Hesham Qandil
Sexual harassment bill promises harsher penalties
Egypt
February 20, 2013
Sexual harassment bill promises harsher penalties
The Justice Ministry is preparing a draft law to counter sexual harassment in workplaces and domestic situations in accordance with…
Qandil visits Galaa Square to ‘support’ police
Egypt
February 18, 2013
Qandil visits Galaa Square to ‘support’ police
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil visited police officers in Galaa Square in Dokki in the early hours of Monday to express…
Controversial protest bill advances to Shura Council
Egypt
February 18, 2013
Controversial protest bill advances to Shura Council
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil has referredcontroversial legislation regulating protests and another bill regarding the protection of witnesses and police informants…
No intention to replace Qandil, sources say
Egypt
February 14, 2013
No intention to replace Qandil, sources say
Sources from the president’s office denied reports that Prime Minister Hesham Qandil would be replaced by former Prime Minister Kamal…
Govt has ‘plan b’ if IMF negotiations fail
Business
February 14, 2013
Govt has ‘plan b’ if IMF negotiations fail
The Cabinet plans to invite the International Monetary Fund delegation to Cairo next month to resume negotiations over a…
Legal adviser: Morsy has no plans for Cabinet shuffle
Egypt
February 13, 2013
Legal adviser: Morsy has no plans for Cabinet shuffle
The president's legal adviser Mohamed Gadallah said Wednesday he believes the government needs a prime minister capable of responding to…
Al-Akhbar: Qandil’s Cabinet may be replaced
Egypt
February 11, 2013
Al-Akhbar: Qandil’s Cabinet may be replaced
There is a “strong push” to dismiss the current Cabinet led by Prime Minister Hesham Qandil who took office after…
In meeting with World Bank, Qandil asks for railways, infrastructure help
Egypt
February 9, 2013
In meeting with World Bank, Qandil asks for railways, infrastructure help
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil met with senior World Bank manager Mirza Hassan Saturday, along with Finance Minister Morsy Hegazy and…
State TV presenter interrogated for asking Qandil about torture
Egypt
February 8, 2013
State TV presenter interrogated for asking Qandil about torture
Information Minister Salah Abdel Maqsoud referred a state TV presenter to interrogations after the presenter asked the prime minister about…
Qandil accused of humiliating Beni Suef
Egypt
February 8, 2013
Qandil accused of humiliating Beni Suef
Investigations are being conducted into controversial remarks made by Prime Minister Hesham Qandil regarding the “personal hygiene of mothers.”