Asia’s dueling duopoly
TOKYO: In today’s Asia, there are two economic powers of global standing,…
Japan shows ‘The Cove’ after delay from protests
"The Cove," an Oscar-winning film about a Japanese dolphin-hunting village, opened Saturday…
Mobinil signs off on purchase of OT internet
CAIRO: Mobinil shareholders approved the $130-million purchase of two internet assets from…
BP could get backing from MEast financial firms, says paper
DUBAI: Troubled oil giant BP could get a reprieve from Middle East…
UN nuclear agency’s top inspector resigns
VIENNA: The UN nuclear agency said on Thursday its top inspector Olli…
New UN body likely to promote women’s equality
UNITED NATIONS: The UN General Assembly reached an "informal agreement" to…
Project aims to advance women’s political activity in rural Egypt
CAIRO: During the Maat foundation for Peace, Development, and Human Rights’…
Egypt Islamic finance sector in uphill struggle
DUBAI/CAIRO: Egypt is likely to remain an Islamic finance laggard, hit…