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‘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
Fatwa Law: regulation or restricting freedom of expression?
‘Bill aims to regulate public fatwas, fight extremist, radical ideologies,’ says Hamroush
On ‘Great March of Return’ 1st anniversary, Israeli fire kills Palestinians
Over 200 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli army since protests started last year
Far-right terrorism: gaining momentum around world
‘It came in response to racism, globalisation, mass migration,’ says analyst
New Zealand mosque attacks: terrorism or act of violence?
‘It is clear that this can now only be described as a terrorist attack,’ says New Zealand Prime Minister
Who’s who in Egypt’s Press Syndicate mid-term elections
General assembly election will take place on Friday to choose leader, six members
Debate on Egypt’s new personal status draft law
National Council for Women only cares about divorced custody holders
Africa drowning in armed conflicts
Conflict over diamonds, power, ravages continent
Controversy resurfaces over polygamy among Egyptians
People divided as some think Al Tayeb’s statements are diversions from texts of Sunnah, Quran, while others praised them
Cairo deadly train accident: Rundown railways, continued neglect
“They were heading to a wedding in Alexandria, children died, parents are in intensive care,” says victims’ family