Egypt
British archaeologist aims to pinpoint Nefertiti’s tomb
September 29, 2015
British archaeologist aims to pinpoint Nefertiti’s tomb
Standing before the majestic gold, ochre and white frescos of Tutankhamun's tomb, British archaeologist Nicholas Reeves on Monday passionately defended…
Egyptian court upholds elections committee decision against Ezz
September 29, 2015
Egyptian court upholds elections committee decision against Ezz
A court in Shebin El Kom, Monufiya turned down a lawsuit filed by businessman Ahmed Ezz against a decision to…
Campaign records more than 400 sexual harassment incidents during Eid
September 28, 2015
Campaign records more than 400 sexual harassment incidents during Eid
A campaign monitoring sexual harassment during official holidays has recorded over 400 incidents of verbal and physical sexual harassment during the…
Water shortage threatens 100,000 acres east of Suez Canal
September 28, 2015
Water shortage threatens 100,000 acres east of Suez Canal
After living abroad for 40 years, Mohamed Fouda returned to Egypt in 2005 to invest in the reclamation of 1,000…
Amreya Spinning and Weaving company to close for 1 month
September 28, 2015
Amreya Spinning and Weaving company to close for 1 month
The president of Misr El Amreya For Spinning and Weaving in Alexandria announced he will shut down the company for…
Nobel winner ElBaradei to speak at Illinois State University
September 28, 2015
Nobel winner ElBaradei to speak at Illinois State University
A Nobel laureate known for his efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons is set to speak at Illinois…
Egypt’s president plans shift to value-added tax regime
September 28, 2015
Egypt’s president plans shift to value-added tax regime
The Egyptian president plans to have his government introduce a value-added tax regime as part of major economic reforms, according…
60% of Egyptian businessman prefer to pay bribes instead of investing elsewhere: survey
September 28, 2015
60% of Egyptian businessman prefer to pay bribes instead of investing elsewhere: survey
Sixty percent of Egyptian businessmen prefer to pay bribes to government officials in order to obtain licenses for their projects…
NGO wants many laws amended by next government
September 28, 2015
NGO wants many laws amended by next government
Human rights organization One World Foundation for Development and Civil Society has urged the amendment of several laws following the election…
Duraid Lahham speaks about art, politics and religion
September 28, 2015
Duraid Lahham speaks about art, politics and religion
In an interview with Al-Masry Al-Youm, Syrian actor Duraid Lahham said he is preparing for a new series on the…