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UN Women, EU Commission launch ‘Khadija’ network for women’s economic empowerment

“We want Arab governments to specify 25% quota for women’s businesses,” says…

Shaimaa Raafat

11 ‘homosexuals’ arrested in pre-Eid morality raids

Arrests are an example of regular pre-Eid anti-vice campaigns, says researcher

Emir Nader

Hamas rejects construction of ‘water channels’ along Gaza border

This is a normal security procedure designed to destroy smuggling tunnels, says…

Nourhan Fahmy

Egypt welcomes Eid Al-Adha with strong precautions

Interior and health ministries plan to secure people’s health and security during…

Daily News Egypt

46 alleged Muslim Brotherhood members arrested

Charges of inciting violence and unlawfully demonstrating

Daily News Egypt

5 more militants killed, 15 arrested in ongoing military campaign in Sinai

The armed forces have been posting daily statements on “Retribution for the…

Daily News Egypt

Egypt voices concerns on effects of delay in Libyan political agreement

Affiliated militias pose risk of derailing a political settlement

Emir Nader

Minister of Interior authorises visits for prisoners on Eid Al-Adha

Two ‘exceptional’ visits will be granted to prisoners on the occasion, until…

Nourhan Fahmy

Explosion injures 2 policemen near Foreign Ministry’s Mohandessin office

The explosion has not been claimed as a militant attack

Daily News Egypt

Talks with Fenosa, BG remain ongoing to contain dispute

Providing fuel of various kinds in holiday period and beginning of academic…

Mohamed Ayyad