Are we in a “…….” or just smelling the roses?
This question is often repeated during times of crisis. When a nation finds itself consumed by war or strife, inevitably some will decide to remove themselves from the equation and…
The ‘insult’ of political criticism
By Nick Gjorvad Few would argue against the maxim that freedom of speech is one of the foundational pillars on which democracy rests. Freedom of speech is widely understood to…
Torture Stats and Officials’ Comments
Despite reports and documented incidents on torture at the hands of Security Forces, Egypt officials still not giving the issue any attention
Government proposes alternative economic plan for IMF loan
An economic reform programme is Egypt’s last hope to save the economy should the IMF loan negotiations fail. Concerns, however, have been raised about difficulties in implementing the plan
Morsi allocates EGP 400m for canal provinces
The President will also propose a draft law to the Shura Council to reopen the Port Said Duty Free Zone shut down in 2002
SFD received $418m in 2012
The SFD signed contracts for $190m in loans to fund small scale development projects and $228m in grants to fund worker development programmes and improve social services
Egypt to sign business protocol with Indonesia
The Chamber of Commerce in Cairo is attempting to boost economic relations with Indonesia
Political conference held in Sinai
Freedom and Justice Party: We possess the capability to build a strong democratic state founded on Islamic principles The opposition: the Freedom and Justice party is incapable of leading a…
Government announces 50% fuel price hikes for cement, brick factories
The government will raise natural gas, fuel oil, and diesel prices
