Beit El-Sennari celebrates Arabic manuscripts
Arabic Manuscript Day seeks to connect the medieval to the modern, with workshops and exhibitions for the public
Young independent singer is inspired by her daily battles
Independent musician Sarah El-Gohary explains the inspiration for her songwriting.
Cultural committee demands arts budget reduction
Cairo Opera House’s budget for foreign expertise might witness a reduction.
‘Rebellion’ Campaign: Not undemocratic, but not quite useful…yet
In the past few weeks, media circles in Cairo have been buzzing with talk of a new grassroots campaign designed to end President Mohamed Morsi’s term in office. In a…
Op-ed review: Adjusting the tax law…a new cycle of economic confusion
Ziad Bahaa El-Din Al-Shorouk Newspaper Columnist Ziad Bahaa El-Din tackles the issue of the new tax law issued by the Shura Council. “While Egyptians are busy pondering the fate of…
What are the ingredients and social backgrounds of political Islamists?
Political Islamist movements, at their heart the Muslim Brotherhood, embody sections of society that are mostly found in its middle class. These are also known as “intermediary classes” which usually…
Nigeria, Egypt together received 64% of total remittances to Africa in 2012: African Development Bank
Political instability minimises Egypt’s chances of luring FDI
Orascom Telecom’s shareholders turn down buyout bid
Telco’s valuation advisor judges bid as a vast undervaluation
Minister of Investment: New investment opportunities in Sinai starting 28 June
Sinai Development Authority holds meeting to discuss development options, including establishment of economic free zones
$500m to be used for importing petroleum products
The Electricity Ministry would first make available $200m in funds in order to purchase and distribute 400,000 tonnes of mazut fuel oil as part of a strategic reserve for the…