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New disputed decree to restrain future of musical concerts, festivals in Egypt
‘Gesture destroys musical activity inside Egypt,’ says researcher, lawyer
Best countries to start business in: US, Switzerland, Japan on list
Connectedness to rest of world, availability of a skilled, educated workforce, developed infrastructure, a well-developed legal framework, easy access to capital are all important factors in country to start a business in
Investigation must be conducted for possible war crimes in Yemen: rights groups
Human rights groups have called for an extensive investigation for possible war crimes in Yemen, accusing the US-allied United Arab Emirates (UAE) of engaging in “systemic enforced disappearance and torture and other ill-treatment amounting to war crimes.” Amnesty International said that “justice remains elusive a year after a network of secret prisons was first exposed …
In light of IMF’s third review report, analysts recommend authorities to boost Egyptian exports, refraining risks
Exports are projected to reach $53.1bn in current FY 2018/2019
‘Deal of the century’: troubled or dead?
PA, Hamas renew opposition to US-Israeli offer compromising historic rights
Three financial agreements likely to be signed on side-lines of Macron’s scheduled visit to Egypt
Agreements include social protection projects, mobile health clinics, fashion’s technical support, states ministerial data
Egyptian-French Business, political, military relations thriving
Total net French investment reaches about $4.9bn with more than 160 French companies
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Will Egypt’s new media law bring back objectives of ministry of information?
Despite critics continues, remarks over the law to be discussed in parliament next week
Countries demand Egypt to cancel ministerial decree to register foreign manufacturers at GOEIC
Demands to improve efficiency, transparency of Egypt’s customs, trade policies
Humanitarian challenges top global migration crisis as host countries fight for solutions
Some 3,000 migrant children remain separated from their parents and held in federal custody, in detention centres at the southwest border with Mexico, decried by critics of US President Donald Trump’s zero-tolerance policy regarding illegal immigration. Thousands of miles away, where about 40 people were rescued, more than 60 migrants are reportedly missing in the …
Faces from Balkan-Egyptian community
The Egyptian presence in the Balkan region dates back about 3,000 years ago, when Egyptians travelled to the Balkan Peninsula, during the prosperity and glory of the ancient Egyptian empire, during the iron revolution, at the time of the 19th Dynasty of Egypt. Descendants of some of those Egyptian migrants are still there, distributed across …
Closer look at economic, political cooperation between Egypt, US
Economic expert calls for new business map with US
Myanmar’s security officials should face courts for crimes against humanity against Rohingya: Amnesty International
‘What will it take for international community to take justice seriously?’ says Matthew Wells, senior crisis adviser at Amnesty International
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Egyptian authorities to present their Voluntary National Review 2018 on 17 July
Ministers of planning, investment are expected to attend UN’s High-Level Political Forum
Balkan Egyptian week kicks off in Kosovo with hopes for connection with ‘motherland’
Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass presents celebration, meets Kosovan president
Trump attempts to push ‘deal of century’ past Arabs, Palestinian rights uncertain
White House adviser addressed Middle East leaders last week amid PA rejection
Is Egypt on cusp of drawing a new map for political parties after absence of influence?
A take on political life expectations in Egypt
New media laws introduce some journalists’ rights, ignore others
Parliament approves three laws to regulate media, press
Qatari crisis: Stagnant boycott with no prospects for resolution
As conflict enters first year, Arab quartet makes no escalation but reinstates stance
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Cairo’s female mesaharaty struggles to maintain profession, knocking doors of other jobs rest of year
It is not begging, it is centuries-old job in Islamic, Arab world, says Dalal Abdel-Qader
Uzbekistan: Jewel of Central Asia
Uzbekistan is one of the Islamic federal republics that were part of the former Soviet Union. Tashkent is the capital city of Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan is divided into twelve autonomous provinces, many of which have a rich Islamic history. The Uzbek language is one of the Turkic languages and is Uzbekistan’s only official state language. Since …
Students narrate ongoing thanaweya amma exams ‘nightmare’
This year’s exams season started on Sunday, expected to end in July
President’s second mandate: Challenges and opportunities
Economic reform policies top issues, political reform hoped for
Spending on food: Which countries spend most?
Spending on fast food increasingly growing, linked to higher obesity rates
Government pressed to combat discrimination
Constitution stipulates establishment of independent commission for that purpose
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Slight changes in Ramadan goods prices compared to last year
Unlike every year, yamesh sections face moderate turnout due to price hikes
Cost of tying the knot: How much do weddings cost globally?
Average cost of British wedding has risen to £27,000
Could historic Arab struggle for Palestinian cause still has an impact?
League of Arab Nations convened Thursday to discuss Israeli aggressions, condemns US embassy’s move
Once an ally, Iran becomes top target of Saudi-Israeli bloc
European countries attempt to save Iran nuclear deal after US pulls out
Al-Qaeda restores ideological dominance as IS threat diminishes
As the Islamic State group (IS) suffers a downfall after its defeat in Syria and Iraq, a new challenge is rising: a revived Al-Qaeda, and its affiliates, which has started to regain its previous status as the world’s top terrorist threat. While the world focused on the self-proclaimed Islamic State, as it dominated the headlines …