Living conflict, writing peace
My story with art started when I met Alef, the first letter of the Arabic alphabet. That was in the aftermath of the Six-Day War. I was at a school-turned-shelter,…
In Focus: The Muslim Brotherhood's internal elections
It was reported over the past two weeks that the Muslim Brotherhood's Guidance Office is set to hold internal elections. According to the Islamonline website five new members have been…
Farmers protest over failure to obtain land deeds
SAMANOUD, Menufiya: Over a hundred farmers gathered outside the Samanoud Cooperative Building for Land Reform to express their anger over a five-year delay in receiving their land deeds. Farmers of…
Committee formed to look into monastery clashes
CAIRO: Three days after clashes took place near a monastery in Minya, Governor Ahmed Diaa Eldin announced in a press conference the formation of a committee to resolve the issue.The…
Automech to kick off today
CAIRO: The 13th edition of Automech Akhbar El Youm, the annual auto trade fair is to kick off today with an invitation only opening to officially start on June 5.The…
Chatter at the hair salon
CAIRO: In an effort to raise awareness about the daily struggles and issues of women in Egyptian society, the European Commission in Egypt in cooperation with NGO Media Arts for…
Gas protests delayed until mock trial verdict
CAIRO: Plans for a series of strikes to protest the export of Egyptian natural gas to Israel have been put on hold until the results of a popular mock trial…
Ittihad to offload 10 players
ALEXANDRIA: Ittihad put Youssef Hamdi, Mohamed Al-Yamani and Ahmed Hassan on the club's transfer list.Manager Taha Basri confirmed that the players aren't included in his future plans. The former ENPPI…
Ismaili boost squad with four signings
ISMAILIA: Ismaili have started their summer recruitment with the signing of four players.Masri defender Amr Bassiouni inked a five-year deal and Mohamed Eid was signed from Gaish for the next…