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Egypt decreases government office capacity to curb second wave of coronavirus
Egypt
November 30, 2020
Egypt decreases government office capacity to curb second wave of coronavirus
Egypt’s Local Development Ministry spokesperson Khaled Qassem said on Monday that the ministry has ordered Egypt’s governorates to reduce the…
Future of business travel unclear as virus upends work life
World
November 11, 2020
Future of business travel unclear as virus upends work life
For the lucrative business travel industry, Brian Contreras represents its worst fears. A partner account executive at a US tech…
Women ‘on precipice’ in developing countries amid COVID-19
World
June 28, 2020
Women ‘on precipice’ in developing countries amid COVID-19
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Rebecca Nakamanya rolls her eyes, dismissing a question about school fees. What really worries her is…
Working in fear, immigrants keep US poultry plants running
World
May 5, 2020
Working in fear, immigrants keep US poultry plants running
Tina says a little prayer every time she heads to work at a Delaware poultry plant, a plea that this…
Amazon workers protest over virus safety
World
March 31, 2020
Amazon workers protest over virus safety
Amazon warehouse employees and Instacart delivery workers joined protests Monday to press safety demands, highlighting the risks for workers on…
In battle against coronavirus, Egypt issues resolution to reduce public work
Egypt
March 17, 2020
In battle against coronavirus, Egypt issues resolution to reduce public work
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has issued a resolution to reduce the number of workers in government departments and agencies, as…
China’s Trip.com chief on journey to boost working mothers
Life & Style
December 1, 2019
China’s Trip.com chief on journey to boost working mothers
The head of Chinese travel giant Trip.com, Jane Sun, is on a mission to propel women through her workforce, spearheading…
46th Arab Labor Conference concludes Wednesday
Egypt
April 17, 2019
46th Arab Labor Conference concludes Wednesday
The 46th session of the Arab Labor Conference, which kicked off in Cairo on Sunday, concluded on Wednesday. Manpower Minister…
Egyptian women confront stigma against menstruation
Society
April 3, 2019
Egyptian women confront stigma against menstruation
One morning, “S” awoke to find she had left red spots on her bed. As she got ready for work,…
Only six countries have equal rights for men and women, World Bank finds
Features/Interviews
March 4, 2019
Only six countries have equal rights for men and women, World Bank finds
London (CNN)- The world is moving towards legal gender equality — but it’s moving very, very slowly. Only six countries…