Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis claims responsibility for helicopter shooting
By Aya Nader Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis (Supporter of Jerusalem) released a statement Sunday morning claiming responsibility for shooting down a military helicopter in North Sinai on Saturday, among other attacks.…
Cairo Security Directorate bombing damages monuments
Both the Islamic Art Museum and the Egyptian National Library Archives have been affected
Where have all the young votes gone?
As I watched news coverage of Egypt’s constitutional referendum, I am constantly inundated with this urban legend that has surfaced following the polling regarding the absence of young voters. Interim…
Shabana wins 2014 Tournament of Champions
Shabana’s victory, his first PSA World Series event title since 2011, also prevents Gaultier from becoming World No.1 outright in February as the Aix En Provance man now goes level…
Government may raise taxes to meet expenditures: Finance ministry
Minister of Finance says additional revenue vital to reining in budget deficit
Japan to provide industrial training in Egyptian factories: Ministry of Industry and Foreign Trade
Minister announces training programme to accelerate industrial processes with Japanese technical assistance, with a focus on metal and plastics industries.
16,000 new job opportunities offered to Egyptian youth: Minister of Industry and Foreign Trade
70 local and international companies to participate in the third employment fair are organised by the ministry
IFC and AlexBank sign trade finance agreement
IFC will help the bank’s clients expand into new markets giving them an opportunity for growth
Buyers’ market for oil companies in Davos
Oil prices peaked at $147 a barrel in 2008 amid growing fears that the world was running out of oil.
Are We There Yet? Reflections on Egypt’s Revolution Three Years Later
By Dr Ghada Chehade Having followed and written on the Egyptian uprisings since 2011, on the third anniversary of the (not yet realised) revolution, I find myself somewhat befuddled. And…