South Sudan’s Jubek State, Atta Group sign cooperation protocol to establish largest industrial zone
Jubek State of South Sudan signed in Cairo a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and a cooperation protocol with the Arab Organisation for Industrialisation (AOI) and the Atta Investment Group on…
President Al-Sisi ratifies Comprehensive Health Insurance Law
Law has been published in official state gazette
Egyptian singer interview stirs gender role controversies among educated classes
Between women supporting male control and others fighting it, disturbed definition of relationships disclosed
German Cultural Council warns against AfD in culture committee
As the opposition, the Alternative for Germany is set to lead several parliamentary committees. But the German Cultural Council has warned allowing the far-right party to control culture would send…
Australian Open: Angelique Kerber wins, Federer & Djokovic ease through
Aiming for her second Australian Open title, Angelique Kerber cruised into the second round, while Alexander Zverev, Roger Federer and six-time champion Novak Djokovic also avoided first-round upsets.Former champion Angelique…
Ericsson announces huge write-down
Troubled Swedish telecoms equipment maker Ericsson is trying to refocus on its core network infrastructure business by divesting its costly, non-core digital service and media divisions amid tough global competition.Ericsson…
Uncertainty over status of private drivers under future legislation
Cabinet approves bill to regulate work of private car owners with Uber, Careem, yet to be sent to parliament
‘Oh Happy Day’ singer Edwin Hawkins dies at 74
Edwin Hawkins, best known for the hit "Oh Happy Day," has died in California. He was credited with being one of the founders of modern gospel music.Edwin Hawkins, who helped…
Increasing world debt raises concerns about new global crisis
$233tn world debt may be warning sign of imminent financial crisis
Saudi women attend football matches for first time
Saudi Arabia has allowed female football fans into a stadium in Jeddah, marking the first time Saudi women were able to watch a game in person. The move comes as…