Opinion| Look ahead, but do not forget to look back
This seems the more important as the worldwide novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic keeps its grip on our societies and irrevocably changes our fears, expectations, and behaviour.
Opinion| Towards a post-COVID-19 world
Our economy has suffered a big blow, the current rate of job losses unmatched in recent history. Poverty spreads. Confusion sits in. Fear appears. Our own movements are limited by…
Opinion| The Embassy of Switzerland in Egypt against COVID-19
Even while drafting our cooperation programme 2021-2024 we had to adapt its foreseeable results to the consequences of the COVID-19 crisis on the economy and contribute to a “leave no…
Opinion| Building more inclusive, resilient, integrated Egypt post-COVID-19
The national economy, which expanded by 3.5% in 2020, was one of few in Africa that posted positive growth for the year. Indeed, Egypt has weathered the crisis well due…
Opinion| COVID-19 and the impacts on tourism
Modern tourism is closely linked to development and encompasses a growing number of new destinations. These dynamics have turned tourism into a key driver for socio-economic progress.
Palestinian-British Oscar-nominated short film ‘The Present’ streams on Netflix
Film has also been shortlisted for Best British Short at BAFTAs
Egypt to announce winners of 2021 Ahmed Shawqi Poetry Prize on Sunday
Award coincides with International Poetry Day celebrated on 21 March by UNESCO
Culture Minister marks Egyptian Women’s Day with Cairo Symphony Orchestra performance
Concert’s programme includes selection of most famous works of jazz music
EGP 1.166trn increase in financial position of banks in Egypt during 2020: CBE
Banks report EGP 325.761bn reserves, EGP 162.274bn provisions to nonperforming loans
1 in 3 women experience violence globally: WHO
While numbers reveal alarmingly high rates of violence against women and girls, they do not reflect ongoing impact of COVID-19
