Latest in Tag: DNE Highlight
Latest in Tag: DNE
Wizards or woozies
By Philip Whitfield One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors – Plato. For what it’s worth, the election degenerates into a scrap between bigots and zealots. Tactical withdrawal? Tacit defeat? Haughty hogwash? Take your pick. Either way the self-styled democratic opposition has …
Review: Morsi’s son and bearded policemen explored in columns
Commentaries in several newspapers have analysed Islamist policemen’s demands that they should be allowed to grow beards. Despite arguing that it is part of their basic human rights, many writers believe that the move might contribute to potential sectarian strives.On another note, some commentators have discussed Morsi’s son’s offensive attitude to a security guard at …
Rising anger in Mansoura
Thousands take to the street as offices of political groups were attacked, many injured
Running for a better world at GUC
AYB aims at initiating sparks within the youth of the country to make change
The art of ceramics at Darb 1718
The 15-day workshop will teach the participants the essential basics of ceramics and pottery
The legitimacy of Morsi
Wikipedia defines political legitimacy as “the popular acceptance of an authority, usually a governing law or a regime”. The keyword here is “popular”. The voting system was concurred as a way to gauge public acceptance of a person or government. The tallying of ballots is used as a means to assess the will of the masses. …
Value of all trades on stock exchange for Egypt’s ten largest brokerage firms totals EGP 7.1bn for February
Pioneers Holding, Beltone Financial and the Financial Brokerage Group published their stock trading information online.
The end of the Muslim Brotherhood
I have no problem admitting how much the Muslim Brotherhood annoys me. There is absolutely nothing that I admire about this group. I hate their fascist intentions, I disrespect their manipulative politics, their constant lying appalls me and I am offended by how much they distort a peaceful religion like Islam. The mere presence of …
EFG Hermes, QInvest on verge of completing merger
The Qatari partner will hold a 60% stake in the new venture, to be named EFG Hermes Qatar, with EFG Hermes holding the rest
Review: Commentaries debate Parliamentary elections, dialogue sessions and electronic militias
After the national dialogue session came out with a list of recommendations on how to ensure transparent and free elections, several writers have criticised the talks arguing that a meeting as such should have better been held with the head of the Supreme Electoral Commission (SEC). Other writers explored the issue of the Muslim Brotherhood’s …
Press Syndicate president attacked by journalists
Journalists protesting the alleged assassination of colleague Al-Husseini Abu Deif attacked President of the Press Syndicate and Muslim Brotherhood member Mamdouh Al-Wali as he tried to enter the syndicate building
Kamel Amr in Friends of Syria meeting
The minister of foreign affairs told the meeting that Bashar Al-Assad’s regime ‘no longer has a place in the future of Syria’
ANHRI condemns discrimination against unveiled student
Twelve year-old Heba Mohamed was forbidden from having her picture taken with her karate class for not wearing the veil
Human rights groups condemn Morsi’s ‘authoritarian trends’
The NGO law is similar to the Association law which former president Mubarak attempted to pass just months prior to the revolution, they said
Human rights organisation blames police for mistreatment of children
Egyptian Foundation for Advancement of the Childhood Condition condemn police campaigns to round up and prosecute street children
EU envoy: NSF decision to boycott “damaging to political transition”
Bernardino Leon says both sides must review each other’s proposals in order to reach an agreement and find a political solution
Suspected Salafist killer of Tunisia politician identified
Alleged killer of Chokri Belaid is identified by his own father
Hotel Dining: Maharaja restaurant
Maharaja restaurant: authentically Indian
Morsi talks with Sinai leaders
President Mohamed Morsi hosts a delegation from Sinai to discuss concerns in the volatile region
Popular Current claim Brotherhood and CSF block medical supplies
Allegations of Brotherhood militia working with Central Security Forces to prevent medical aid from reaching injured protestors
Hotel Dining: Fresh and flavourful sushi at the Fairmont
Saki offers a relaxing experience and delicious sushi, something Heliopolis residents have been craving for some time
Hotel Dining: A dose of curry
Sherlock Holmes restaurant offers an Indian food promotion every Thursday
No Point Perspective Dance Company
The company encourages people to volunteer and accepts all sorts of dance enthusiasts
Statue of Egyptian author included in Writers’ Union Art Collection
Taha Hussein’s statue is one of sculptor Essam Darwish’s most important works
Exploring Egypt
The serenity found in Aswan’s Nubia cannot be described, only experienced
Editor’s letter: Chapeau to Al Nour Party
In Egypt’s post-Mubarak first parliament, which lasted for a few months in 2012, it was the first time for the Salafi Islamists (primarily Al Nour Party) to have such political representation. It was very messy though, as many Egyptians found it entertaining and liked to call it the “circus”. The parliament channel Soot Al Shaab …
A visionary without a vision
By Robert Mogielnicki On Saturday Mohamed ElBaradei, leader of the National Salvation Front (NSF), called for a boycott of the upcoming Parliamentary elections in Egypt. On Tuesday the boycott became party policy after a meeting of the NSF leadership While the NSF demands the formation of a national unity government and a committee to amend …
Anti-Morsi fervour grows despite shift in election dates
Egyptian president seems to be failing to stem the tide running against him
The custom-designed jewellery of Lily Joolz
Lily Joolz offers a creative collection of jewellery inspired mostly by Egyptian heritage
Bite Me Cairo: The Cutting Edge
David Blanks tells the story of Sarah Khanna