Latest in Tag: DNE Highlight
Latest in Tag: DNE
UAE embarks on global campaign to market its brand of autocracy
By James M. Dorsey The United Arab Emirates has embarked on an all-out effort to broaden its regional influence and achieve global acceptance of its autocratic definition of terrorism that encompasses all non-violent, legitimate expressions of political Islam. The effort competes head on with Qatar’s pro-Islamist approach to soft power. It involves participation in the …
What do strategies fighting terrorism and extremism rely on?
In light of the strategy of fighting terrorism and extremism, regardless of whether you support or oppose this strategy, we all notice that terrorism is expanding. The strategy was widened to include not only armed terrorists but also any one holding the “Rabaa” sign, even if they do not participate in or provoke direct violence. …
Additional EGP 500m investments expected for new opportunities: SODIC managing director
Cash flow for next five years expected to be EGP 17bn, company is interested in coastal opportunities, says Ahmed Badrawi
Stable, transparent tax policies, modern tax laws essential for investment: PwC official
Necessity to give stakeholders’ time before applying value-added tax law, says Amr ElMonayer
State of alert prevails in tourism investment in 2015: GATD official
Tourism investment awaits travel influx to increase revenues for hotels, resorts construction, and return to pre-25 January investment rates
Leaders, businesses confirm Economic Summit attendance
Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb invited businessmen and investors to participate in Egypt’s Economic Summit and urged them to pump more investments into the country during his visit to the Dubai Government Summit in February.
Petroleum Ministry, EGX negotiations to fund, structure oil companies: Minister
We are studying ways to benefit from EGX to structure companies needing financial development without burdening state treasury, says Sherif Ismail
Etisalat Egypt receives $120m Bank of Abu Dhabi and HSBC loan
Etisalat Egypt has repaid the last portion of the $300m loan it received from several banks in 2010 through premiums. The loan was fully repaid in 2014.
Egyptian-Kuwaiti partner in several sectors with investments worth $6.8bn: Cabinet
Projects are being studied and funded within the partnership, some might be established in Suez Canal, says ECHEM head
Egypt seeks to ‘diversify’ weapon providers: Experts
Former military general cites “US pressure” as primary reason behind Egypt’s potential weapons deals with other countries
We did not expel journalists; we dismissed them: Dotmsr Board
Egyptian news website “Dotmsr” sacks 71 journalists
Houthi spokesperson slams GCC as UNSC seeks Yemen escalation
‘Egypt’s military to stay out of conflict unless Bab El-Mandab straight threatens Suez Canal navigation’, say experts
Emaar Properties reports 30% Y-o-Y increase in net profit
Last week, Emaar Misr made official request to list on Egyptian stock market
50 refugees on hunger strike in Alexandria
73 Syrian and Palestinian refugees detained in Karmooz police station
Egypt condemns Copenhagen attacks
Attacks left 2 dead, 5 others injured across Copenhagen
Morsi espionage trail postponed
Ousted president rejected trail, describing political situation as “coup”
Trial banning Charlie Hebdo in Egypt postponed to 15 March
Lawsuit argues publication insults Islam’s prophet
Fans tortured at Giza police station after football stadium drama: Lawyers
Lawyers report that arrestees have been tortured into stating they were paid to riot by Muslim Brotherhood
21 Egyptian fishermen ‘missing’ in Libya
Their disappearance follows the alleged killing of 21 Coptic Egyptians by ‘Islamic State’ militants
Shoukry discusses Israeli-Palestinian conflict with Blair
Discussion included resuming peace negotiations between the two sides
Conscript killed, 3 officers injured in attack in Qaliubiya
Victim suffered gunshots to the head
Defining the meaning of love and spirituality
My novel talks about inner peace, love and accepting others, says author Abdel Mageed
Militant insurgency, curfew will restrict electoral process: Sinai political parties
When asked about how the current insurgency will affect the electoral process, Hasona added that it will have a negative effect on both the voters and the candidates. “In tribal communities, discussion sessions usually take place after sunset.
A word of advice to Al-Sisi: Prompt reform to prevent chaos
By Mohammed Nosseir President Al-Sisi ran a very successful election campaign, persuading millions of Egyptians to vote for him in order to save the country from the Muslim Brotherhood. So far, the president appears not to heed the fact that Egyptians initially revolted against the lack of justice, freedom and dignity that existed for almost …
Activists, journalists commemorate Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh on Valentine’s Day
Prominent journalist points out serious concerns with media gag in killing case
Reflections of a female Bedouin candidate on upcoming elections
Daily News Egypt interviewed Na’sa Ibrahim, a female Bedouin activist from South Sinai who will run individually for the seat in the Ras Sidr and Al-Tor electoral district.
Egypt has not requested financing, but we would consider request: IMF Mission Chief
By Abdelrahman Youssef Daily News Egypt sat down with the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Mission Chief in Egypt, Chris Jarvis, to discuss the Egyptian economy and IMF recommendations in that regard as well as how political stability influences economic growth. Will Egypt still need financial support in the future or are the IMF’s recommendations for economic reform …
Parliamentary elections update- 14 February
Al-Wafd condemns state interference Al-Wafd Party’s chairman El-Sayed El-Badawy accused the electoral coalition called “For the love of Egypt” formed by military expert Sameh Seif El-Yazal (formerly Kamal El-Ganzoury’s list) of “choosing their candidates by orders from the state’s sovereign entities”, contradicting previous agreements. However, El-Badawy did not rule out possible alliances between the two …
3 Muslims killed in US: Devil is in the details
The murder of 3 Muslims in North Caroline causes sadness, panic and hatred
3 investment banks promote 11 developmental projects for Economic Summit
Global Swiss bank expressed desire to participate in marketing Conference’s investment projects