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Articles of the author Zeinab Saber
Power cuts hike up demand for generators
CAIRO - The market of electric appliances in central Cairo has been booming as demand for electric generators and searchlights shot up due to power cuts.The phenomenon hiked up the prices of generators' because of a supply shortage. As the summer (...)

20 - 04 - 2013
Developing education
For many years, the Egyptian people have been complaining about the flawed education system that resulted in a decline of a qualified workforce. This will above all also affect the country's future leaders. The curricula need an urgent reform, so (...)

09 - 10 - 2012
We need some women governors
Egyptian women have throughout history proven their full capability to undertake all social responsibilities and to contribute to advancement in all walks of life. Lately, the administration has decreed a major change of governors, but the newly (...)

25 - 09 - 2012
Men of religion condemn insult to Islam
Men of religion wonder what can be done about ‘Innocence of Muslims', a movie produced by some Coptic Christians living in the US, calling on human rights activists and religious organisations worldwide to take action against the defamation of any (...)

18 - 09 - 2012
Reviving agricultural sector
Egypt's farmers have been suffering from many problems for long years. The biggest problem is with fertilisers, followed by low crop yields, difficulty registering land and construction on agricultural land. The way forwards is for certain articles (...)

21 - 06 - 2012
Alex in a fix
Life in Alexandria, the second largest city in Egypt after Cairo, has become very difficult. The people are suffering from many problems and are in desperate need of help. Alexandria, a very attractive city that enjoys moderate weather and beautiful (...)

18 - 06 - 2012
Media's role in the polls
The Egyptian media have been playing an important role in covering the first free presidential elections, the first since the January 25 revolution and the first truly multi-candidate presidential elections in Egyptian history. Local media have been (...)

08 - 06 - 2012
Upper Egyptians dream of better tomorrow
Developing Upper Egypt is one of the most important challenges facing the next President of Egypt, after the country's first real presidential elections. Egyptians want a leader who can achieve their dreams; Upper Egyptians want a president who (...)

25 - 05 - 2012
New Al-Azhar document for women
“Al-Azhar, the country's highest religious institution, intends to prepare a new document to safeguard women's rights, as enshrined in the Islamic Sharia,” said Ahmed el-Tayyeb, the Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar. His comments came during a meeting with (...)

11 - 05 - 2012
Quarries in crisis
Cairo - The quarries in Fayyoum Governorate have been suffering from mismanagement for decades, and millions of pounds have been wasted. Fayyoum is home to more than 100 quarries, but only 20 of them are currently being worked; the others have (...)

28 - 04 - 2012
Dealing with school violence
Cairo - Violence increasing in our schools, as a result of its increasing in the streets. School violence, which includes bullying, physical abuse, verbal abuse, and shootings, has become a matter of serious concern for teachers, pupils, pupils' (...)

24 - 04 - 2012
Watch out for empty promises
Cairo - In late May, Egypt will witness the first democratic presidential elections in its history. The main aim of the Egyptians is to select the best, most suitable and most responsible person to lead this country at this critical stage. Many (...)

28 - 03 - 2012
Remembering our mothers
CAIRO - Today, March 21, is very special, as all Egyptians are celebrating Mother's Day. Mothers should be given presents every day, not just once a year! Most countries, including the US, Australia, Canada and India, celebrate Mother's Day on the (...)

21 - 03 - 2012
Students seek education abroad
CAIRO - There are many problems with the education system, prompting a lot of students to study overseas, Australia, Singapore, China, and the US being the most popular places. “Many students travel abroad for their university education, where they (...)

09 - 03 - 2012
Violence, immorality up in Egypt
CAIRO - Because of the security vacuum since the January 25 Revolution, chaos and lawlessness have become rife in Egypt. Many Egyptians are suffering from unemployment, depression, bankruptcy, illness, serious financial losses and lack of medical (...)

24 - 02 - 2012
Dilemma facing staple crops
CAIRO - For decades, Egypt supplied many countries like England with cotton and wheat, while England supplied Egypt with manufactured goods. But now, Egypt needs to import cotton and wheat from other countries, as this sector is suffering problems (...)

08 - 02 - 2012
It's time to save the fishing sector in Egypt
CAIRO - Fish is a good source of animal protein, essential for healthy human growth. For many Egyptians, fish is their only source of protein. According to statistics published on the website of the General Authority for Fisheries Resources (...)

27 - 01 - 2012
An industry shattered by imports
CAIRO - Egyptian factories produce a wide range of goods include furniture, ceramics, glass, pharmaceuticals and others. The glass industry is one of the country's oldest industries and many manufacturers are now wondering how to upgrade it. (...)

04 - 01 - 2012
Chinese products sweeping Egypt
CAIRO - The Egyptian market is now full of Chinese goods, including clothes, shoes, electronic products, bags, automobiles, motorcycles, cigarette lighters, cigarettes, children's toys and many more. ‘Made in China' products are proving very (...)

17 - 12 - 2011
Egypt's Women and their rights
CAIRO - “Women played a big role in the ousting of president Hosni Mubarak and they have the right to participate in every aspect of political life,” says Hoda Abdel-Ghani, a professor of sociology in the Faculty of Arts, Helwan University. She adds (...)

14 - 11 - 2011
Egypt's PM opens Zewail City of Science
CAIRO - Prime Minister Essam Sharaf opened Zewail City of Science and Technology in 6th October City, in the presence of famous scientist Ahmed Zewail and several ministers. "Zewail City will contribute to Egyptian industry and further scientific (...)

02 - 11 - 2011
Fast food for health?
CAIRO - “We are very busy all the day and we can't live without fast food restaurants, but we look at the menu first to check on the nutritional contents of what we're going to order, for the sake of our health,” says Nora Mohamed, a student in the (...)

31 - 10 - 2011
Herbs and plants as alternative medicines
CAIRO – While many ailments might seem difficult or impossible to treat, Egyptians can treat them using natural remedies. Nowadays, there is an increasing trend towards the use of herbal medicines in Egypt, reflecting an increasing confidence in (...)

28 - 09 - 2011
Let's support our scientific researchers
CAIRO – What is happening to scientific research in Egypt? This is a very serious question. Today, many young researchers are fleeing to Western countries like those in Europe, Japan and the United States, looking for a better future, as their (...)

17 - 08 - 2011
How to beat bulimia
CAIRO – Bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder characterised by frequent episodes of binge eating, followed by frantic efforts to avoid gaining weight, is becoming more common in Egypt. If you suspect that a friend or family member has bulimia, you (...)

03 - 08 - 2011
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