FEATURES

• Education 2013-05-23

  Egypt cancels primary education certificate

  

  The decision, which comes as part of Ministry of Education reforms, has met with mixed reaction from parents and teachers.

• Health 2013-05-23

  Yemeni panel highlights importance of insurance

  

  Social insurance plays a key role in the economic and social advancement of the country, participants said.

• Education 2013-05-22

  Egypt helps Yemen fight terrorism through youth programmes

  

  Using poetry, art and education to combat extremism and strengthen Arab relations.

• Economy 2013-05-22

  Morsi signs Egypt's new income tax law

  

  The country's new tax schedule will to go into effect with the disbursement of June salaries, officials said.

• Arts & Entertainment 2013-05-22

  Lebanon's Beiteddine festival celebrates the Silk Road

  

  East and West will come together in the 28th festival's performances, sending a message of global acceptance and partnership.

• Politics 2013-05-21

  Hizbullah, Jabhat al-Nusra distorting Syrian uprising: analysts

  

  The groups are bringing sectarian tensions and foreign agendas to a conflict that began as an uprising for reforms and freedom, analysts tell Al-Shorfa.

• Health 2013-05-21

  Gulf states work to contain the Coronavirus

  

  Gulf states describe preventive measures they are taking to stem the spread of the new virus (NCoV) which has so far claimed 16 lives in Saudi Arabia.

• Arts & Entertainment 2013-05-21

  Saudi and Moroccan contestants leave 'Arab Idol'

  

  Yousra Saouf and Fares al-Madani leave the programme despite strong final performances.

• Religion 2013-05-20

  Yemeni campaign to promote sound zakat management

  

  Clerics and officials urge citizens to ensure zakat contributions do not fall in the hands of groups like al-Qaeda.

• Media 2013-05-20

  Bahrain journalists' fund to assist media professionals

  

  Journalists Takaful Fund will offer Bahrain's press corps financial assistance through interest-free loans and grants.

• Society 2013-05-20

  Molasses: a mealtime staple in Egypt

  

  Black treacle, or molasses, is still made in Upper Egypt according to traditional methods which manufacturers say preserves its authentic taste.