Latest in Tag: DNE Highlight
Latest in Tag: DNE
Morsy addresses nation after passing new constitution
Egyptian president thanks citizens, police and judiciary for completing referendum
The world visits Gaza
Increased opening at the Rafa crossing continues to make Egypt most of the world’s access point to Gaza
EU urges post-constitution dialogue
Leading Egyptian camps both agree with EU suggestion, disagree on way forward
Newly empowered Shura Council convenes
Shura Council swears in its 90 new members, President Morsy to address assembly on Saturday
Egypt’s churches object to new constitution
Egypt’s three churches detail objections to various constitutional articles
Syria military police chief defects to opposition
The high-level defection, while not a strategically significant development in the 21-month-old conflict, will be a blow to morale for Assad’s forces, which are hitting back at a string of rebel advances across the country
Rebel Economy Wrap
Why Morsy is Behind Egypt’s Dollarisation Crisis
Universal justice in an uncertain world
Judge Song talks about the role of the ICC in the Middle East and responds to criticisms about the effectiveness of the court’s work in an interview with Daily News Egypt
National dialogue headed by former vice president
Fifth national dialogue session discusses parliamentary elections law and constitutional amendments, marked with absence of opposition groups
Minister of communication resigns
Hany Mahmoud’s short term as head of communication marked by frustration
Miss Arab world: finding the “perfect” girl amidst referendum mess
The ceremony was attended by such patrons of Egyptian beauty as Fifi Abdu, Esam Karika and a strange sea creature whom we later identified as actress Ghada Ibrahim
Bite Me Cairo: Grind House
Omar and Mohamed want to introduce the burger culture to Egypt. They have a plan. It is called Mince
Bites Fil Beit: Turkey breast with vegetables
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!
Six Days with Cab Drivers in Cairo
Understanding the grey between black and white
On turning 30
So I am turning the big “three-oh” in a couple of days. I have been itching to reach this age since I was 17 and just starting college. For me, it was the magical number, the age of finally knowing who I am. I was never keen on being a teenager. Childhood was a wonderful …
What will Egypt’s relationship with the world be like under the rule of the Muslim Brotherhood?
Before jumping to abstract conclusions about what Egypt’s foreign policy will be like under the rule of the Muslim Brotherhood, we must first review what has already happened under their watch. It is especially important to follow the actions of one Assaam Hadad, aid to the president and close confident of Khairat Shater, who has …
Egypt passes new constitution
Controversial constitution approved, despite reports of voting violations
Al-Oqda to liquidate banking sector’s development and modernisation fund
The total number of money paid in salaries for public bank employees rose from EGP 1.5bn in 2003 to EGP 4.7bn in 2010
Review: Columnists debate Muslim Brotherhood and opposition
After the constitution referendum has ended its two phases, columnists are debating the situation of the Muslim Brotherhood in 2005 and now in 2012. Some writers are calling upon the opposition groups to unite up in serious political parties. The Muslim Brotherhood between 2005 and 2012 Mohamed Abul Ghar Al-Masry Al-Youm newspaper Abul Ghar …
6 April calls for nationwide protests on 25 January, 2013
The youth movement called for protests to bring down the constitution, which they deemed not representative of the revolution
Women cut their hair in protest of new constitution
Small group of women claim constitution represses their rights
Companies compete for rights to construct canal east of Port Said
Suez Canal Container Company seems closest to winning deal
Eleven sentenced for role in November clashes
Qasr Al-Nil Misdemeanor Court sentences 11 defendants to three years in prison for role in Simon Bolivar clashes
Administrative court refers referendum cases to commissioners
50 lawyers filed cases calling for the cancellation of referendum result
New libel charges against controversial Salafi preacher
Former presidential advisor Amr El-Leithy accuses Abdallah Badr of libel
Gulf states lash out at Iran, urge rapid Syria transition
By Assaad Abboud      Manama (AFP) – The six Gulf states sharpened their tone against their Shi’a neighbour Iran on Tuesday, demanding an immediate halt to its “interference” in their internal affairs while urging a rapid political transition in its ally Syria. Concluding a two-day summit in Manama, the Gulf Cooperation Council …
Salafi preacher rebuts controversial statements
Borhami denies insulting Al-Azhar
Al-Saeed: Government stands to reap EGP 20bn from tax reforms
Delays in the reform programme could lead lower wages and potential layoffs
Rebel Economy Wrap
Syria’s Poundemonium
Suicide underscores grim conditions at Guantanamo
Other Guantanamo detainees have reported finding “scissors and sharp objects in their cells”