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Great Place to Work recognises SAS Institute as one of best 50 workplaces in Middle East
SAS’ Recognition is based on its adoption of workplace ethos focusing on employee engagement and empowerment

Questions arise on next Arab country to normalise ties with Israel
Following Bahrain, UAE normalisation of ties, Trump claims that as many as nine Arab countries are ready to make peace with Israel

Egyptian handcrafted carpets tell history at Al-Harraniyya’s Wissa Wassef Centre
Combining ancient techniques and inborn creativity, Egypt’s artisanal weavers create magical story-telling carpets

Female journalists demand stricter anti-harassment stance from Egypt Press Syndicate
Syndicate’s board to decide on memorandum submitted by several female Egyptian journalists during Thursday meeting demanding safe work environment

Egypt’s American Diploma students to take ACT exams after SAT leaks
SAT will halt until exams are changed from current paper-based system to electronic system, which will take 18 months, says Tarek Shawky

Historical maps of Egypt (Part I): The Golden Age of Egypt’s interest in the Nile
In the fifth century BCE, the Greek historian Herodotus described Egypt as a “gift of the Nile”. He was, in fact, referring to the Nile Delta, created thanks to the alluvial accumulations at the expense of the retreating sea coast

Egypt’s cattle trade season pressured by COVID-19 ahead of Eid Al-Adha
“My business has been affected because of coronavirus, as my purchase of meat for the Eid Al-Adha. I believe that greedy merchants are to blame,” said Shaaban Taha, a tailor and owner of a small clothing factory in Giza.

Egypt faces protracted security challenges along western borders with Libya
Libya’s deteriorating security means terrorism is being reproduced in Egypt, but at higher severity, says Egyptian security expert

Senate to help improve quality of Egyptian legislation: Political Pundit
Final candidates running for Senate elections on list system will be announced Sunday

Smokers not more susceptible to COVID-19 infection: Researchers
Giving smokers alternative nicotine delivery means they might prefer these products over cigarettes, and produce better outcomes, says Polosa

Younger employees most affected by pandemic-caused income declines, job losses
One in four Egyptians have altered food habits due to ongoing crisis, says CAPMAS

Education Ministry promises adjustments after inconveniences in Thanaweyya Amma exams
I am not the kind of person who is easily worried, but what I saw on the first day made me totally uncomfortable, says student

In uneasy times, Magnum offers affordable options for securing organisations
Magnum Security Services provides security personnel to help companies, individuals keep their peace of mind

MIU students launch public awareness campaign for early detection of hearing impairment
Campaign tries to help parents detect symptoms and early signs of hearing impairment in their infants

Graduation project tackles reducing Egypt’s divorce rates
Young students set up ‘Abl El Bedaya’ providing pre-marital counselling to young couples looking to get married

Ein Khudra, the hidden Diamond of Desert
Legend has it that the oasis has a huge treasure trove of gold buried in days of yore

‘I thought I would not recover’: COVID-19 survivors recount their ordeals
‘My 65-year-old mother spent 22 days at quarantine hospital and was then discharged,’ says a survivor’s daughter

Egyptian expats narrate their stories of loneliness during pandemic
One young expat notes the psychological pain of being unable to return home if any of her family, especially her grandmother, was infected

Psychological impact of COVID-19 sees increase in depression, anxiety, grief
Egyptians report fears and uncertainty as many unable to cope with added stress of pandemic

Will Covid-19 be nail in the coffin of print journalism?
‘People would prefer digital journalism to avoid the contagion of coronavirus through touching newspapers,’ says professor

Female domestic workers stuck between rock and hard place
“I only have two options. If I stayed at home, I will die of hunger. If I went out, I might die of disease,” says day labourer

Coronavirus outbreak: More world officials infected
UK PM and health minister join list of officials tested positive for coronavirus

Prominent celebrities contract coronavirus
Events put on hold worldwide as pandemic continues

Amid coronavirus pandemic, Egyptian teachers and families struggle to cope with online education
“Students are not always dedicated in normal classroom lectures, so it’s difficult to let them shoulder all the responsibility,” says university lecturer

What has happened in Egypt since discovering 1st COVID-19 case?
Egypt has taken several measures on economic, medical, social, educational levels

Covid-19 economic impact: fate of Egypt’s irregular workers, underprivileged uncertain
Food, cash assistance among labour experts’ recommendations

Egypt keeps pursuing diplomatic route over GERD, although talks stalled
Ethiopia prepares new draft agreement on GERD, Sudan to reportedly mediate talks

ILO operates 17 projects in Egypt with $24m total budget
The ILO called Egypt to join the coalition steering committee, which currently only has a few countries. At the moment, it only has two representatives from each continent, due to Egyptian efforts in conducting studies, programmes and legislation that are meant to bridge the gap between men and women in payment, treatment, and many other social interactions, Hassan explained

Trade unions give workers strength when fall in confrontation with employers: ILO
Many projects on ground support women to break through glass ceiling, bridge gender gap, says Karen Curtis

Iran COVID-19 crisis: 4,747 cases confirmed, amid fears over wide-scale spread
WHO says doctors have concerns they do not necessarily have enough equipment, supplies, ventilators, respirators, oxygen