Latest in Tag: DNE Highlight
Latest in Tag: DNE

Niger embassy ‘militant’ killed in action amid claims of ‘execution’
Since the 25 January Revolution, which came about due to criticise and challenge the practices of Egypt’s police, the state has been providing much effort to help restore the image of the important state pillar: the police. Propaganda videos of latest operations, arrests, and killings are featured almost daily on news broadcasts on state TV. …

26.3% of youth unemployed, 51.2% suffer poverty
Youth make up 52% of Egypt’s labour force, a CAPMAS report revealed

Egypt’s bureaucrats rise up
Government employees at state-controlled Customs and Tax Authorities demand Minister of Finance’s resignation

Court sentences 10 defendants in ‘Al-Zawahiri cell’ case to death
Final verdict to be issued on 27 September

Upper Egypt-Red Sea road to be implemented in 1year
Road to cost EGP 104m, the ministry of housing indicated

Al-Azhar condemns partial demolition of Sunni mosque in Tehran
Sunni institution called such acts “incitement”

Kareem Hamdy case postponed as police ‘unable’ to secure court
Ministry of Interior told court they are busy with “Suez Canal preparations”

Egypt implements first office in UAE to revitalise tourism
New office will cooperate with airlines flying into Egypt to create direct flights to Sharm El-Sheikh, Red Sea and North Coast
Petroleum Ministry to supply 1.2m residential units with natural gas this FY
Natural gas delivered to approximately 6.9m residential units from programme’s start until end of FY 2014/2015

EGP 500m to construct solar powered compound
MCR will run global tender to choose company that will be responsible for implementing 1 MW solar power plant

Witness in torture case beaten into unconsciousness in Rashid
Police officer who assaulted witness was accused in torture case, says lawyer

The parliament and the Egyptian elite
I have never officially belonged to any political current. I never held a membership card for any political party, or even an NGO. I was, and still am, proud of being a journalist standing at an equal distance from all currents; I admire the behaviour of some and reject the behaviour of others. I was, …

Al-Sisi and Mehleb discuss Nile boat accident and Italy visit
The Prime Minister briefed the President on the measures the government took in response to the accident

Suez Cell trial adjourned to 29 August
Defendants did not attend Saturday session

Ajnad Misr trial postponed to 17 October
The group claimed the Roxy square bombing last week

Mehleb receives report on latest GERD meeting in Sudan
Meeting on contractual issues of counselling offices was successful, says Irrigation Minister

Kimonos redefine trends in Egypt
According to the oldest rules of fashion worldwide, trends change every six months. However, the current decade has successfully created a much faster cycle, which is capable of introducing new trends every other week. Through this hectic and constant change, one trend managed to establish a true solid platform. The traditional Japanese garment, the Kimono, …

Croatian national kidnapped in Cairo
Efforts to find and arrest criminals involved in kidnapping, says police source

Detained Egyptian fishermen released from Sudan prison to return to Egypt
108 fishermen were arrested in April on their way to Eritrea

Fascism Incorporated: Our fault
When the blood of the other becomes a fathomable reality, fascism is born. I remember well standing among thousands in front of the UN, on 30 June 2013, as we screamed atop our lungs against one dictator, but little did we know we would help usher in a decidedly more bloodthirsty one. All it took …
Death toll of Nile boat sinking rises to 17, others still missing
Families of victims angry, while government issues EGP 20,000 compensation for each family
4 military personnel killed in Sinai explosion
Three others injured after planted bomb that targeted vehicle exploded: Military spokesperson
Foreign Minister visits Saudi Arabia for talks on regional issues
“There were no meetings with Hamas, we support Egypt’s stance towards them,” says Saudi FM
45 officials promoted in Ministry of Interior reshuffle
Minister Magdy Abdel Ghaffar promoted deputy ministers and security chiefs
16 dead in Nile cruise boat collision with barge
Rescue operation still ongoing in river: Ministry of Health

Egypt reiterates importance of studying GERD plan
Water ministers of Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan meet in Khartoum
Oriental Weavers, Arafa Holding reduce effect of EGP’s devaluation on pricing flexibility
The Egyptian currency’s devaluation is a step in the right direction, but the Egyptian industry needs more incentives
Swimming star Mireia Belmonte holds onto world championships dreams
Mireia Belmonte, the best Spanish swimmer of all time, was able to maintain her dream of competing at the world swimming championship, to be held in Russia on 24 July, despite her shoulder injury
Final line up for Davis Cup semi-finals completed
Britain’s team was able to defeat its French counterpart with three victories. The Murray brothers played a significant role in the British team’s qualification to the semi-finals
Boxing’s Froch retires
Four time world champion, Britain’s Carl Froch, has decided to abandon the boxing ring forever