Parties and civil society organisations decry marginalisation of women in country’s transition
Statement calls on committee tasked with amending election legislation to hold dialogue with women rights groups
Sabahy aims to boost economy through job creation
The presidential hopeful’s economic plan relies on state budget, banks, and investors to finance its projects
ECESR gains permit to appeal against investment law amendments
Centre cites previous rulings by the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Administrative Court in contesting investment law amendments
Electricity ministry evaluates using solar energy to power outdoor ads
Street lighting accounts for 7% of country’s overall power usage, Minister of Electricity says
Judge releases student to compete in Intel science competition
Released on bail, Abdallah Assem was initially detained for 15 days unable to attend the competition in the United States
States hosting Syrian refugees near ‘breaking point’
UNHCR, ministers stress the need for a political solution to ease Syrian humanitarian crisis
Deal clinched for rebel retreat from Syria’s Homs: negotiator
Around 2,250 people, mostly fighters, will evacuate the Old City area, which lies in the heart of Syria's third city Homs
Suez Cement Company invests EGP 300m to convert plants to use coal power
The company is still waiting for final approval from the Ministry of Environment to use the pollution-heavy fuel following a controversial cabinet decision to import coal
Assad to face two candidates in Syria presidential vote
Twenty-three candidates had initially registered to run against Assad, but most did not meet election criteria to run for office in a vote that has been mocked by the opposition…