No Longer Forgotten
Amid a crackdown on houses of worship, incidents of persecution, accusations of contempt of religion and the rejection of their political party, Egyptian Shi’as are no longer a forgotten community…
From the other side: The issue of the civil society is a different story
In Mid-March of 2011, 60 civil society organisations submitted a draft law pertaining to the work of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) under then Prime Minister Essam Sharaf, while Dr Gouda Abdul…
The Future of Egyptian American Relations ?
Egypt still remains the cornerstone of American foreign policy in the Middle East. The relationship now seems to be going through somewhat turbulent and tense times, however the overall relations…
Review: Learning politics and dreading the future
Columnists tackled various issues indicative of the nascent and provisional state of Egyptian democracy, as well as the tentative and at times apprehensive attitude the country holds towards the future.…
Brotherhood leader defends constitutional article
Sobhy Saleh: Article 36 necessary to prevent gay marriage and gender equality in inheritance laws
Chinese steel sparks anxiety among domestic producers
A wave of alert follows the announcement that a Chinese steel freight will be sold for around EGP 700-800 less than Egyptian steel. The news caused local steel producers to…
Morsy attacks non-compliant companies
President Mohamed Morsy targeted five companies yesterday, stating that they owe the government more than EGP 100 billion. Morsy’s lengthy speech commemorating the 39th anniversary of the October war against…
Morsy and IMF chief confirm independence of Egypt’s economic policy making
By Noah Chasek-Macfoy International Monetary Fund Director Christine Lagarde confirmed on Saturday that there are no preconditions placed on Egypt before the expected arrival of an IMF delegation at the…
Aswan sit-in continues demands for governor’s dismissal
Protester tells Morsy: the hundred days have not yet started in Aswan
