Gulf Arab rulers tense over Egypt’s policy shifts
DUBAI: At a recent conference in Abu Dhabi, a confidant of the emirate's crown prince vented his frustration over the downfall of a major ally who Gulf Arab rulers once…
Prosecutor General appoints judges to interrogate former interim PM, other officials
CAIRO: Prosecutor General Abdel Meguid Mahmoud appointed Thursday judges to interrogate former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafik and other officials on complaints of squandering public funds filed against them. The prosecution…
Women’s rights groups plan May 1 protest
CAIRO: The Alliance for Arab Women, which comprises women’s rights activists from across Egypt and the Arab world, is planning a women’s protest in Tahrir Square this Sunday, which coincides…
Qena residents divided on Friday’s million man march
CAIRO: Some political activists in Qena have called for a million man march on Friday to call for the resignation of Governor Emad Shehata Mikhael, following a decision earlier this…
Al Jazeera suspends Arabic service operations in Syria
DUBAI: Qatar-based satellite channel Al Jazeera said it had suspended some operations in Syria, in a move a media watchdog said was the result of restrictions and attacks on its…
Egypt sending team to help realize Palestinian deal
CAIRO: Egypt will send a security team to the Gaza Strip to help implement a reconciliation agreement reached by rival Palestinian groups Fatah and Hamas, an Egyptian security source told…
Echoes of Diana in royal wedding music
Echoes from Princess Diana's wedding and funeral will be present in her son Prince William's marriage ceremony, the official schedule released Thursday showed. Music played at Diana's 1981 wedding to…
Atypical sequels abound at Tribeca Film Festival
Sequels are usually more easily found at summer multiplexes than prestigious film festivals, but this year's Tribeca Film Festival abounds in unusual follow-ups and intriguing companion pieces. None of these…
Revolution documentaries take top prizes at short film fest
On Wednesday evening, emerging filmmakers received long overdue recognition from Egypt’s Minister of Culture and leading figures in the industry for their work on short documentaries chronicling different aspects of…
Mobinil net tumbles on political turmoil
CAIRO: Egyptian mobile phone operator Mobinil said political turmoil and economic uncertainty hurt its first-quarter results, sending net income tumbling 93.6 percent year-on-year. Investors had awaited Mobinil's results for the…