On March 2, Mubarak was acquitted on charges of killing protesters during the 2011 Arab Spring uprising. Egypt’s Court of Cassation upheld an earlier verdict, making the acquittal final.
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Statue of Pharaoh Ramses II is found in a Cairo slum
Giant 3,000-year-old statue of Pharaoh Ramses II found buried in a Cairo slum is hailed as ‘one of the most important discoveries ever’ Archaeologists from Egypt and Germany have found a massive 26ft statue submerged in ground water in a Cairo slum. The discovery, hailed by the Antiquities Ministry as one of the most important ever, was made near the ruins of Ramses II’s temple in the ancient city of Heliopolis, located in the eastern part of modern-day Cairo.
The future of Egyptian-Israeli relations: Cairo more committed to peace than normalization
If the Trump administration wants to achieve peace in the Middle East Egypt will be an essential component, but deep anti-Israel propaganda in the country constitutes a serious stumbling block. According to a recent report in the British Telegraph , Israel withdrew its ambassador from Cairo quietly some time ago due to security concerns.
Egypt LNG Market Demand & Supply Analysis, By Region, By Application, …
Thus, from being an exporter of LNG, currently imports LNG to address domestic demand. Moreover, Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company secured a long-term contract from Gazprom and Sonatrach to supply 15 BCM of LNG to LNG market are increasing focus on using Floating Storage and Regasification Units for faster commissioning of LNG and to also reduce cost of importing LNG.
Embrace Africana culture at the upcoming Luxor African Film Festival
Attention culture vultures of Egypt as the sixth edition of Luxor African Film Festival returns to, well, Luxor on March 10th. The official ceremony where things are going to get down and crazy are going to be held on March 16th in the Habu Temple.
Embrace Africana culture at the upcoming Luxor African Film Festival
Attention culture vultures of Egypt as the sixth edition of Luxor African Film Festival returns to, well, Luxor on March 10th. The official ceremony where things are going to get down and crazy are going to be held on March 16th in the Habu Temple.
Arrests on anniversary of Egypt riot
Egyptian security forces have arrested dozens in central Cairo on the anniversary of a soccer riot that killed over 70 fans in 2012. Lawyer Mokhtar Mounir told The Associated Press that over 80 people were taken into custody, with some arrests made near the club grounds belonging to the Al-Ahly team.
State Purchases of Pricey Cars for Officials Rile Egyptian Public
An Egyptian vendor looks for clients amid a traffic jam in Cairo, Nov. 7, 2016. Social media, TV stations and newspapers in Egypt are abuzz after reports that the country’s parliament speaker and his two deputies are using state funds to get flashy cars worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
ISACA Announces 2017 Global Events
ISACA, a global association serving IT assurance, governance and cybersecurity professionals, announced its 2017 event schedule, which includes expansion in all types of learning. Serving professionals in 180 countries, ISACA offers education, networking, credentialing and career development opportunities.
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Christians of the Orient: Egypt and the Future of the Copts
Hosni Mubarak had his first meeting with President George W Bush in Washington on 2 April. This was the usual time of year for the presidential visit to the United States, and the time of year for various groups of expatriate Copts to start noisy accusations of persecution of Egypt’s Christian minority.
Analysis: Egypt’s hasty retreat on its UN settlements resolution
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas in the Egyptian capital Cairo on November 8. Consistency was not Egypt’s strong point in deliberations on the UN Security Council resolution condemning Israeli settlement activity. But Cairo got through it with its relationship with the incoming Trump administration intact, and only short-term damage to its credibility.
Functional cupcakes: A double helping of research
These two studies are believed to be the first published academic studies of functional cupcakes. Ali Rashad Abdel-Moemin , the author of both papers, is based at Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt.