Amr Mostafa

Amr Mostafa is an Egyptian journalist who has worked for several newspapers, including Youm7, and focuses on diplomatic and legal issues.

Egypt | Jan 8, 2021

Islamic scholars, activists call for ban on British film about prophet’s daughter

The film about Fatima al-Zahra, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, has already been banned in Pakistan.

Egypt | Dec 30, 2020

Egyptian cinema industry declares war on streaming services

The crisis has intensified between the makers of "Saheb Al Maqam," an Egyptian film first made available on digital platforms, and the Chamber of Cinema Industry, which has blocked it from being screened in movie theaters.

This picture taken on August 26, 2020 shows a view of the historic Metro cinema theatre along the commercial Talaat Harb street in the city centre of Egypt's capital Cairo. - Egyptian cinemas are slowly reopening after months of lockdown, but the huge sector sometimes dubbed the Hollywood of the Arab world has taken a severe hit during the pandemic. After most studios, sets and movie theatres were shuttered because of COVID-19 from at least March to June, filmmakers and the wider sector are bracing for an u

Egypt | Dec 8, 2020

Egypt wins strong foothold in Iraq’s reconstruction

Millions of Egyptian workers may benefit from their government's involvement in Iraq’s massive reconstruction process.

TOPSHOT - A view shows the ravaged al-Idara al-Mahalia stadium, which was once used by Islamic State group fighters as a weapons depot, near the northern Iraqi city of Mosul on October 22, 2020. - Jihadi fighters from the Islamic State (IS) group seized Mosul in 2014, later expanding its so-called 'caliphate' to over a third of Iraq and into neighbouring Syria. In 2017, Iraqi and coalition forces forced the hardened insurgents out in a grinding urban battle that left the ancient city in ruins. The bullet-ri

Saudi Arabia | Nov 12, 2020

End of kafala no panacea for Egyptian workers in Saudi Arabia

Although Egypt officially welcomes the end of the kafala system in Saudi Arabia, some observers worry the changes will be largely cosmetic as abusive work contracts remain in place.

A foreign labourer works on the construction of a house in the Saudi capital Riyadh on April 13, 2019. - Housing is a potential lightning rod for public discontent in a country where affordable dwellings are beyond the reach of many, posing a key challenge for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as he seeks to overhaul the oil-reliant economy. (Photo by FAYEZ NURELDINE / AFP) (Photo credit should read FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP via Getty Images)

Egypt | Jun 22, 2020

Deal with US drug company raises controversy in Egypt over use of anti-coronavirus treatment

Egypt’s Eva Pharma reached a deal with Gilead Sciences to locally manufacture the antiviral treatment Remdesivir for the treatment of coronavirus patients and distribute it in 127 countries.

Gulf | Jun 4, 2020

Egyptians returning from the Gulf face uncertain economic future

While studies expect an economic catastrophe in Egypt due to the coronavirus-related recession of the Gulf economy and the resulting demobilization of thousands of Egyptians working abroad, some observers believe that the return of Egyptian workers will develop an efficient Egyptian labor market.

Egypt | May 8, 2020

Egypt withdraws from FIFA online friendlies

Two Egyptian soccer players have withdrawn from the FIFA eNations StayAndPlay Friendlies, over Israel’s participation.

Egypt | Apr 8, 2020

Egypt joins worldwide race for coronavirus cure

Egypt’s Cairo University recently announced that it has found a treatment protocol for COVID-19 and is awaiting its approval for use.

Egypt | Feb 21, 2020

Egypt’s opposition parties want to amend elections law to keep Muslim Brotherhood out

The Civil Democratic Movement, the largest coalition of the Egyptian opposition parties, announced Feb. 6 its intention to present the Egyptian regime with a proposal to amend the parliamentary elections law in a bid to exclude any candidates who belong to the Muslim Brotherhood.

Egypt | Jan 16, 2020

Egypt promotes local products

More factories are ready to join the Egyptian president’s initiative to promote local products, which economists believe will boost the economy and fight unemployment.

Amr Mostafa

Islamic scholars, activists call for ban on British film about prophet’s daughter

Egyptian cinema industry declares war on streaming services

Egypt wins strong foothold in Iraq’s reconstruction

End of kafala no panacea for Egyptian workers in Saudi Arabia

Deal with US drug company raises controversy in Egypt over use of anti-coronavirus treatment

Egyptians returning from the Gulf face uncertain economic future

Egypt withdraws from FIFA online friendlies

Egypt joins worldwide race for coronavirus cure

Egypt’s opposition parties want to amend elections law to keep Muslim Brotherhood out

Egypt promotes local products

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