Noha Moustafa
Final Issue: Pulling the plug, again
Opinion
April 25, 2013
Final Issue: Pulling the plug, again
This piece was written for Egypt Independent's final weekly print edition, which was banned from going to press. We offer…
Final Issue: Problem of unemployment likely to worsen in Egypt
Business
April 25, 2013
Final Issue: Problem of unemployment likely to worsen in Egypt
This piece was written for Egypt Independent's final weekly print edition, which was banned from going to press. We offer…
Bankers debate financing Egypt’s widening budget deficit
Business
April 14, 2013
Bankers debate financing Egypt’s widening budget deficit
Egypt’s budget deficit reached about LE146.5 billion in the first eight months of fiscal year 2012/13, equaling 8.2 percent of…
Thursday’s papers: Seizing on a silver lining
Egypt
April 11, 2013
Thursday’s papers: Seizing on a silver lining
Grabbing hold of a little good news, most papers Thursday highlight a $3 billion injection of economic aid from Qatar…
Scrapped capital gains tax another sign of slapdash economic policies
Business
April 8, 2013
Scrapped capital gains tax another sign of slapdash economic policies
An abrupt implementation of a 10 percent capital gains tax on shareholders and investment funds that profited from the takeover…
Lawsuit against hiked butane gas prices claims miscalculation in subsidy bill
Business
April 8, 2013
Lawsuit against hiked butane gas prices claims miscalculation in subsidy bill
A lawsuit filed against Egypt’s president and prime minister for raising the price of butane gas cylinders last week, claims…
Something for everyone: Cairo Flea Market is gaining in popularity
Life & Style
April 4, 2013
Something for everyone: Cairo Flea Market is gaining in popularity
The Cairo Flea Market is becoming an increasingly popular destination for those seeking to buy secondhand items and hidden treasures.…
Spanish photographer documents Egypt’s rich tradition of Moulids celebrations
Art news
March 27, 2013
Spanish photographer documents Egypt’s rich tradition of Moulids celebrations
An amateur Spanish photographer with a passion for reporting, Javier Menendez Bonillahas traveled the world and lived in many countries…
As diesel shortages continue, impact becomes broader
Business
March 24, 2013
As diesel shortages continue, impact becomes broader
Diesel shortages have become an unfortunate staple of Egypt’s many economic malaises, and as the country’s foreign reserves continue decreasing,…
Sunday’s papers: Sohag getaway
Egypt
March 17, 2013
Sunday’s papers: Sohag getaway
President Morsy’s visit to Sohag governorate was spread all over the daily newspapers Sunday. The state-owned flagship newspaper, Al-Ahram, focused…
Thursday’s papers: To appeal or not to appeal elections court ruling
Egypt
March 14, 2013
Thursday’s papers: To appeal or not to appeal elections court ruling
That President Mohamed Morsy may indeed appeal the cancellation of elections, though he had previously indicated that he would not,…
Sunday’s papers: Plague of locusts, plague of brutality
Egypt
March 3, 2013
Sunday’s papers: Plague of locusts, plague of brutality
The most widespread news in today’s newspapers is related to protesters being run down in Mansoura and Port Said, as…
Maximum and minimum wage law lacks details, faces obstacles in implementation
Business
February 25, 2013
Maximum and minimum wage law lacks details, faces obstacles in implementation
Early this month, two Nour Party members of the upper house of parliament, the Shura Council, presented a bill that…
Sunday’s papers: Electoral boycotts and Easter conflicts
Egypt
February 24, 2013
Sunday’s papers: Electoral boycotts and Easter conflicts
The most common topic in this morning’s newspapers is that Egypt's parliamentary elections, previously schedule to begin on 27 April,…
In reconciling with regime figures, officials opt for quick cash over formal trials
Business
February 23, 2013
In reconciling with regime figures, officials opt for quick cash over formal trials
For months now, officials have been engaging in large-scale reconciliation efforts with members of the former regime accused of corruption,…
Samsung leads smartphone market
Business
February 14, 2013
Samsung leads smartphone market
South Korean electronics giant Samsung has cornered 50 percent of the smart phone market, an increase of more than 30 percent…
Thursday’s papers: Protest legislation makes waves as politicians focus on Cabinet shakeup
Egypt
February 14, 2013
Thursday’s papers: Protest legislation makes waves as politicians focus on Cabinet shakeup
Thursday’s papers follow the saga of a controversial draft law restricting protests. Although the government says the legislation is slated…