Syria’s Assad speaks after seven months of silence
Assad said the conflict was not one between the government and the opposition but between the "nation and its enemies."
Creativity Front boycotts El-Sawy over cartoons
The Creativity Front is a coalition of artists and intellectuals aiming to protect freedom of creativity and freedom of speech
Egyptian pound turns 114
The pound first came into existence as a result of a Khedival decree in 1834, replacing the piaster
Security in times of austerity
If you’ve lived in Egypt long enough, you probably know that the police force is colloquially dubbed “the government.” It is the first arm of the government encountered by citizens…
Islamists, Tourism and Media
Speaking with an EU parliamentarian I was surprised by their parting question, which was; “is it true that Salafis want to destroy the pyramids? I heard that a Salafi appeared…
IMF department director to visit Egypt on Monday
Egypt’s economy has nosedived as investment from abroad has dried up and key revenue-earner tourism has taken a major tumble
Parliament 2013: What to expect?
The constitutional fiasco is finally over; leaving the burden of dealing with its consequences and the political chaos this constitution is likely to produce on the shoulders of the opposition.…
Doctors discuss draft labour law
Doctors Syndicate announces its opinion on a draft labour Law, which was made public by the Ministry of Health