Egypt
Future of ministry of investment unknown following Mohie Eddin’s appointment to the World Bank
September 9, 2010
Future of ministry of investment unknown following Mohie Eddin’s appointment to the World Bank
Investment Minister Mahmoud Mohi Eddin is scheduled to start his new job as managing director of the World Bank in…
Peace talks: Once more without much feeling
September 9, 2010
Peace talks: Once more without much feeling
As Palestinian, Israeli, and American negotiators fly into Sharm El Sheikh this week for round two of the latest US-sponsored…
Thursday’s papers: Mohie Eddin to the World Bank, ‘Burn a Quran Day,’ and church controversies
September 9, 2010
Thursday’s papers: Mohie Eddin to the World Bank, ‘Burn a Quran Day,’ and church controversies
Nearly every Egyptian newspaper dedicated its biggest front page headlines on Thursday, 9 September to the news of the nomination…
Government to establish shelter for victims of human trafficking
September 9, 2010
Government to establish shelter for victims of human trafficking
Moshira Khattab, the Minister of Family and Population (MFP), signed a cooperation protocol with the International Organization for Migration (IOM)…
Committee to be drawn up for development of Bulaq slums
September 9, 2010
Committee to be drawn up for development of Bulaq slums
A committee--to be headed by General Mahmoud Yassin, Cairo's western region Deputy Governor--will soon be established to supervise the planned…
ElBaradei calls for ‘unconventional’ moves to affect political change
September 9, 2010
ElBaradei calls for ‘unconventional’ moves to affect political change
At a meeting with labor union leaders in Mahalla on Tuesday, independent presidential hopeful Mohamed ElBaradei said that those wishing…
Women’s rights group: Egyptian political system marginalizes women
September 9, 2010
Women’s rights group: Egyptian political system marginalizes women
Egyptian political parties marginalize the role of women within party structures and higher committees, according to a new report issued…
Minister: Egypt’s 2nd nuclear plant to be built in Al-Negila
September 8, 2010
Minister: Egypt’s 2nd nuclear plant to be built in Al-Negila
The area of Al-Negila, located south of the coastal town of Marsa Matrouh, has been chosen for the site of…
US State Dept: Washington wants fair People’s Assembly elections
September 8, 2010
US State Dept: Washington wants fair People’s Assembly elections
US State Department Spokesman Philip Crowley on Wednesday said Washington wanted to see "free and fair" parliamentary elections in Egypt.…