Latest in Tag: DNE Highlight
Latest in Tag: DNE
On the parliamentary elections
There is a huge amount of confusion regarding the lists and candidates, aided by the lack of clarity in the positions of the parties involved.
World Bank Egypt director: ‘WB contributed $5 billion to MENA in 2012’
The strategy of the World Bank in the region consists of strengthening governance, creating jobs especially for women and youth, accelerating sustainable growth and ensuring economic and social inclusion.
Egyptian postal service invests EGP 300m in Maadi Tech Park
Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Atef Helmi, stated that the initial stage of establishing the park was nearing its end as three new technologically equipped buildings constructed on 17,000 metres of land are expected to be leased and occupied by February 2014.
National bank president resigns
Amer resigns as president of the national bank just days after Al-Okda resigns from his post at the central bank
Al-Araby receives head of EU Council
Arab League secretary general and top European politician discuss Palestine, Syria and Mali
Asset Recovery Taskforce addresses repatriation of foreign funds
Taskforce says process will be lengthy, recovered funds will not ‘save economy’
Iran denies Al-Quds leader visits Egypt
An article recently published by UK paper The Times alleged Iran and Egypt held secret talks, Iranian official denies the report
Symbolic protest outside Shura Council
The National Front for Egypt’s Women holds protest outside Shura Council objecting to draft election law
Egyptian media to boycott coverage of Arab Economic Summit
Egyptian media will boycott coverage of summit in Riyadh after claiming only editors were invited to summit
Arab ministers condemn Israel for damaging Palestinian economy
Arab Ministers accuse Israel of withholding money owed to State of Palestine and causing an economic crisis
Tunisia marks its Arab Spring revolution amid tensions
President Moncef Marzouki, Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali and parliamentary speaker Mustapha Ben Jaafar saluted the national flag at an early-morning ceremony in Tunis to mark the occasion.
Shebab say second French soldier dies after failed Somalia raid
The Shebab have displayed the body of an alleged French commander in photographs. One depicts him dressed in a black button-up shirt and khaki trousers, lying face up on an orange surface next to presumably his combat gear. A small crucifix was seen around his neck.
Hamas to ship construction materials through Egypt
Gaza’s ruling party to sign protocol to send construction materials to Gaza through Egypt
Egyptian cluster bombs allegedly used in Syria
HRW publishes report saying cluster munitions produced in Egypt have been used on Syrian rebels by Assad’s forces
Egypt taking a special interest in Palestinian prisoners
Ministry of Foreign Affairs paying close attention to Palestinian prisoners in Israel
EIPR: Mubarak retrial must not repeat past mistakes
A lengthy report published by the EIPR makes several suggestions regarding the retrial of Hosni Mubarak and his accomplices
Al-Dostour’s internal rift mended
Protesting members were promised party leader Mohamed ElBaradei would meet them to discuss their demands
Protest to protect Egypt’s judges
Political groups and parties plan to hold overnight protest outside Supreme Constitutional Court
Switzerland delays repatriating smuggled funds
The Federal Criminal Court of Switzerland denied representatives from the Egyptian government access to the file on the case against former regime members, saying that the “institutional situation of the country” was a significant factor in the ruling.
Canopic jars found in Luxor
Canopic jars were used during the mummification process in ancient Egypt and held the preserved viscera of the deceased.
Hamas to ship construction materials through Egypt
Gaza’s ruling party to sign protocol to send construction materials to Gaza through Egypt
New in the movies
Check out what’s new on the big screen and DNE’s reviews
Crowd-sourcing and creativity meet in short film
The current campaign is trying to raise funds to be able to give the film professional sound and image quality and the filmmakers have presented an itemised list of what is needed and how much it will cost, coming to a total of $15,000.
Mali jihadists seize town north of Bamako
Islamists occupy the northern Malian town of Diabali
Dark daze
Egypt is alongside Fiji, Jamaica and Tonga, heading towards the dunces in Burkina Faso and Somalia.
The president’s promises and night-time speeches
O president, just because you have forgotten your promises, doesn’t mean that we ever will.
Ahwaz: Iranian racial oppression opposed in Egypt
Iranian regime continues its severe discrimination against people of Ahwaz, preventing them from employment and from benefiting from the local natural resources
Review: Columnists discuss El-Oriefy’s speech, criticise Al-Haddad
Opinion pieces explore an assortment of domestic issues. Some columnists continued to discuss the impact of the Friday speech given by the Saudi sheikh Mohamed El-Oriefy, others ask who is Essam Al-Haddad and why is he exceptionally close to President Morsy?
Qorsaya verdict postponed
The military court was meant to announce a verdict on the Qorsaya island case today but adjourned it to 28 January
Minister of Antiquities Mohamed Ibrahim calls on the armed forces to keep citizens away from Dahshur archaeological sites
Minister of Antiquities Mohamed Ibrahim calls on the armed forces to keep citizens away from Dahshur archaeological sites