Our future is female and Muslim
While politicians in Europe work themselves into a frenzy telling women what they can and can’t wear by banning burqinis at the beach, they may…
Egypt
Egypt expat wins Dh5,000 from E24|7, Le Meridien Dubai
Al Ain resident, Amir Shahine, has won a free stay package worth Dh5,000 sponsored by Emirates 24|7 and Le Meridien Dubai. The 36-year-old Egyptian expat…
Egypt’s hijab-wearing volleyballer raises eyebrows in Rio
As the standard uniform of female beach volleyball players at the Summer Olympics currently underway in Brazil is the bikini, Egypt’s Doaa el-Ghobashy has raised…
After IMF deal, Egypt to focus on tough reforms
Egyptian President Abdul Fattah Al Sissi said on Saturday he was committed to pushing through the reforms necessary to turn the economy around and cut…
IMF agrees $12 billion loan to boost Egypt economy
Egypt has reached an initial agreement with the International Monetary Fund for $12bn in funding over three years, the fund said on Thursday. The Egyptian government…
Nine parents in Dubai court over fight at children’s birthday party
Nine parents have appeared in court after a fight broke out at a child’s birthday party. The brawl started after a 41-year-old Egyptian threw a party…
Egypt bids farewell to Nobel scientist Zuwail
Egyptian President Abdul Fattah Al Sissi on Sunday led a military funeral for Egyptian-American Nobel Prize-winning chemist Ahmad Zuwail, who had died in the US…
ISIL may be in crisis, but so is the coalition
The battle to recapture Fallujah from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has gathered momentum, with thousands of government-linked forces encircling the strategic…
Egypt says it has killed the head of ISIL’s Sinai branch
An Egyptian air strike has killed the head of ISIL’s local branch along with top aides and dozens of other militants, the army said on…
Kuwait deputy parliament speaker affirms support for Egypt
Kuwaiti National Assembly Deputy Speaker Mubarak Al-Khurainej has re-affirmed Kuwait’s unwavering support of Egypt, saying that his country will continue to offer all possible support…