State auditors to monitor foreign funds to indie press, says journalist
CAIRO: In spite of his concerns of possible censorship, journalist Mohamed Al-Baz said the independent press will not be monitored by the Central Audit Bureau (CAB) unless they commit financial…
OCI divests Cement Group for $12.9 bln to Lafarge
CAIRO: Orascom Construction Industries announced Monday an agreement with Lafarge for the proposed divestment of the OCI Cement Group for a total of $12.9 billion plus the assumption by Lafarge…
Art, auction and shisha
Cairo experienced its first contemporary art auction on Dec. 9 at the Townhouse Gallery. For two hours, the crowd poured into the factory space to peruse and silently bid on…
Refugees and Jerusalem: An economic outlook
Last week, former deputy minister for economic affairs in the Palestinian Authority, Saeb Bamya was delayed at the Qalandiyah checkpoint on his way from Ramallah to the Defense Ministry s…
Killing the Death Penalty
It is finally happening. After 13 years of negotiations, delays, and hesitation, the UN General Assembly will vote this month on the proposal for a universal moratorium on the death…
The settlers will survive Annapolis
The Annapolis conference was primarily an instance of political theater rather than a significant international diplomatic event. And while the performance was not particularly good and the two key actors,…
Film fest honored guest at British Council's Disability Day
CAIRO: In celebration of International Disability Day, the British Council in Egypt organized a program to raise awareness about the rights of people with disabilities. The celebration included several events.…
Training to preside over environment courts
CAIRO: As Egypt turns its attention to the environment, it has become important to familiarize judges in environmental courts with the ecological culture before assuming their duties.Chief Justices and judges…
Torture on the rise, says Nadime Center report
CAIRO: El Nadim Center for the Management and Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence launched its third report on torture in Egypt amid sharp exchanges between members of the center and…
