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INTERVIEW: A forum for peace and development
INTERVIEW: A forum for peace and development
This month’s first edition of the Aswan Forum is shedding light on the connection between post-conflict reconstruction and development in Africa, forum secretary Ashraf Sweilam tells Bassem Aly
Egypt's human rights council delegation visits Minya prison
The NCHR delegation inspected the conditions of the inmates and to make sure they are receiving appropriate medical care and nutrition
'Young theatre-makers are thirsty for knowledge': Tunisian director Hammadi Ouhaibi
Ouhaibi organises theatre directing workshops during the ongoing Alexandria Theatre Festival for Specialised Institutes
UNESCO says Egypt made progress in adult learning and education
In its fourth Global Report on Adult Learning and Education released on Thursday, UNESCO said the labor force participation rate for women is particularly low in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia
Egypt's exports of jewelry, precious stones hit $1.6 bln in 10 months: ECBM
In its monthly report released on Thursday, the Export Council for Building Materials said the UAE topped the list of importing countries by 66.8% during the period from January to October 2019
Breaking the silence on domestic violence 
Global efforts are uniting once again to draw attention to gender-based violence as a crime against women worldwide, writes Alexandra Kinias
Egypt and UAE sign first joint executive programme on environmental protection
The programme involves cooperation between the two countries in fields like environmental information systems, solid waste management, and environmental awareness
Knowledge is the key to prosperity and sustainability: Dubai’s Knowledge Summit
Doaa Moneim writes from the United Arab Emirates on the sixth annual Knowledge Summit in Dubai
Egypt receives 10 new train locomotives, the first since 2009
The consignment is part of an order of 110 new locomotives, at a total cost of $602.05 million
First flight attendant with Down syndrome leads crew on International Day of Disabled Persons
Atef joined the crew of the convoy "Journey of Humanity", flying from Cairo to Khartoum, accompanying tens of people with Down Syndrome and their families
Mohamed Ihab retires from weightlifting after Egypt's suspension
The most decorated Egyptian weightlifter of all time had announced his retirement for the first time in October 2019 after losing hope of competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
US military completes pullback from northeast Syria, Esper says
The United States has completed its military pullback in northeastern Syria, settling into a more ...
Egypt, France say Libyan-Turkish deals violate international law
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian criticized on ...
Striking unions cripple Paris in stand-off with Macron
Railway and metro stations in Paris were largely deserted during the early commuter rush hour as commuters dusted off old bicycles, turned to carpooling rides or worked from home
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19:49 Hundreds of Filipino domestic workers in Lebanon register for free mass repatriation
18:57 Factbox: What are the articles of impeachment Trump may face?
18:50 Messi praises Senegal's Mane, disappointed to see him fourth in Ballon d'Or.....
18:28 Police fire tear gas at protesters in one of the biggest public sector strikes.....
17:27 Egyptian police kill 3 terrorists in North Sinai shootout: Ministry
16:30 Pelosi says Democrats will draft articles of impeachment against Trump
15:14 Pro-paramilitary demonstrators flood Iraqi protest camp
14:37 Surprise German league leader Gladbach fired up for Bayern
14:34 Atletico Madrid seek quick fix at Villarreal in transitional season
13:39 Prosecution: ICC judges were wrong to reject Afghan probe
12:20 Egypt's PM meets Al-Futtaim group CEO, asserts gov't support for real investments
11:14 Arsenal interim boss Ljungberg plans Pepe pep talk
10:49 UAE fires coach Van Marwijk after Qatar defeat
10:43 Juve midfielder Khedira out for three months after knee surgery
00:20 Liverpool thump Everton 5-2 in demolition derby
00:08 English Premier League results & fixtures (15th matchday)
23:42 Trezeguet scores 3rd Premier League goal but Aston Villa lose to Chelsea
22:35 Four Egyptians among deaths in Sudan factory fire
21:40 Zamalek ease into Egypt Cup round of 16, give Carteron winning start
21:11 US peace envoy in Kabul for revival of talks
20:44 North Korea would take 'prompt corresponding actions' if US resorts to military.....
20:43 US urges countries to suspend digital taxes until agreement on international.....
19:51 Egypt moves up 11 spots in E-commerce index
18:38 Ismaily to face Ittihad of Alexandria in Arab Cup quarters
17:56 Egypt's TeN TV to suspend broadcast due to financial crisis
17:48 NATO leaders anger Trump with on camera mockery
17:28 Main points of NATO summit final communique
17:18 Egypt's '100 million Health' initiative screened 2.6 million Egyptian women
15:55 Algerian corruption trial of 2 ex-prime ministers begins
15:52 Majid Al Futtaim to expand in Egypt, Saudi in emerging markets push
Harnessing technology
The African Economic Conference highlighted ways to better equip young people for the job market, reports Ahmed Kotb
What Africa needs
Job generation, entrepreneurship, and development can help change lives on the African continent, according to experts at the African Economic Conference in Sharm El-Sheikh this week, reports Atteya Eissawi
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Egypt and UAE sign first joint executive programme on environmental protection
The programme involves cooperation between the two countries in fields like environmental information systems, solid waste management, and environmental awareness
Egypt receives 10 new train locomotives, the first since 2009
The consignment is part of an order of 110 new locomotives, at a total cost of $602.05 million
Four Egyptians among deaths in Sudan factory fire
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Egypt to offer EGP 100 bln in industrial financing
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Egypt says Cairo GERD talks concluded without joint statement
The meetings concluded with an agreement to continue discussions at the third round of talks in Khartoum later this month, the irrigation ministry said
Egypt parliament speaker meets South Sudan President Salva Kiir in Juba
The meeting aimed to confirm Egypt's keenness to support the republic of South Sudan
World
Striking unions cripple Paris in stand-off with Macron
Railway and metro stations in Paris were largely deserted during the early commuter rush hour as commuters dusted off old bicycles, turned to carpooling rides or worked from home
US lawmakers to consider drawing up Trump impeachment articles
The House Intelligence Committee report published Tuesday accused Trump of subverting national security as he pressured Ukraine for dirt on a Democratic election rival
Towards a new Sudan
Sudan is taking steps to end the influence of its former ruling party and to improve the treatment of the country’s women, reports Haitham Nouri
Crackdown ahead of Algeria vote
The Algerian authorities are expanding their arrest campaign against members of the protest movement ahead of next week’s presidential elections
Lebanon's protests prompted by economic conditions, not politics, despite recent violence
Lebanon’s anti-government protests, which started on 17 October, have recently seen several ...
Syrian committee stumbles
The second round of Syria’s Constitutional Committee meetings in Geneva has broken up without agreement, writes Bassel Oudat in Damascus
Business
Centamin rejects Sawiris backed takeover offer, says Endeavour Mining Corporation in heavy debt
Speaking to Ahram Online, El-Raghy said he was surprised when Naguib Sawiris announced a takeover proposal of Centamin, which owns mines in Egypt, a field Sawiris wants to enter
Egypt's increasing foreign reserves reflects sound, balanced monetary policy: Banking expert
Abdel-Rahman Baraka asserts that increasing reserves sends a positive message to investors that Egypt’s economy is on a sure footing, encouraging further investment
Egypt, ITFC ink $1.1 bln agreement to support logistic, petroleum commodities
The deal was signed as part of the $3 billion framework agreement between Egypt's Ministry of Investment and International Cooperation and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation
Egypt's economic reforms have reflected positively on industry and investments: Tetra Pak
The company has implemented 18 projects in the domestic market on capital equipment in 2019; 'We have more work to do in the coming period,' the managing director said
Sabayek Misr to pump EGP 100 million in investments in Egypt, likely to increase to EGP 500 million a month later: Chairman
Prominent financial corporations have been praising Egypt's reform programme because it achieved its targets, Ragab Hamed says
Central banks must reinforce their independence to ensure their sound operation: IMF
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Arts & Culture
'Young theatre-makers are thirsty for knowledge': Tunisian director Hammadi Ouhaibi
Ouhaibi organises theatre directing workshops during the ongoing Alexandria Theatre Festival for Specialised Institutes
Glimpses of India painting competition prizes awarded
Around 16,000 children in the age-group of 6-18 years from over 1,600 schools in 12 governorates participated in the painting competition this year
Egyptian singer Shaaban Abdel-Rehim of 'I Hate Israel' fame dies at 62
The Egyptian singer was famous for singing about political and social events, and was widely known for his 2000 hit 'I Hate Israel'
Ten Arab institutes to compete in Alexandria during Theatre Festival
10 plays will be staged in the different halls of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, starting afternoons
In Photos: 'King' Mounir performs concert in Cairo
The veteran star was recently honored by the 28th Arab Music Festival
Art Alert: Christmas concert for Boghdady Big Band with Fabrica at Cairo Opera
The Christmas season will warm up at the Cairo Opera House Monday
Opinion
Clipping Islamist wings in Sudan
The transitional government in Sudan is moving painfully slow in curtailing Muslim Brotherhood influence — a seeming reluctance that may return to haunt the country, writes Mohamed Abul-Fadl
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Increasing splits in Ethiopia
Mostafa Ahmady
With mounting cracks within the country’s ruling elite, uncertainty is overwhelming the 112 million people of Ethiopia
Regional challenges
Ziad A Akl
As much as two recent agreements signed between Turkey and Tripoli’s government resurrect the latter’s tainted legitimacy, they represent a regional challenge that can’t go unaddressed
Erdogan’s Libya provocations
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A communist Britain?
Hany Ghoraba
The electoral programme announced by British Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn is reminiscent of a 1960s developing world dictator
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Atletico Madrid seek quick fix at Villarreal in transitional season
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Juve midfielder Khedira out for three months after knee surgery
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Liverpool thump Everton 5-2 in demolition derby
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For children, pyramids go blue
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Diets with more fiber, yogurt lowers risk of lung cancer
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Heritage
Blocks from royal colossi, huge New Kingdom mud brick wall uncovered in Matariya
An Egyptian-German archaeological mission working at Heliopolis Temple in Matariya has uncovered a ...
In Photos: Cat statues, mummies among large collection unearthed in Saqqara's animals necropolis
During a press conference, the antiquities minister said Saturday's was not the last discovery of the year, but that there will be another one next month before Christmas celebrations
Giza tombs of Qar and son Idu open after restoration
The tombs have rock-hewn structures found at the edge of the Eastern Cemetery
Roman-era catacomb discovered at Saqqara necropolis
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In Photos: Asasif coffins arrive at Grand Egyptian Museum for display
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The exhibition, which is at Saatchi Gallery, is the first time in 47 years that the contents of the tomb of the boy king have been displayed in the UK's capital
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