Policing the beard
The beard is no longer only a religious symbol but is now a sign of political affiliation. This is why police officers shouldn’t be allowed to grow it.
Protest against sexual harassment encourages public dialogue
Small group walks through downtown to engage with the men they hope to change
World Bank to subsidie Egyptian pharmaceutical exports
The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) agreed to subsidise Egyptian pharmaceutical companies so that their products can reach European and American markets
Tourism sees slight reovery during the first half of 2012
Minister of Tourism, Mounir Abdel Nour, revealed that 5.4 million tourists arrived in Egypt during the first half of 2012, an increase of 31.5% from the same period in 2011
Government approves new centre for the development of SMEs
Ganzouri’s cabinet has approved the transformation of the Industrial Modernization Center (IMC) into a centre that focuses on the development of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The goal of…
Protests against sexual harassment on the rise
Marchers hope to publicly demonstrate a strong response to the rising reports of harassment and assault in Egypt
Law to force Ultra-Orthodox in Israel to serve in military
Process of revising exemption laws threatens to dissolve ruling coalition
Iran discovers oil field but who’s buying?
Kenya cancels oil deal with Iran after threat of sanctions for doing business with the nation
Suspects apprehended in Suez for ‘fiancé killing’
Three men have confessed to murdering the youth in Suez for being in an “inappropriate situation” with a girl
