Everything in us is emotional
This week marks the anniversary of Yousef Shahin’s death. His death was quiet and simple, not reflective of the minutes of our lives which he had vociferously filled with his…
Residents should not expect raw materials for low-cost social housing units to be of best quality: Armed Forces Engineering Authority
Problems or defects should be referred to the contractor, says head of technical office of Engineering Authority
Egypt’s private sector celebrates IMF conditionality while government sighs in relief
Egypt’s private sector has largely celebrated the news of the IMF loan, which the government hopes will galvanise private sector involvement with development, says Renaissance Capital
Britain needs a competiveness shake-up
I love England. Always have and always will. I am never happier than when there is a carpet of snow covering the garden and fields surrounding my country home or…
Taher Mokhtar and flatmates to remain in detention for another 15 days
Their detention has been continuously renewed since January based on accusations that the three were inciting protests against the regime
UN extends new Syria peace talks invitation to Damascus
The Syrian government has confirmed its participation in the latest talks aimed at a political solution to the conflict. A UN official said he spoke with Damascus about the need…
Yemen’s Houthi rebels reject UN draft peace plan
Rebels in Sanaa have dismissed a UN proposal to end fighting in their country. The plan, which had been accepted by the government, was no more than a "media stunt,"…
Daily News Egypt reveals negotiation points between IMF, Egypt over $12bn loan
Allowing the Egyptian pound’s exchange rate to move both directions based on supply and demand and deciding a timetable for the implementation of reforms under the fund’s supervision are among…