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Zawya discusses impact of Turkish soap operas on Arab women
The film links parts of the former Ottoman country in an attempt to shed light on the deep relationship of love between women and Turkish soap operas

Al-Zind sworn in as new Justice Minister
Shocking to many, says political analyst Hassan Nafaâa

NGOs receive financial awards from Cairo Half Marathonâs profits
Winning EFP 50,000 would allow the NGO to renovate over 4,000 crumbling and unstable houses, as well as raise the awareness of the danger comes from using the âWabourâ in poor villages.

Elite is not ready to sacrifice for the public benefitâs good
By Sherine Sobhy Holding his cigarette, lost in thought, Bahaa Taher looks more like Don Quixote, whose patience and hope help him cure his own melancholy over the country. Despite his age, his vivid soul is still shinning. âI live life with an old manâs heart,â as he says. However, you quickly realise this is …
Abu Trika files lawsuit against decision to confiscate his assets
Government committee responsible for confiscation of Muslim Brotherhood properties issued a decision to freeze the playerâs bank account
Global Islamic Funds expected to grow to $77bn by 2019
84% of total Islamic AUM held in eight countries, Saudi Arabia and Malaysia account for 69% of total AUM, says a Thomson Reuters report

243% increase in World Bank support to Egypt
The World Bank is financing Egypt with five loans for developmental and services projects this year.

Egypt Post studies implementing workersâ innovative ideas
“Invest Your Ideas” aims at improving authorityâs services, says official

Vidmy plans to attract 5,000 Arab clients by year-end
Revenues for customers are through video advertisements on their pages, says CEO

$500m to launch 750 MW capacity Banha power station
Station operates through combined cycle system, allowing production of one-third of energy without using extra fuel

300% growth in Travelstart Egypt sales in 2014: Regional manager
Website visitors increase to 1.2 million during 2014 results in revenue growth

Moodyâs upgrades CR assessments for 5 Egyptian banks
On 15 May, Standard and Poorâs revised its outlook on Egypt, raising it from stable to positive

EGX plans lowering listing fees
EGX chairman says it is to maintain capital marketâs competitiveness

Final draft of Suez Canal investment law grants broad powers to SCA: Investment ministry
The Ministry of Transitional Justice is revising the draft to be sent to Al-Sisi for approval, expected to take place soon, says Salman

Cabinet poll claims 67% of Egyptians believe country is heading in right direction
Despite deteriorating security situation, the poll claims to find supportive public opinion
âAnsar Beit Al-Maqdisâ trial postponed to 11 June
The case involves 213 defendants charged with targeting police officers, security facilities and the attempted of murder of former interior minister

Egypt executions show ‘profound disregard for human rights’: ICJ
Days after executions, Egyptian courts postpone examination of lawsuit that demanded halt of capital punishment

6th April plans June protest action
“Things continue to go from bad to worse,” spokesperson says

Security forces âusing sexual violence to crush, torture and humiliateâ: FIDH
State-affiliated NCHR official confirms governmentâs âcampaign of wide scale repressionâ

Editor-in-chief investigated for publishing âfalse newsâ
Press Syndicate condemns move, demands prosecution to abide by law

Journalistsâ call for action on 10 June determined ‘not to fail’
Organisation and mobilisation for strike to achieve demands from their institutions

Student deaths on campus reach 20 since 2013
Anas El-Mahdy is second student this academic year to die from violence on campus

Capital punishment and the question of fair trials
Growing need for social dialogue in Egyptian society over capital punishment, says anthropology professor Reem Saad

Swedish team accidently discovers temple remains at quarry near Aswan
Minister of Antiquities Mamdouh Al-Damaty said the discovery is âhighly importantâ, because it means the area had sanctity and religious rituals were practised there, highlighting its other uses aside from being simply a sandstone quarry.

Alkutub: A literary channel towards interdependent community
Exactly one year ago, entrepreneur Mohamed Neamatalla shared one exceptional post online, asking all social media user to join his initiative. Neamatalla wanted to reach out and care for the marginalised visually impaired.

Oil price will break $70 barrier next winter: Expert
Reduction of subsidies bill for FY 2014/2015 to EGP 60bn, says petroleum expert

6 things that Egypt can do to boost tourism
By Thomas Doherty President Al-Sisi has repeatedly emphasised the importance of the tourism sector. The head of the Egyptian Tourist Authority Samy Mahmoud said he wants to target the Asian and Russian markets, and the former head of the Federation of Tourism Chambers Elhamy Elzayat has called for more investment in tourist infrastructure. Tourism will …

Total to open two petrol stations this month, aims for 10 stations in 2015
âWe provided our stations with the special machines for distributing fuel by smart cards,â says PR Manager

EIM raises Kia price by EGP 6,000 in April/May
Delivery time for Renault Stepway is seven months

Ford to launches 2 new cars in next few months
âOur decision depends on the countryâs vision for the automotive industry,â says Sivagnanam