Egypt’s police force: loathed but indispensable
CAIRO: Egypt's long-despised police force, which deserted the streets during an uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak, is being urged to come back to deal with rising crime. But the question…
Buttered Up: Old school Pound Cake for old-fashioned interests
I have a friend who dreams of all things cakey: big cakes, small cakes, wedding cakes, cake pops, cupcakes and all that falls in between. At first glance, we have…
Clinton to push for greater US trade with Africa
LUSAKA: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived Friday in Zambia for African trade talks to encourage nations to clear trade barriers within the region and with the United States. Her…
Lagarde ‘very positive’ after talks in China
BEIJING: France's Christine Lagarde, the frontrunner to lead the IMF, told AFP Thursday that she felt "very positive" after talks in Beijing and backed China's right to fill a top…
Palm Hills says confident in Egypt market
CAIRO: Egyptian property developer Palm Hills moved to assuage concerns over its future, voicing confidence in the Egyptian market and promising to deliver over 1,000 units in the next six…
Land deal seen boosting Egypt property stocks
CAIRO/DUBAI: Egyptian real estate stocks will get some support next week after billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal signed a deal with the government to resolve one of a string of…
Egyptian Resorts returns to profit
CAIRO: Real estate firm Egyptian Resorts posted first-quarter net profit of LE 3.8 million ($639,500) on higher revenues, the firm said on Thursday. The company, which makes most of its…
Ten protesters detained for four days pending investigation
By Mai Shams El-Din CAIRO: The charges faced by ten protesters arrested in front of Cabinet on Wednesday have nothing to do with the new law criminalizing strikes that disrupt economic…
Ahmed Hassan reveals Egypt post offer
CAIRO: Egypt captain Ahmed Hassan says he has been offered the position of the national team’s football director prior to the South Africa game. Egypt failed to reach the 2012…
Elmohamady finalizes Sunderland switch
CAIRO: Egypt full-back Ahmed Elmohamady has completed his permanent move from ENPPI to Sunderland after spending last season on loan with the English Premier League side. "Ahmed has done well…