Review: columnists discuss strikes and challenges of constitution
The increasing trend of protests and sit-ins affecting Egypt’s governorates are analysed by some columnists, while others keep their attention focused on the challenges facing the draft constitution. Fahmy…
Interview with Richard Banks, Director of Euromoney Egypt Conference
What is the Euromoney Egypt Conference? The conference is a major economic, finance and business event about Egypt that will be held in Cairo on 9, 10 October. This year…
Iran’s economy sags under sanctions
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordered Iran to adopt an "economy of resistance"
Emirates Heights denies non-compliance allegations
Emirates Heights, a touristic real estate developer, hosted a roundtable with representatives from the Egyptian press to clarify the company’s position, after a series of protests against the company were…
Gamal Mubarak makes special request
Son of ousted president wants his father transferred to a better equipped hospital after suffering heart problems
Controversy over capital punishment
The Egyptian Organisation for Human Rights (EOHR) has called for a reconsideration of what crimes are subject to the death penalty, following the sentencing of 14 militants involved in attacks…
Abou-Reida’s disqualification “contrary to EFA rulebook”
Decision to disqualify Abou-Reida from EFA elections sparks rumours of a possible football suspension by FIFA
Bahrain imprisons activist for defacing poster of king
Prominent activist has eight charges pending and three more trials in progress