My Experiment with Sufism searches for meaning within chaos
My Experiment with Sufism is a form of self-expression that carries with it the hope of forming a connection to a viewer who has himself been haunted by the same…
All the roads lead to this
Egypt is on the brink, and everyone’s nerves are frazzled. Everyone is both optimistic, and yet terrified about the outcome of 30 June. Given that this is a day of…
Lynching of Shi’a in Giza prompts uproar
Shi’a community spokesman: Morsi bears full responsibility for the lynching
New draft NGO Law squeezes civil society
By Sahar Aziz and Hany Thabet The executive’s latest draft governing non-governmental organisations (“NGO Law”) is a harbinger of what is to come – a brand of social reform that…
How will the Muslim Brotherhood react to 30 June’s “Tamarod?”
By Yasmin Hashim The science of politics is all about setting expectations; political scientists call it “political forecast.” This forecast is based on variables such as history, the norm, general…
Minister of Telecommunications: Automatic Vehicle Location will improve security
Minister Atef Helmy reviewed plans to implement an Automatic Vehicle Location system on Sunday.
Actis invests $102m to acquire 30% of Egypt’s Edita Food Industries
Global firm expresses optimism towards snack food market, citing young and growing population
Subsidies budget cut by 11.7% year on year in 3Q 2012/2013: minister of planning
Subsidies for petroleum products totaled 62% of all subsidies for the third quarter, with an additional 31% going towards supply products.
Finance minister proposes raising energy subsidies for 2013/2014 budget
Once the card owner depletes their allotment of the subsidized fuel, they will then be forced to pay market prices.
Supply minister announces 15% cut in foodstuff prices during Ramadan
Attempt at price controls comes in the face of already high inflation and an anticipated boost in consumer spending during the holy month