Ahmed Mekky
Tagammu calls to protect Supreme Constitutional Court
Egypt
August 8, 2012
Tagammu calls to protect Supreme Constitutional Court
The liberal Tagammu Party called Wednesday to “rescue” the Supreme Constitutional Court after Justice Minister Ahmed Mekky asked the court…
Judges form parallel committee to monitor presidential contest
Egypt
May 20, 2012
Judges form parallel committee to monitor presidential contest
The vice president of the Court of Cassation said the integrity of the presidential election set for Wednesday and Thursday…
Amendments to political rights law do not apply to Moussa, former judge says
Egypt
April 19, 2012
Amendments to political rights law do not apply to Moussa, former judge says
Former Vice President of the Court of Cassation Ahmed Mekky said the amendment to the political rights law that aims…
The people want a free judiciary
Egypt
March 22, 2012
The people want a free judiciary
While grappling with many unattended revolutionary demands, Egypt has witnessed during recent months a series of high profile court cases…
‘Cima Ali Baba’ paving the way for Egyptian shorts
Cinema/TV
November 8, 2011
‘Cima Ali Baba’ paving the way for Egyptian shorts
The last three films — “H-Dabbour,” 2008; “Fly,” 2009; and “No Retreat, No Surrender: The Bloody Fist,” 2010 — starring…
Treachery Law not to be enforced before upcoming elections
Egypt
October 2, 2011
Treachery Law not to be enforced before upcoming elections
The Treachery Law will not be enacted before the upcoming parliamentary elections, a senior government official has said. The draft…
Q&A with Al-Kabeer’s Ahmed Mekky
Art news
August 13, 2011
Q&A with Al-Kabeer’s Ahmed Mekky
This Ramadan season, actor, filmmaker, producer and rapper Ahmed Mekky presents “Al-Kabeer: Part 2” (The Great One: Part 2). The…
No Retreat, No Surrender, No Effort
Cinema/TV
July 13, 2010
No Retreat, No Surrender, No Effort
There is a good reason why restaurant reviewers and food critics tend to disregard fast food establishments. Reviewing a McDonald's…