Egyptian feminists raise awareness of women’s cultural and political role
Feminist groups like the National Council for Women (NCW) are trying to reach their goal by initiating projects to empower women in society and support women in politics.
Aramex to invest EGP 150m to expand storage, transport activities over next 2 years
In an interview with Daily News Egypt, CEO of Aramex Africa Samer Gharaibeh said that the company currently has a storage capacity of 106,000 square metres and hopes to add…
Fatal exchange between police and militants on Egypt’s north coast
Four militants have been killed and a police officer injured on Tuesday night, reported state-owned Al-Ahram. The attack occurred on the Matruh-Alamein road, which hugs Egypt’s north coast, a popular…
Migrants: A treasure for Egypt
By Omar Khedr For its 2014 forecasts, the World Bank predicts that Egypt’s economy will grow by 2.4% followed by a further 2.9% expansion in 2015. Endowed with a young…
Egypt keeps changing suits – but its mindset remains intact
By Mohammed Nosseir Egypt has not changed a bit! It claims to have gone through two revolutions in less than three years and it has managed to have four different…
When poetry mirrors war
By Cesar Chelala I am returning home from a memorial to an old and dear friend, Marijke Velzeboer Salcedo. Marijke was a remarkable woman on many counts: a wonderful mother,…
Egypt’s economic reform plans ‘succeeding’: Kerry
Mehleb and the US Secretary of State hold talks over Egypt’s economy, Gaza ceasefire
General Electric, Bechtel, and Cerberus Capital plan to increase investments in Egyptian market
Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb says government to adopt policies and development plans for real economic reform without increasing burden on citizens
US confirms support for Egypt’s economic reform programme
Government seeks to restore the confidence of international markets in Egyptian economy and gain support for economic reform programme
Talks terminate on creation of gas pipeline between Iraq, Jordan, and Egypt: Petroleum ministry
The goal was for the Iraqi gas line to supply Jordan with its fuel needs and provide for a portion of Egypt’s needs as well, or to transform gas to…
