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Students Against the Coup distances itself from Cairo University clashes
Group had called for protests in universities nationwide
Shootout in Zagazig critically injures two policemen
Third policeman fatally wounds one attacker
State council repeals new cabinet election law
Law will now allow those convicted of a crime to run for office
Ministry of Industry ‘committed to ensuring workers’ lawful rights’: Minister
Workers sit-in in Aswan disperses peacefully after listing their demands to Minister of Industry, Foreign Trade and Investment
Lebanon’s new energy minister says government to press on with gas tenders
Reuters – Lebanon’s new energy minister said on Saturday the government should press forward with its first offshore gas licensing round without further delay and his ministry would not be held up by the country’s political problems. Beirut estimates it has some 96 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of natural gas reserves but political dysfunction has …
Gulf airlines defend female cabin crew policies
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is running a campaign against Qatar Airways over its monitoring of staff and rules preventing women from becoming pregnant and getting married.
Rice export issue yet to be addressed: Minister of Supply
Merchant attempts to withhold rice stock re-emerge following announcement of plans to reopen rice exports
At least eight killed in road accident
Tourist bus flips near Red Sea, en route to Hurghada
UN statement on human rights not balanced or accurate: Foreign ministry
Ministry spokesman says security forces have acted with the “utmost restraint and in accordance with the law”
Nabil Fahmy meets with South Sudan foreign minister
South Sudan, Egyptian foreign ministers discuss economic ties, internal development and water security
SAFE Beacon honours Egyptian archaeologist Monica Hanna
SAFE is organising a few events in New York where people can meet award recipient Dr Monica Hanna
Literary journal creates new outlet for English authors
Rowayat’s editor in chief says the country has too many capable writers that do not get the opportunity to get published
Egypt’s Jewish community mourns the passing of Nadia Haroun
Nadia Haroun was the sister of community head Magda Haroun and the daughter of activist Shehata Haroun.
So how is the economy?
Last week we talked about the challenges facing the new Egyptian government. We spoke of the newly appointed prime minister’s objectives. Mr Mehleb has proclaimed that his main aims are to wipe out militant violence and improve the economy. Well, security we all know about and can see its status by watching the news; but how …
Higher Education in Egypt
The principal challenges
Equality and Justice in the Courtroom
By Navi Pillay It is natural for a man to respond to a nagging female partner with violence. Women’s demands for equal pay with men for equal skills are not justified, because women are likely to stop working to have children. A man who kills his wife may receive a more lenient sentence if she …
Women taking charge to save the environment
By Dr Cesar Chelala The growing worldwide demand for resources is threatening the world’s environmental health to an unprecedented extent. There is widespread agreement that unless new and more effective policies are set in place, this situation could have devastating implications for human development. In this context, women and children can be very active participants …
Presidency prohibits appeals to election procedures
Constitutional expert criticises decision, says it is unconstitutional.
In Pictures: World marks International Women’s Day
Photos By AFP
Equality for women and girls is progress for all: Lydia’s story
By Sabine Pallas Each year on 8 March, the International Land Coalition (ILC) celebrates International Women’s Day. The theme for 2014 is ‘Equality for women is progress for all’. The story of one young woman I met in Rwanda recently during a learning route organised by ILC and the NGO Procasur illustrates this theme perfectly. …
Citizens facing trials to be restricted from exercising political rights
State Council amending political rights law
Alexandria transport workers launch partial strike
Tanta Linen and Shebin Spinning’s demands remain unmet after a month of protests
Egyptian banks to bid 8,000 housing units: Minister of Housing
Mostafa Madbouly coordinates with Egyptian banks to enact the central banks initiative to aid low-middle income individuals.
Egypt boosts efforts to halt energy firm exodus
Reuters – Egypt is enhancing exploration terms and striving to repay nearly $5bn it owes to foreign oil and gas producers as it struggles to prevent them fleeing to more promising prospects elsewhere in Africa. Cairo needs them to expand exploration and bring new finds to production if it is to keep the lights on …
Coca-Cola aims to empower 4,000 Egyptian women by 2016
More than 1,250 women are participating in the micro-business projects that Coca-Cola launched
Egypt’s Global Telecom losses rise after Canadian writedown
Reuters – Global Telecom, the Egypt-based group formerly called Orascom Telecom, has fallen deeper into the red after taking a multi-million dollar impairment charge on its Canadian business following the latter’s withdrawal from a 4G spectrum auction. The group’s results coincided with earnings from 51.9% owner Vimpelcom, which were also impacted by events at the …
Egypt lauds Saudi decision to list Brotherhood as terrorist organisation
Cairo and Riyadh’s cooperation aims to spread teaching of tolerant Islam and tackle extremism, says foreign ministry
6 April Democratic Front elects new political office
Youth political movement declines to announce its numbers
Freedom for the Brave calls for release of detained revolutionaries
According to initiative’s statement, revolutionaries face “arrest and torture, prison and detention centres”
Egypt presses Libya on expatriate safety
Libyan prime minister assures Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy of efforts to secure safety for Egyptians in Libya