Politicising the pilgrimage is not a new idea, but it is one that usually comes to the fore at times of political quarrels between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
This is no surprise as Iran has a record of using this issue to annoy Saudi Arabia. However, (...)
There is no doubt that terrorism is one of the most pressing issues of the day worldwide. In the aftermath of 9/11 and because of its enormous impact, the Middle East, the birthplace of Islam, comes to the fore whenever the word terrorism is (...)
CAIRO: Protestors in Cairo's Tahrir Square opened the square to traffic today at noon and directed the traffic movement. They held signs saying, “The square is open according to the rebels' orders.”
In related news, some protestors ended their (...)
CAIRO: The priorities of the Ministry of Communications are to provide more job opportunities and to spread “technology houses” to remote areas, Egyptian Minister of Communications Mohamed Salem told Youm7. He said 25 technology houses in Upper (...)
CAIRO: There was peace again in Tahrir Square after the disputes between youths and protestors after opening Qasr Al-Einy St.
The youths who close the street formed popular committees at all the square's entrances, while some committees permitted (...)
Telecom Egypt said that the information services it provided through the “140 Guide” service were in high demand, receiving more than 2 million calls as voters inquired about their polling places.
Consequently, the company calls on citizens who (...)
CAIRO: A new study conducted by Fory found a greater demand in Egypt for e-payment methods for bill paying.
Ninety percent of Egyptians said that saving time is their main concern when it comes to paying bills.
Telephone bills, house payments, (...)