US to increase troops in Iraq ahead of possible Mosul operation
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter has announced the US will send 560 more troops to Iraq to help prepare for an Iraqi-led recapture of Mosul. Iraqi forces have made a…
Egyptian Model UN’s suggestions to solve refugee and water crises are accepted
We wanted to show the world that Egypt is not the violent, war-ridden place the media makes it out to be, says member of MUN delegation
South Sudan fighting could ‘escalate into full-scale war’
Fighting erupted in South Sudan’s capital Juba on Monday between troops loyal to President Salva Kiir and ex-rebel leader Riek Macher. Former UN diplomat Peter Schumann said this may escalate…
Nikkei soars on fresh stimulus hopes after Abe victory
Japan's Nikkei index has rebounded after a week of losses, bolstered by expectations of fresh government stimulus to kickstart anemic growth and following a landslide election victory of Prime Minister…
‘Leila Men Alf Leila’ revives artistic heritage of Arabic theatre
The play takes the audience on a journey back in time to tell the story of a beggar whose wife was kidnapped and killed by an evil man
Government continues work on poverty reduction, housing shortage
Recent announcements by governmental officials compound the work already done to provide Egypt’s poor with suitable housing and utilities
Embassies evacuate as violence worsens in South Sudan
Embassies have begun evacuating non-essential staff as violence continues to spiral in South Sudan. Fighting continues to rage between troops loyal to the president and vice president sparking fears of…
Deadline extended to reserve units at Beit Al-Watan, Rehab, Madinaty projects
These units are complete and come in different models, ranging from 58-162 sqm, says the minister of housing
Building material prices expected to increase: experts
Increase in US dollar exchange rate led to 22% rise in construction costs, directly affects residential unit prices, says expert
25% increase during summer for rental properties in the real estate market
Brokers are used to raise prices, especially for Gulf tourists, because of the prominent belief that they are wealthy and come to enjoy, says real estate expert
