German know-how gives Ireland a wind-powered push
Ireland's wind power potential is vast, and although wind now supplies more than a fifth of the country's electricity, the potential remains mostly untapped. Siemens Gamesa is striving to change…
‘El-Jerken’: a message of peace from the destruction of war
“We aim to tell the world that we have taken the equipment that was once used against us, and turned it into a source of joy, art, and happiness,” says…
Victims & Heroes of Egyptian Cinema (3): Atef El-Taieb’s Love on the Pyramids Plateau (1986)
In the previous two articles of this series, I highlighted how the representation of the victim figure is made possible either by the formation or the deformation of a relationship…
India ditches compulsory national anthem at cinema
India's compulsory playing of its national anthem before cinema screenings has been dashed by the Supreme Court. It has, however, stipulated that audiences will stand briefly when movie halls drop…
Rotterdam masterclasses announced, Taxi Driver’s Paul Schrader to give talk
The International Film Festival Rotterdam 2018 will present insightful and urgent talks and masterclasses by prominent names from the world of international cinema. Many of the events will be held…
Sudan is last stronghold of MB now, main reason for current tensions: Hatem Bashat
We are preparing a popular delegation that includes respected Egyptian leaders in Africa to travel to Ethiopia
Mortgage companies provide EGP 1.4bn in 11 months
Mortgage financing granted by mortgage companies from the beginning of the year to the end of November 2017 amounted to EGP 1.4bn, compared to EGP 1bn a year prior, according…
EGP 10bn investments in New Administrative Capital
First phase of staff transfer to capital sees 35,000 employees moved
3 real estate laws to be issued during current legislative session
Reconciliation on Building Violations Law will save government about EGP 150bn, says Abdel Ghani
Egypt’s food industry achieved $22.5bn revenues in 2017: USDA
Egypt is one of the most populous countries in Africa and the Middle East with a population of around 100 million; the country’s population grows by about 2.5% annually. This…
