Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank held its 37th graduation ceremony at the weekend; the programme of events was spread over two days. Post-graduate students were honoured on Saturday, along with graduates in the faculties of engineering, science, law and public administration. On Sunday, it was the turn of the literature, business and education graduates. Read More

The Ministry of Agriculture in the Gaza Strip has launched the opening of the melon harvest season for 2012. At a ceremony conducted in the southern district of Rafah, it was confirmed that self-sufficiency targets set by the government have been attained. A number of senior officials from the ministry, engineers and farmers participated in the ceremony. Read More

The first democratic presidential election in Egypt's history is taking place this week. Nearly 51 million people have the right to vote after years of political domination by one party and personality. Read More