Latest in Tag: DNE Highlight
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Navy lies exposed by fishermen deaths
Fishermenâs families are taking legal action against the president and the military for mismanaging negligence
German development bank to fund more than 100 new schools in Upper Egypt
Ministry of Education building âmodern schoolsâ in Sohag and Assiut to be completed in 2016
Egypt hosts AmChamâs MENA Regional Annual Conference
American Chambers of Commerce across MENA discuss regional development opportunities with investors and international organisations
Nile University students respond to Zewail
Students hold a press conference and distribute documents they allege prove their claim to disputed land
Female under-representation in parliamentary elections criticised
As the draft electoral law is being discussed by the Shura Council, ESDP demands better female representation in parliamentary elections
New finance minister to review sukuk law
The sovereign sukuk law is intended to organise the financing of the government, state budget, national projects and public institutions. It was released by the government but opposed by Al-Azhar and Islamic parties.
Water ministry rejects new Nile agreement
Treaties ensure Egypt receives 55.5 of the 84bn cubic metres of water that flows through the Nile annually
Steel jumps to EGP 4,900 a tonne and cement drops to EGP 460
Importers call on the Ministry of Industry to cancel newly imposed anti-dumping duties
Russians march against anti-US adoption law
The latest anti-Kremlin march comes after President Vladimir Putin signed off on a measure that introduced a blanket ban on US adoptions in reprisal for Washington legislation targeting Russian officials who have allegedly committed rights abuses.
Alexandria policemen allegedly beat and sexually abused prisoner
Human rights organisations have filed a complaint against police leaders after two men held on remand were beaten and sexually assaulted
Israel evicts Palestinians from West Bank protest site
Israel recently moved forward with plans to build in the area, drawing international criticism for the move, which Palestinians say would effectively end the chances for the creation of a contiguous Palestinian state.
Ultras plan marches ahead of Port Said trial verdict
Almost a year after clashes that left over 70 football fans dead, Ultras plan marches to converge on Tahrir Square
EBDA discusses amending proposed tax reforms
Egyptian Business Development Association suggested that the government should repeal clauses calling for decreased exemptions for projects run by Egyptâs Social Fund for Development and other non-profit organisations
Ramez to serve as governor of CBE and will complete Al-Oqda’s tenure
Morsy agreed to accept the nomination of Hesham Ramez as the new governor of the CBE, beginning 3 February, to serve for the remainder of Al-Oqdaâs term, until 23 November 2015
170 Egyptians deported from Libya
Egyptians deported from Libya for not having correct documentation, report says Egyptian workers preferred by Libyan companies
Presidential Palace sit-in attacked
Interior ministry claims attackers seeking revenge, not politically motivated
Palestinian delegation in Cairo ahead of Arab League meeting
Minister of Foreign Affairs holding a number of meetings to discuss Palestinian situation before ministerial meeting at the Arab League
Aswan clashes leave three tourists injured
Al-Koubaneya residents clash with the police and attack two cruise-ships, in protest at prison sentences
Israel plans 170 new settler homes in Jordan Valley
The Israeli government has moved forward aggressively in recent weeks with settlement construction plans in east Jerusalem and the West Bank, prompting angry condemnation from the Palestinians, and international criticism.
Syria calls peace envoy’s mission ‘useless’
Brahimi, who last week criticised a three-step solution announced in a rare speech by Assad, “represents the Turkish, US and Gulf states’ position, and is not an objective mediator,” said Al-Watan.
Six arrested in new India bus gang-rape case
The attack is disturbingly similar to the December 16 gang-rape and murder of a 23-year-old student in Delhi, where five men are on trial in a case that has fuelled anger across India over the treatment of women.
Aboul Fotouh: Faults of the government do not require second revolution
Moderate Islamist leader Aboul Fotouh believes the opposition should attempt to take over through elections and denies allegations that his party sits on the fence
Italy condemns attack on Libya consul as ‘terrorism’
The incident comes four months after US Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans were killed in the city in an attack on the US mission there
French air strikes in Mali continue for third day
French air power helped the Malian army to retake the central town of Konna from the Islamists on Friday and President Francois Hollande said Saturday that the rebels had suffered heavy losses, estimated at 100 of their fighters.
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Mubarak to be retried
Ousted President Hosni Mubarak, his Interior Minister, and six aides to be retried
Stay in your lane!
Emshi Fe 7artak participants stand on the pavement and hold up large signs stating Emshi Fe 7artak!
Review: Columnists debate El-Oriefy speech, Islamist parties and 25 Jan anniversary
Op-ed pages have been busy exploring the recent Friday speech of the Saudi sheikh Mohamed Abdel Rahman El-Oriefy, in which he praised Egypt in Amr Ebn Al-Aas Mosque in old Cairo. More than one writer also discusses the growing number of Islamist political parties and their preparations for the upcoming parliamentary elections. On another note, …
25 January: Reflections part one
When I close my eyes and think about those two years, I see a bittersweet process of becoming.
Shahin: âThose who dodged military service are not fit to represent the nationâ
General Mamdouh Shahin restates military service requirement