Features/Interviews
Dollar crisis hits pharma industry, causing shortages, possible production halt
March 17, 2016
Dollar crisis hits pharma industry, causing shortages, possible production halt
Egypt's pharmaceuticals industry is facing a serious shortage of raw materials, as well as serious financial difficulties, as a result…
Passengers complain about substandard services onboard trains
March 15, 2016
Passengers complain about substandard services onboard trains
A number of citizens have sent complaints to Al-Masry Al-Youm about poor train services. Doctor Hanan Farouk said in her complaint…
Pound devaluation will hit pharmaceutical industry hard: official
March 15, 2016
Pound devaluation will hit pharmaceutical industry hard: official
Leaders of Egypt's pharmaceuticals sector are seeking measures to mitigate the negative impacts of the recent devaluation of the Egyptian…
As hard times hit, Egyptians at last find fault with Sisi
March 13, 2016
As hard times hit, Egyptians at last find fault with Sisi
"Your exellency: you are not working," television presenter Azza al-Henawy said, looking into the camera but addressing the Egyptian president.…
Sharm el-Sheikh becomes ‘ghost town’ as tourists stay away
March 9, 2016
Sharm el-Sheikh becomes ‘ghost town’ as tourists stay away
Workers at the resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh are saying that the city has turned into a "ghost town", after…
On Women’s Day, stories of Egyptian women who made their mark in the West
March 8, 2016
On Women’s Day, stories of Egyptian women who made their mark in the West
As the world celebrates International Women's Day, numerous Egyptian women continue to exert their influence and make their mark, both…
Egypt’s poorest struggle to find rice amid hoarding
March 4, 2016
Egypt’s poorest struggle to find rice amid hoarding
Egypt has more rice than it needs but little available for those who need it most. The price the government pays…
Egypt migrant departures stir new concern in Europe
February 28, 2016
Egypt migrant departures stir new concern in Europe
The European Union fears Mediterranean migrant smuggling gangs are reviving a route from Egypt, officials told Reuters, putting thousands of…
Italian killing highlights assault on academic freedom in Egypt
February 26, 2016
Italian killing highlights assault on academic freedom in Egypt
When a colleague in Holland asked historian Pascale Ghazaleh this month whether to send a group of students to Egypt,…
Sisi’s ‘Egypt Vision 2030’ speech garners positive, negative reactions
February 25, 2016
Sisi’s ‘Egypt Vision 2030’ speech garners positive, negative reactions
Reactions from the media and politicians varied in response to an hour and a half long speech delievered by President…