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Deadly rides: Inside the ‘Class C’ trains

Why did at least 15 people die on train rides in 2015?

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Egyptians ask minister if he can live on EGP 2 per day

“If you can live on EGP 2, so can we,” citizen says…

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Sawiris conglomerate: From small Upper Egypt business to world’s billionaires lists

Members of the family operate in construction, hotels, telecom, and media sectors,…

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Businessmen and the state: A confusing relationship

Several businessmen faced issues this year such as confiscating assets, freezing stocks…

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The contested ‘khidma’ in understanding Coptic Orthodox Church politics

Although this debate has frequently been highlighted within academic platforms and through…

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Egyptian army’s economic empire: Unidentified market share yet high impact

Egypt hopes to export fertilisers through a new army-owned factory

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Individuals pay for government’s ambition through taxes

Around 25% of budget revenues are from sales taxes, indirectly obtained from…

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Imbaba: From an Islamist stronghold, to Coptic and female finalists

Amid medium turnout, coordinators are harassing journalists; army prevents picture taking; tuk-tuk…

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Are parliamentary elections transparent despite violations?

Court revokes elections’ results in several constituencies

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Ashura: A day in history of discrimination against Egyptian Shi’as

Although there are Sunni Muslims who partake in the Ashura  commemoration with…

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