Rising funds for MENA region
The World Bank has deemed it necessary to help the MENA region rebuild from the aftermath of the Arab Spring with an investment of half a billion dollars. The bank is trying to raise the fund through one of its Read more
Tag: Egypt
Tahrir Square: Season II
Egypt has less than two weeks before the runoff of the presidential elections take centre stage between Mohammed Mursi of the Muslim Brotherhood and Mr. Ahmed Shafiq. Both candidates are hard on their campaigns. During one of his campaigns, Mr. Read more
Egypt: Official results announced
The presidential election commission has officially announced the results of the first presidential elections after the Mubarak regime. There were no outright winners. Mohammed Mursi of the Muslim Brotherhood and Ahmed Shafiq, the last prime minister to serve under Hosni Read more
Egypt 2012: Morsi and Abolfotoh are expected for a second round
According to many monitors, the turnout rate for Egypt’s election is expected to be the highest ever as it draws long lines in polling stations around the country. For many observers and analysts, Mohamed Morsi, the main Islamist contender for Read more
Egypt: Campaigns come to an end
Political campaigns have come to an end in the run up of the first presidential elections in Egypt after the ousting of Housni Mubarak. All political parties and independent candidates are now banned from having public activities. The ban is Read more
Egypt: Arm Smugglers apprehended at the border
Egyptian security agents successfully intercepted arms on their border with Libya being smuggled into the country. The arms heading for the Sinai by three smugglers included surface to surface missiles, rocket – propelled grenades, mortar rounds, automatic rifles, artillery shells Read more
UAE: Our security is dear
During a dialogue with the citizens of the Kingdom, Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasmi, didn’t waste much time to lay emphasis on the security and stability of the nation and at the same time reminding them of the sacrifices Read more
Egypt / Saudi Arabia: Both sides walk on the cautious path
Since the detention of an Egyptian human rights lawyer after his arrival at the airport of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia has ignited diplomatic crisis between the two countries. He is accused of being in possession of banned drug tablets in Read more
Egypt / Israel: Their relations at a brink
If only “a new price and new conditions” could be agreed upon, Egypt is ready to revive the more than decade long contract that it has signed with Israel according to the Minister of International Cooperation, Fayza Abul Naga. He Read more
Egypt: A new law for the elections
Elections in Egypt are scheduled to take place on the 23rd and the 24th of May and the handing over of power to civilian rule on the 1st of July. They will be the first elections after the post Mubarak Read more