Who is beating up ‘am Helmy with a shoe?
In the Middle East and Egypt, people have gotten used to utilising the words “shoe” and “slipper” in verbal insults. Of course, the physical usage of the items exists, as…
Part 3: New constitution expands social and economic rights, but grey areas remain
An analysis of the first two sections in the draft constitution concerning economic and social rights
Iron and steel workers’ grievances to be resolved soon: Ministry of Manpower
Differing accounts of meetings between labour representatives and government officials
Situation remains tense in several universities
Any violation to the law by the students will be met with deterring sanctions: Cabinet
Egypt to pay $1.5bn arrears to foreign oil firms
Government says it owes $6 billion to foreign oil firms Egypt needs Gulf aid, renewal of confidence in economy Foreign reserves under pressure since Mubarak fell
Prime Minister inaugurates Egyptian-Gulf Investment Forum
El-Beblawi said that economic progress cannot be achieved unless security, political stability and futuristic economic vision prevailed.
Sawiris to invest $1bn in Egypt
Construction sector tycoon says his main investments will target construction, real estate, agriculture and microfinance
Central Bank chief: Currency black market won’t last long
The central bank introduced dollar sales last December to help counter a run on the pound.
