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Last round in Washington: an end to GERD strife or a talk going no where?
While the three countries’ foreign ministers are expected to convene in Washington to solve disputes, Ethiopia seeks South Africa as mediator
After initial denial, Iran admits ‘mistakenly’ downing Ukrainian airliner
Ukrainian president expects a full admission of guilt and compensation
Economy Plus poll forecasts currency appreciation, lower interest rates, price cuts across consumer goods
Appreciation of currency, lower interest rates, price cuts across consumer goods, and stability of fuel costs
Qassim Soleimani: the construction worker who spearheaded Iran’s Middle East ‘shadow wars’
Pentagon to deploy roughly 3,500 more troops to the Middle East after killing Quds Force commander
Local Administration Committee supports local council draft law, suggests amendment
Heads of several parliamentary blocs rejected the law, believing that it includes constitutional flaws
Concerns arise as ‘foreign mercenaries’ mobilise to Libyan battlefield
‘GNA’s need is immediate, Ankara deploys Syrian rebels without a troop authorisation from Turkey’s parliament,’ says fellow
The age of streaming: global service providers fight for profit
Streaming as an idea started when its predecessor, a peer-to-peer file-sharing system Napster, was created in 2001, followed by Apple’s iTunes a couple of years later. Spotify, in an attempt to combat music piracy, was founded in 2006 by Swedish duo Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon.
The return of the Information Ministry will not impact the three media supervising bodies: experts
Media figures believe the ministry will have limited roles as all responsibilities are provided to three state bodies in accordance to the constitution
Egypt’s giant natural gas discoveries are key for Egyptian industrial players
Strengthening EGP could result in further margin pressure
Highest HIV rates are in MENA region, with 36,000 cases: UNAIDS Egypt
It is important to provide psychological support for HIV patients as it is linked to behaviors that society condemns such as drugs and sex.
Italy, Egypt’s business relations strengthen despite political differences
Regeni’s murder case still on top agenda in four high level presidential meetings in 2019
Turkey-GNA accord activated: Ankara ready to send troops to Libya as tensions grow
‘Turkey’s most likely objective is to help GNA-allied militias battle LNA to a stalemate, then seek a bargain with Russia as done in Syria,’ says fellow
Total of 65% of citizens in six Middle East countries think corruption increased: TI
According to the research, 44% of people think most or all parliamentarians and government officials are corrupt,
Al-Hattaba’s Al-Shurafa mausoleum: A heritage site with tourist potentials uncovered
Al-Hattaba residents have been living here since the neighbourhood was built. Their history is part of the history of Al-Hattaba
Fyonka: Egypt’s first only-women ride-hailing service, ten months into the market
‘It not only about providing female commuters with safer rides, but to make women a part of the ride-hailing industry as partners,’ says founder
Banning e-cigarettes is not the answer, regulations must be based on market specific risk proportions: research fellow
It’s clear that US cases of acute lung injury happened because of using illegal marijuana products
Debate still on: Is vaping really less harmful than smoking cigarettes?
We have about 40 million vapers worldwide
GIJC19: training and networking venue for investigative journalists from 130 countries
“GIJC was an excellent investment for me as a journalist who wants to specialise in investigative journalism,” says Tunisian journalist
Ride-hailing apps: safe haven for Egyptian women from harassment, yet they come with hefty price tag
‘I am not looking for excellent service, but less harmful alternative to public transport,’ says a female user
Clerics, intellectuals, MPs, urge state to finalise renewal of religious discourse
Over the years, calls for renewing religious discourse have been pressing for the Egyptian society as a result of Religious misconceptions that lead to the emergence of terrorism
Egypt’s press faces challenges in preserving quality journalism: Speakers of EMF’19
The press lost its basic services after its decline in quality and the absence of press analysis and live coverages, Al-Sannawi
Can desalination limit GERD’s impacts on Egypt’s water security?
Desalination plants in Egypt will provide clean water for drinking use, not agriculture, says former water resources minister
From Lebanon to Iraq: government leaders forced to resign following mass protests
Unlike Lebanon, Iraq protesters were faced by extreme violence
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed under scrutiny over Oromia clashes
Violence erupted in Addis Ababa and the outlying Oromia on Wednesday after local activist accused security forces of trying to attack him
GERD talks: Egypt, Ethiopia resume coordination, Russia ready to mediate
‘I believe Egypt has shown good faith more than it should, as its stance was very wise,’ says professor Noha Bakr
First Afro-Russian Forum: turning point in relations between Africa and Russia
Past five years already have seen remarkable growth in activities of Russian companies in a number of African countries
Egypt’s current account deficit to reach 2.5%of GDP in FY20,inflation to continue downward path : Fitch Solutions
Fitch forecasts Egypt’s GDP growth to average 4.5% y-o-y to 2028, from 3.6% in 2009-2018 period
Lebanon on fire: nationwide protests against regime reach its third day
PM sets deadline to contain outrage, Hezbollah dismisses government resign calls
Abiy Ahmed: wide reforms, but some sceptic over unsettled issues
Despite all his achievements in Ethiopia, the GERD dispute is still unsettled
Turkish offensive: Trump defends retreat, Germany, France halt arms exports
‘Withdrawing support from SDF is a small price to pay for getting Turkey to relieve Trump of Syria burden,” says Fellow