Cabinet formation to steer EGX performance this week
The stock market took a hit when HeshamQandil, Minsiter of Water Resources and Irrigation, was chosen to lead the new government
The “civil” and the “religious”: maintaining the distinction
Among the social and political effects of the rise of the post-revolutionary Islamic elite in Egypt is a harmful blurring between the civil and religious spheres. The two realms were…
Prank program stirs further TV based political controversy
TV has become a new front for political sparring between Israel and Egypt with a TV prank program escalating the tension
Iran to cut spending to help sanctions-hit economy
Iranian Economy Minister said “we agreed to cut budget spending ... and focus on domestic production.”
Suffering oppression during the holy month
How will Muslims celebrate Ramadan in a year when Muslim minorities are suffering oppression in a number of countries worldwide?
Morsy, the Brotherhood, and Qandil scrutinised
President Morsy, the Muslim Brotherhood, and newly appointed Prime Minister Hesham Qandil, remain the focus of opinion writing. The relationship between the Muslim Brotherhood and the Egyptian intelligentsia has raised…
Banks regain confidence in construction materials market
It is expected that banks largely invest in construction materials during the coming period
Political activist and paramedic tied to ‘No Military Trials’ kidnapped from home
The kidnapping of two activists against the military signals the treacherous road facing the No Military Trial campaign
Morsy’s ‘Clean Homeland’ plan met with skepticism
Morsy’s 100-day campaign relying on popular and reluctant participation
Syria rebel alliance leaves Al-Qaeda out
Links between Al-Qaeda and rebels fall flat while Kurd alliance is more fractured than it seems
