Protests continue in downtown Cairo Wednesday night
By Abdel-Rahman Hussein CAIRO: Protests continued in downtown Cairo Wednesday night as security forces escalated the scope of their crackdown on those who took to the streets demanding an end…
Saudi prince says tough to predict Mubarak future
By Dmitry Zhdannikov /Reuters DAVOS, Switzerland: The future of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak hinges on the ability of the country’s leaders to understand the reasons behind unprecedented protests, a Saudi…
Opposition forces call for thousands to join Friday demos
By Safaa Abdoun CAIRO: Egypt’s opposition forces are galvanizing their calls for change through peaceful demonstrations, hoping to enlist thousands to join protests after Friday prayers today. Political movements and…
One on One with Masoud Amralla Al Ali: Part 1
By Joseph Fahim Film is a business largely defined by giant egos, unrealistic ambitions and breakneck rivalry. Art, passion and real dedication occasionally take a backseat to a host of…
Loyac brings Omar Al Khayyam production to Egypt
On Thursday evening, Sawy Cultural Wheel in Zamalek will host the play “Omar Al Khayyam” based on the life and times of famed eleventh century Persian scholar and Poet, Omar…
Rights group asks Prosecutor to ban overseas money transfers temporarily
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: An Alexandria rights group filed a complaint to the General Prosecutor Abdel Meguid Mahmoud Thursday demanding a halt on money transfers outside the country temporarily until…
EU urges Egyptian authorities to show restraint
BRUSSELS: EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton called on Egyptian authorities to exercise restraint on Thursday and respect the right of the people to protest peacefully against the leadership. "I…
ElBaradei ready to ‘lead the transition’ in Egypt if asked
By AFP VIENNA: Nobel peace laureate and leading dissident Mohamed ElBaradei said Thursday he was ready to “lead the transition” in Egypt if asked, as he left Vienna for Cairo…
Vimpelcom may rethink strategy if no Orascom deal
Russian group Vimpelcom will have to rethink its development strategy should its shareholders reject a $6 billion-plus purchase of Orascom Telecom, its chief executive said on Wednesday. "I don't think…
Egypt 182-day T-bill avg yield rises after protests
The average yield on Egyptian 182-day treasury bills rose about 40 basis points on Thursday, a rise that indicates some investors may be holding back from buying government securities amid…