Latest in Tag: DNE Highlight
Latest in Tag: DNE

Agreement signed converting 2,000 cars to run on natural gas
210,000 cars running on natural gas, 180 supply stations and 74 conversion centres created between 2012 and 2014

Popular Alliance claim authorities banned Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh funeral
Al-Sabbagh’s death brings former presidential candidate Hamdeen Sabbahi back to forefront of political scene

Women to protest at site of Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh killing
Organisers are certain bullet came from government and ârefuse to be silencedâ

Court upholds jail term for activists Douma, Maher, and Adel
Activists were sentenced to 3 years in prison in December 2013
Protests continue for 3rd day in Egypt
Unconfirmed reports on deaths in Matariya and Helwan

Foreign governments, UN âdeeply disturbedâ by deadly 25 January clashes
Foreign ministry refutes criticism from UN, United States, Britain, and Turkey

3 militants killed in North Sinai, 68 others arrested
Armed forces post 40 photos of military operations against insurgents
Court postpones ‘Shi’a lynching’ case to 10 February
Defendants are charged with killing Shiâa cleric Hassan Shehata and three others

North Sinai political, civil groups demand lift of curfew hours
Warnings of open strikes and electoral boycotts if ignored by government
Court rules âlack of jurisdictionâ in designating Hamas and Ultras âterroristsâ
Lawsuits argued groups âattackedâ state institutions

In Video: At least 23 people killed on 25 January Revolution fourth anniversary
Video by: Mohamed Khokha and Adham Youssef Voice Over by:Â Federico Manfredi

Verdict against FGM not enough: HRW
Sentences will deter families and doctors, says women’s rights activist
1 killed, 2 injured in Alexandria bomb blast
Several explosive devices found across Egypt

The writer is a doctor trying to diagnose the diseases of societies: Abdallah
In his interview with Daily News Egypt, the 41 year-old writer revealed some secrets about the preparations for his controversial novels and stories and provided some exclusive information about the cultural salon he holds at his clinic on a monthly basis.

Building the Arab knowledge economy
By Omar Khedr Beginning on 28 January, Cairo will play host to publishers, authors, literary agents, as well as avid readers from around the world. Brought together by the Cairo International Book Fair, the oldest and largest book fair in the Arab World, these participants will explore potential partnerships, learn best practices from each other, …

Formula 1 regulations change in 2015 championship
FIA made these changes regarding car fronts due to safety issues. Car fronts in the 2015 season will be of lower height with tapered ends, similar to those used in the 90s.

Ongoing investigations into Al-Sabbagh’s death as interior ministry denies accusations
Testimonies point to violations by police that resulted in Al-Sabbagh’s death

Halting import law must be considered: marketing director at EIM Group
Resolute application of traffic rules would limit chaos in the streets, says Nevine Khalifa

AFC official âhappyâ to bar women spectators from stadia
By James M. Dorsey The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has dropped any pretention of standing up for universal standards for equality in sports by endorsing bans on women attending football matches in stadia. In doing so, the AFC has confirmed policies adopted by the Asian group, as well as world football body FIFA, that effectively …

Al-Dostour finds participation in elections âdifficultâ amid security crackdown
The party calls on civil forces to agree on a joint stance on political participation

2nd round Drift Championship 2014/2015 to launch in February
The championship, organised by STT Race Management will be held over six rounds, with the first round held last October and won by Karim Shalash, Hesham El-Khateeb, and Haitham Sameer.
Federation of Egyptian Industries submits proposal amending automotive sector taxation
By Ahmed Amer The Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI) has submitted a proposal to the ministries of Industry and Finance to amend the tax and customs system in place for the automotive sector. The proposal includes reassessing the sales tax on local and imported cars to boost domestic products, and granting advantages and competitiveness against …

Tuk-tuk prices increase in black market due to import suspension
Replacement of tuk-tuk by small 7-passenger vehicle following administrative court decision to suspend imports
Fires strike trains on 4th anniversary of 25 January Revolution: Railway Authority
Tanta-Cairo line suspended indefinitely due to 3 vehicles being set alight

Accusations, denials over abuses of authority by security forces on 25 January anniversary
Rights groups issue condemnation of heavy-handed state response on 25 January Revolution anniversary

Unemployment plan to provide training to over 1 million workers: Mehleb
Hope is to build accurate labour market database including unemployment rates and distribution according to age, qualification, and gender

Revolutionary groups vow escalation as death toll increases
Human Rights Watch demands that prosecutors investigate excessive use of force; student protesters say yesterday was an “accomplishment”

The Republic of Matariya
Cairo neighbourhood witnessed deadliest clashes in third and fourth anniversaries of revolution
Presidential pardon for jailed activists fails to materialise
All that came were statements, nothing in reality, says human rights lawyer

North Sinai militants kill civilians, shoot police conscript
Nine bodies with gunshot wounds found in Al-Arish area over past two days