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Saudi jails Islamist for 8 years for Twitter protest call
Security forces had previously arrested the accused on similar charges, but freed them after they signed a pledge not to take part in such activities again.
Israel to show long-range rockets from ‘Iran arms ship’
The military says it found 40 long-range M-302 rockets aboard the Panamanian-flagged Klos-C it intercepted in the Red Sea last week, as well as 181 122mm mortar shells and approximately 400,000 7.62-calibre rounds.
Anti-Coup Alliance denounces Saudi Arabia’s support for âcoupâ
Group calls on Saudis to support Egyptian people and not the “oppressive putschist regime”
Dubaiâs Majid Al Futtaim group invests EGP 16.5bn in Egypt
The retail group plans to establish five commercial malls in Egypt over the next five years
Nine detainees arrested during revolutionary anniversary released
Detention of 22 more detainees arrested from Dokki on 25 January is renewed
USAID supports entrepreneurship in Luxor
Over 150 entrepreneurs, 20 mentors and 4 judges were present at the entrepreneurship event
N. Korean leader enjoys 100% ‘poll’ win
“All the voters of the constituency took part in voting and 100 percent of them voted for Kim Jong-Un,” the North’s official KCNA news agency said.
ABnâG, the latest platform for all things design
ABnâG experiments with a new concept of bringing together designers of different backgrounds under one roof
Love Matters website for sexual education launches an Arabic version
The website aims to avoid misconceptions and provide proper information about sexual health and practices
HarassMap launches new âDonât Be Silentâ campaign
Mesh Saktaâs goal is to empower women and to highlight the criminal nature of sexual harassment
Foul of beans
One of those traditional treats to munch on are termes, or lupin beans.
Who needs a constitution?
It’s a running joke in the political circuits in developing countries: “Who needs a constitution over here?” Currently in Egypt, the joke has turned sour. Three years, six cabinets (not counting the reshuffles), two Constituent Assemblies and two constitutions after the 25 January Revolution, Egypt remains a country not bothered by its own governing laws. …
Islam and politics can’t go together
By Moha Ennaji The last three or so decades have seen a spectacular rise of what came to be called âpolitical Islamâ: a complex but real category in political and social sciences. Whether espoused or shunned, political Islam has created a genuine debate. However, the recent events in Egypt and Tunisia threw serious doubt on …
The Ukrainian struggle is right
By Dr James Zogby The Ukrainian struggle for independence speaks to me on so many levels. Because I know the history of the Ukraine, I understand their resentment and fear of their often domineering Russian neighbour. I also understand their deep attachment to their land, their culture, and the story of their people. Ukrainians have …
Part I : Arab integration: A 21st century development imperative
“Pity the nation divided into fragments, each fragment deeming itself a nation”
Court upholds sentence in Sayed Belal murder case
Defendant had challenged the court verdict sentencing him to 15 years in prison
Tourism minister offers incentives for Europe to lift travel warnings
Hisham Zaazou says he will coordinate with the Minister of Civil Aviation to decrease flight costs and cut exit fees
Field Marshal Al-Sisi announces one million residential units for youth
Army to cooperate with Emirati construction company Arabtec to supply units over period of five years
Threat of terrorism still present in the region: Foreign minister
United Arab Emirates praises recent Saudi decision to list the Brotherhood as a terrorist organisation
PM approves EGP 850m traffic project in Giza governorate
Mehleb said the traffic route, a joint effort between the ministries of Irrigation, Agriculture, and Environment, will not have any negative effect on neighbouring farmland.
China provides Egypt with $24.4m grant
The non-refundable grant will support social and economic development
Tourist arrival rates declined 28.9% in January: CAPMAS
Tourists spent around 8,888,058 nights during January, statistics agency says
Fitch upgrade boosts Saudi shares
Saudi Arabiaâs measure advanced 1.1% to its highest level since July 2008, while trading volume jumped to its highest in almost two years.
New presidential elections law comes under fire
Lawyer files appeal, political parties suspicious after presidency issues a decree granting Supreme Electoral Commission immunity from legal scrutiny
Doctors, dentists and pharmacists start open ended strike
Doctors held an open ended strike in 2012 which lasted more than 80 days
Government will not cut energy subsidies: Prime minister
Ibrahim Mehleb said his government is working on redistributing the energy subsidies to âoffer it to those who deserve helpâ
MasterCard celebrates Global Money Week
Financial institutions will benefit as well from the initiative, as the banks will be provided the opportunity to build long term relationship with their customers.
Qatar may face higher costs of hiring foreign workers: IMF
Qatar, which has denied the Guardianâs findings, has seen an increasing influx of foreigners, now estimated at 1.8 million, with its population rising 10% in 2013.
Maspero must stop âmuzzlingâ voices of dissent: ANHRI
Human rights groups decries cancelation of TV show after if refused censorship
No Palestinian reconciliation without Egypt sponsorship: Hamas
Fatah says Hamas âdoes not have the rightâ to decide if Egypt is to sponsor Palestinian reconciliation talks