Features/Interviews
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…
Chinese imports crush local shoe-making industry in lead-up to Eid
September 22, 2015
Chinese imports crush local shoe-making industry in lead-up to Eid
Struck with workforce shortages and overwhelmed by cheaper imports, Egypt’s local shoe-making industry is suffering, unable to tap into the…
New culture minister’s past as Saudi Arabia critic worrisome
September 21, 2015
New culture minister’s past as Saudi Arabia critic worrisome
The appointment of author Helmy El-Sayed Hassan Namnam as the new Culture Minister has received mixed reactions, with some welcoming…
The Petrified Forest: an unprotected natural reserve
September 21, 2015
The Petrified Forest: an unprotected natural reserve
The Environment Ministry offered private sector companies in January the ability to sponsor and protect the Petrified Forest, located near…
Assassination or imprisonment is the curse for amending the Constitution
September 16, 2015
Assassination or imprisonment is the curse for amending the Constitution
The Constitution is the most important document governing the relationship between the ruler and the citizens. It is based on…
Sisi’s Constitution remarks spark controversy on possible amendment
September 16, 2015
Sisi’s Constitution remarks spark controversy on possible amendment
Remarks by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on parliamentary powers enshrined in the Constitution have triggered a debate among politicians and…
Conspiracy prevented anti-Civil Service Law ‘million man’ protest: Al-Kashif
September 15, 2015
Conspiracy prevented anti-Civil Service Law ‘million man’ protest: Al-Kashif
Tarek al-Kashif, a member of the tax employees’ committee that is protesting the civil service law, said in an interview…
Weak economy reduces impact of positive news on stock market: Financial analyst
September 15, 2015
Weak economy reduces impact of positive news on stock market: Financial analyst
Wael Ziada, a financial analyst, has said in an interview with Al-Masry Al-Youm that the Egyptian Stock Exchange has since…
Qastal landport gains are High Dam port losses
September 14, 2015
Qastal landport gains are High Dam port losses
The High Dam port has for years been the only link between Egypt and Sudan, with regards to the movement…
Digging for antiquities, a dream to get rich fast in Upper Egypt
September 13, 2015
Digging for antiquities, a dream to get rich fast in Upper Egypt
Digging for antiquities is a common phenomenon in Upper Egypt and it has its own rituals.