Latest in Tag: Minister Highlight
Latest in Tag: Minister
Fahmy slams EU for ‘late condemnation of terror’
Egypt refuses equivalence between security force procedures and terror: Fahmy
Misr Al-Qawia demands Morsi’s release
Abul Fotouh’s party calls for political solution, as well as inspection for weapons in pro-Morsi
sit-ins
Raba’a and Nahda a threat to national security: Cabinet
Muslim Brotherhood spokesman denounces “double standards” in treating Rabaa and Tahrir sit-ins
Alexandria violence leaves at least ten killed
Clashes allegedly erupted between Morsi supporters and Alexandria residents; Muslim Brotherhood claims they were attacked during prayer
Education minister meets with Egypt’s student union
Minister of Higher Education Hossam Eissa discussed potential student movement regulations
Prospective government faces daunting energy subsidies reforms
Slashing energy subsidies is one of the requirements set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF)to secure the proposed $4.8bn loan package.
Egyptian leaders express support for refugees
Politicians cite Egypt’s “pan-Arab” role
Minister of Culture: I am not trying to appease the president
Alaa Abdel Aziz refutes protesters claims of bias, moves to “adjust” culture festivals and awards
The Islamisation of a culture
For 23 years, Egypt’s cultural scene was in the hands of Farouq Hosny. One can write volumes on the man, rumours mixed with truths until his reputation was completely ruined. What we do know though is that he was a lousy painter; he painted like a six year old and yet he was able to …
Bagato supports SCC verdicts
Minister of state agreed with verdicts on Shura Council and Constituent Assembly and said SCC had no right to review constitution
Minister of Interior acquitted after appeal
Ibrahim had initially been sentenced to two years in prison for failing to carry out a court verdict
EU welcomes pledge by Egypt for ‘open’ Internet
Kroes met on Monday with Communications Minister Atef Helmy during a visit to Cairo.
Egypt reaps EGP 13.5bn in custom duties
A report reveals that from July 2012 to mid-May this year Egypt achieved 65% of customs revenue goal
Cabinet division over fuel subsidies programme
Recent statements made by the petroleum minister regarding the fuel subsidies programme have caused intense controversy within Prime Minister Hesham Qandil’s government.
Head of General Book Organisation dismissed
Ahmed Megahed learned of his dismissal through a letter from the Ministry of Culture
Al-Da’wa Al-Salafia demands dismissal of interior minister
Angry reactions from Salafis over minister’s statements on suspended bearded police officers
NSF protests against governor of Giza
Schedules further protests against Prosecutor General and Minister of Higher Education
Mazhar Shahin suspended
Shahin: ‘Congratulations on having Omar Makram mosque’
Bakery owners protest during minister’s meeting
Bakery owners protest at ministry of supply while minister meets their representative
Bakery owners cripple the Ministry of Supply
Bakers demand the cancellation of government’s new decision to provide them with flour at global market prices
The (not so) curious case of the prime minister and the dirty breasts
“Giant breasts full of milk… I want clouds, damn it!” During a memorable scene from Martin Scorsese’s Howard Hughes biopic The Aviator, Hughes, played by Leonardo Di Caprio, asks Professor Fitz, a meteorologist he has hired during the making of his film, Hell’s Angels, when clouds looking like “giant breasts full of milk” will appear …
Minister of finance accused of plagiarism
Economic researcher accuses minister of using his research to advance his career and boost Muslim Brotherhood popularity
MOI considers arming security forces
Ministry source says police officers demand to be issued live ammunition
EGX continues sideways movement reflecting market uncertainty
The stock exchange’s main indicator, the EGX30, reflected ongoing instability in the market with a shaky day of trading Wednesday. A slight dip started the day, followed by an up-swing that lasted until midday before it closed at 5,668 points, losing 0.38 per cent of its value. The market has been sensitive to contradictory news …
Metro chairperson departs
Ali Hussein leaves Metro authority, appointed as adviser for the Ministry of Transportation despite reports claiming he was sacked
Minister of Telecommunication and Information Technology discusses government strategy for developing ICT Sector
Minister Hani Mahmoud talks to the Daily News Egypt about the challenges facing the revitalisation of the ICT sector and sheds light on the government’s plan to overcome the stumbling blocks lying ahead
President encourages donations to pet project
Mosy calls upon ‘the corrupt’ to return stolen funds
Ministers fail to assure investors at Euromoney Conference
Delegates vent frustrations over lack of concrete economic plan that will see Egypt’s economy rebound
Universal healthcare unveiled
DNE speaks to Doctor Abdel Hamid Omar Abaza, assistant to the Minister of Health and Population, about the new universal healthcare law
The circus is in town
The circus is in town, people, and it is not leaving anytime soon. Sit back and enjoy the show.