Egypt leads North Africa in achieving Millennium Development Goals
Despite leading in several key indicators, Egypt falls behind in terms of gender equality and female representation in parliament
Iran, an increasingly burning issue for world powers
Iran is accused by Western and Arab countries which back rebels fighting al-Assad of supplying weapons and sending military forces to the Syrian military, in a conflict that has claimed…
Syria violence reaches ‘horrific dimensions’: UN’s Pillay
Pillay said the regime was using "indiscriminate and disproportionate force in residential areas," including reports of the direct targeting of schools and hospitals.
Oil down on China worries, US stockpiles buildup
President Xi Jinping on Friday said China, the world's second largest economy and top energy consumer, would not sacrifice the environment for temporary economic growth.
Kuwait grants Oman $2.5bn as development aid: report
Oman and Kuwait are members of the energy-rich GCC along with Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.
EU welcomes pledge by Egypt for ‘open’ Internet
Kroes met on Monday with Communications Minister Atef Helmy during a visit to Cairo.
Conditions at Zagazig University dorm kitchens ‘unacceptable’: Report
Report comes after 150 students suffered food poisoning
Egypt bans male masseuses from women’s spas
The ban by the Tourism Ministry comes in an attempt to fight mounting problems within the tourism sector
Shafiq appeals against presidential election results
Lawyer of former presidential candidate lodges appeal against presidential election result
Nile University still awaiting verdict to go into effect
The verdict gives the university sole ownership of three disputed buildings