Latest in Tag: local Highlight
Latest in Tag: local

Local fashion scene promotes authenticity
People are starting to value the time and effort spent on traditional art and handmade work, which is a global movement that first started in the European market, says designer

Franchising opens doors for exportation to local suppliers
 55 international and local brands, 11 countries will be involved in EFDA’s International Franchise Exhibition in Cairo this May

ABnG Founders bring art to the desert
Deana Shabaan’s designs occupy the heart of the store with their oriental and boho-style that sums up the store’s spirit perfectly.

Number of hunger strikers in and out of prisons reaches 143: ANHRI
Dozens have recently started hunger strikes to call for release of political prisoners and for abolishing the infamous Protest Law
NGOs condemn minister’s intention to exclude women from governor reshuffle
Head of the media division in the ministry says minister’s statements “were taken out of context”

Strategic wheat reserves to last for coming six months: Supply ministry
Price of local ton of wheat is around EGP 800 higher that imported wheat, supply minister says

ANHRI condemns university security preventing Youm7 journalist from covering clashes
Amid deteriorating conditions for journalists, human rights group calls on Egyptian authorities to stop targeting journalists

UN Human Rights Office urges release of all imprisoned journalists
International criticism of the decision to try 20 Al Jazeera employees continues to pour in

Required procedures to observe referendum beyond capabilities of most NGOs: ECOE
The Egyptian Coalition to Observe the Elections (ECOE) released a report detailing a set of recommendations for future voting

Constitution to ensure decentralisation in governorate systems
The assembly did not allocate a quota for minorities in the parliament