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Prices soar in Egypt, but people find ways to cope
In Egypt, economic challenges since 2016 forced the people to adapt to price hikes. From an economic standpoint, the rising prices drive customer demand lower. To cope, Egyptians are struggling to cut their expenses and find alternatives to pricey commodities and services.
Growing Ethiopian economy, yet facing political troubles, external risks
Some of Ahmed’s reforms stirred-up tensions within Oromo Democratic Party, wider country
Libya Tajoura attack: Migrants caught up in spiral of violence
“This is another example of the suffering of migrants living in countries of crises”
Warda case raises question: how the society sees sexual harassment?
There are several similar cases in which the people judge females for the way they dress or live, however, when it comes to their exposure to sexual harassment, the people apply double standards.
Can homeschooling replace formal education in Egypt?
Collection of testimonies and experiences of parents as well as educators on homeschooling
Discounting weight of crystal stones when returning jewellery disrupts Egyptian gold market
Issue opens the way for fraud, stealing citizens’ gold savings, turning them into glass
Drop in US dollar exchange rate cuts auto prices by 3%
Mostafa excludes impact of car sales on dollar
On Al-Zarqawi’s 13th death anniversary, ISIS crumbles, yet still poses threat
‘If anything, ISIS is better poised for a comeback than it was a decade ago,’ says author
Number of 13 banks score EGP 8.48bn in net profits in 1Q19
CIB ranks 1st with profits of EGP 2.64bn, QNB AlAhli follows, Faisal Islamic Bank in 3rd
‘Paranormal’ loyal readers reveal expectations, fears over Netflix new series
“There are characters that should stay fictional, such as Refaat Ismael,’ says reader
Egyptian banks to record strong loan growth, EGP to stabilise: Fitch Solutions
Haftar’s Tripoli offensive could spiral out of control, yet fiscal deficit expected to narrow
Sheikh El-Hara TV show continues to air while Basma Wahba steps down
TV show criticised by numerous audiences for violating celebrities’ privacy by putting them under pressure to speak about their personal lives
Egypt actively encourages private education: PwC
Essential for government to maintain balance between public, private education to ensure equitable access to education for all, says report
Cooking, baking: Alternative profession for working women
Women manage to transfer kitchen from housewives’ daily routine to source of income
“You break our fast”: Women struggle from different kinds of harassment in Ramadan
“I fear that some of them will eventually hurt me,” young female translator says
Al-Bashir might be tried for crimes against humanity: Amnesty International
Despite his removal, Sudan continues to suffer from human rights violations
Ridesharing applications’ cost, prevalence
Sometimes using the underground to commute to your full-time job is not convenient, while waiting for the bus is difficult or unbearable, and because some companies know this, ridesharing applications had to come into the picture. A few years ago, the transportations sector welcomed ridesharing applications. What is not to like about them? They are …
Bin Laden’s 8th death anniversary: Al-Qaeda improving
“Al-Qaeda managed to achieve important political gains precisely because it has learned strategic benefits of civilian restraint,” says analyst
MPs insist on their old rent draft, Parliament to discuss government’s bill
Government bill focuses on non-residential units, while MPs’ bill includes both cases
Young Arabs call on their governments for reforms
The 2019 ASDA’A BCW Arab Youth Survey disclosed its results on Sunday, providing governments, the private sector, and civil society with insights into the concerns, hopes, and aspirations of Arab youth. This year survey is the 11th annual ASDA’A BCW Arab Youth Survey, namely “A Call for Reform,” giving an overview of the Arab youth …
Fake bullion coins spread in Egypt’s gold market
90% of gold bullion coins traded in Egypt are not incompatible with specifications
Believe it or not, trading of used gold jewellery is illegal in Egypt
Egyptians prefer used gold jewellery as savings tool instead of gold bullion, pounds of gold
Lanterns still find their way to Egyptians’ lives despite economic conditions
“It is a tradition. No one can start Ramadan without getting a new Fanoos” says merchant
7th AMF: Calls for Media Literacy’s integration into schools, universities’ curriculum
We totally support such proposals, waiting for suggestions to consider them in ministry’s plans, says Education Ministry
‘Menstrual leave’: delayed right or preferential move?
Debates over women’s rights for days off during their periods
Spring meetings: IMF urges policymakers to prepare for slower growth through smart decisions, cooperative work
Washington, DC- Thousands of delegates and officials have arrived in Washington, DC, for the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, which is taking place from 8 to 14 April. The spring meetings of the boards of governors of the World Bank Group and the IMF bring together central bankers, ministers of …
Risk of energy price shock, unemployment top MENA risks landscape: WEF
Perception of insecurity remains concern in region
Israel elections: Netanyahu’s win scathing impact on Middle East
‘Polls could give Netanyahu win, lead to Israel de facto annexation of West Bank,’ says analyst
On sidelines of Al Sisi’s visit to US: Egyptian success, American resentment
Egypt will not accept pressure regarding diversifying its weapons’ sources, says Major General Mahmoud Diaa
Will Middle East crises affect Egypt-US relations?
Egypt will not accept relocating Palestinians in Sinai