Foreign maids: a flourishing new market in Egypt
Every month, hundreds of immigrants, whether Nigerians, Indonesians or Filipinos, arrive in Cairo seeking employment as cleaners and babysitters. More and more families are hiring foreigners rather than Egyptians as maids despite the higher financial cost. Daily News Egypt explores the burgeoning community of foreign maids in the country and also seeks out the fate of traditional Egyptian housemaids vis-a-vis the new configuration of domestic help within Egypt.
Read More →Sham El-Nessim: A new spring has come
A celebration that brings all Egyptians together
Read More →Liver transplants: Driven by desperation
In Egypt, the chronic liver disease Hepatitis C is a major concern in medical circles. Specialists are recording an increasing rate of infection in the country, and liver transplants are sometimes the only solution. However, it can be extremely difficult to find liver donors in Egypt.
Read More →Abortion in Egypt: Whose choice?
There are few options for women in Egypt who choose to undergo an abortion. Financial constraints, social stigmas, the issue of morality and “unavailable” over-the-counter medication have forced a vast number of women into backstreet abortions. Daily News Egypt explores how social, cultural and religious ideals restrict a woman’s right to choose what is best for her.
Read More →Presidency says Qandil remains in position, denies Russian loan request
Minister of Industry denies that Egypt requested a $2bn loan from Russia
Read More →Morsi announces sudden cabinet reshuffle
Says responsibility will go to those ‘most efficient’
Read More →Columnists debate sectarian tensions in Egypt
After the recent incidents in front of St. Mark’s Cathedral, writers in major Egyptian newspapers have explored the issue of sectarian strife in the country, believing that the extremism spreading across Egypt is the primary read the rest…
Read More →Presidency denies debate on status of Hala’ib
Presidential spokesperson: ‘unacceptable’ topic not mentioned in any meetings
Read More →Belly Dance in Egypt
Belly dancing is one of the most fascinating styles of dance in Egypt. Cairo is known as the global capital of belly dancing. Following the increasing appearance of foreign belly dancers in Egypt’s nightclubs and casinos, the Daily News Egypt looks at the belly dancing industry in Egypt and learns about the different techniques and styles of belly dancing. Considering the Muslim Brotherhood’s influence in Egyptian politics, some are concerned that belly dancing might become more restricted in Egypt. Belly dancers, though, have faith that their profession will continue to grow.
Read More →Review: Columnists discuss Iranian tourists in Egypt, condemn Morsi’s big mistakes
Writers in several newspapers hve focused their commentaries on the recent group of Iranian tourists who visited the Upper Egyptian city of Luxor. A few writers criticised the negative reactions of the Salafis in Egypt, read the rest…
Read More →Presidency: Prosecutor General remains in office
Investigations underway to challenge Appeals Court decision against Tala’at Abdallah
Read More →Morsi announces initiative to support women’s rights
Aims to expand the role of Egypt’s women through workshops
Read More →Educating with a broomstick
Officials claim incidents of violence against students are ‘minor’, while some parents support ‘harmless’ beatings to keep the kids under control
Read More →Morsi arrives in India, holds talks over Syria and Palestine
Calls on India to help end Syrian conflict and support the Palestinian people
Read More →Morsi meets Nubians, Matruh leaders to discuss internal issues
President Mohamed Morsi has met with representative of the Nubian community and leaders from Marsa Matruh governorate to discuss their internal challenges and demands.
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