Tag Archives: World Cup 2018

Egypt’s Football “Naksa”

  Here is an English version of my latest piece in Al-Hurra, you can read the Arabic on here   One cannot grow up in Egypt and not love football. The smiles of kids playing in the streets, their joy and passion, and … Continue reading

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This week in Egypt: Week 24-2018 ( June 11-17)

Top Headlines Egypt replaces Minsters of Interior and Defence in a surprise move Fuel, cooking gas prices, and public transport surge In Egypt Sisi calls on Egyptians to endure challenges on back of fresh subsidy cuts  Suez canal reports record … Continue reading

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This Week in Egypt: Week 40-2017 (Oct 2-8)

Top Headlines Egypt qualifies for World Cup after a 28-year absence Libya extracts remains of 20 Egyptians beheaded by IS in 2015 Egypt to extend buffer zone with Gaza Strip Egyptian Intelligence Chief meets Palestinian PM Hamas leader Ismail Haniya: … Continue reading

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