The ruling National Democratic Party‘s decision to feature more than one candidate to vie for the same seat has been viewed by some as a sign of weakness.

The report alluded to the sharp deterioration in government salaries in addition to the extreme lack of oversight as being responsible for the escalating rate of corruption in the country.

The Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies witnessed much contradictory comments from political opposition forces regarding the last Shura midterm elections.

The salon will discuss the impact of the state of emergency on the political , economic and social life in Egypt.

Magdy Sobhi, 52, is the Deputy Director and economist at the al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies, speciailizing in the Egyptian economy and the oil and gas sector in

Mohamed ElBaradei said the former nuclear watchdog chief is stirring the political pot in Cairo amid presidential rumors.

CAIRO - Possible candidate for the Egyptian presidency, the former IAEA chief Mohammed El-Baradei could well become a dangerous opponent even if his chances of winning are very slim, analysts