also known as Mr Brain the inventor of mind maps, is in town to participate in a two-day workshop called âWinning through creativity and innovation: support a creative spring in your organisation.
Foolsâ Culture: Khawagat in Egypt
New documentary hopes to discover the truth about foreigners in Egypt
Foolsâ Culture: No Kidding takes art to the next level
Impressive art exhibition opens in new gallery and brings reporter to tears
HarassMap issues its annual report
A poignant short story, part of the event, describes the reality of many women in Egypt