Ad showing father humiliating his son sparks criticism and sympathy
The ad may lead children and teenagers to feel more humiliated and oppressed as it will reinforce the feeling of being rejected by the closest people to them, says psychiatrist
Government approves EGP 45bn social security package
The government's package is much lower than inflation rates and does not match the expected increases in fuel prices
We cannot continue with the current deficit and debt rates, and we are working to reduce them, states the Finance Minister
We aim to reduce the deficit to 9%, unemployment to 11.5%, increase growth to 4.6%, says El-Garhy
Egypt’s budget ambitious with broad challenges
Despite the reforms, EGP 370bn will be added to the public debt in the new fiscal year
5 biggest threats to our oceans – and what we can do about them
Oceans cover more than two-thirds of our planet and give us food, energy and other resources. But worldwide, this fantastic underwater world is in danger. Is there still time to…
WUZZUF launches its Internships programme for Summer 2017
WUZZUF, the recruitment website in Egypt, has announced the launch of their internship programme for Summer 2017. This is the second year in a row the site has offered opportunities…
Amal and George Clooney welcome twins
Ella and Alexander were born to the celebrity couple Tuesday morning - one of the most hotly anticipated births since the Jolie-Pitt twins. George Clooney was "sedated," the couple joked,…
37% of shoppers use smartphone apps to buy goods during Ramadan
A report issued by Payfort expected that Egyptians will spend over 50% of their financial income on services and household goods during Ramadan. According to the report, during the month…
Ho Chi Minh City’s vanishing architecture
They formed the charming backdrop to Graham Greene's sin-filled Saigon in "The Quiet American," but the colonial-era buildings of Vietnam's biggest city are disappearing quickly.Any visitor to Ho Chi Minh…
Wasla plans opening branch in Assiut with capacity of 400 seats next year
Company contracted with 90% of charities, allocated 200 seats to receive donations during Ramadan, says Riyad