Egypt’s main index drops 6 pct, pound reaches 6-year low
CAIRO: Egypt’s benchmark EGX 30 index dropped more than 6 percent Wednesday, a day after thousands protested in the streets on what was dubbed the “Day of Anger.” By mid-day…
Al Jazeera TV makes waves with Tunisia coverage
By Dina Zayed / Reuters CAIRO: When street protests ousted the Tunisian president, 26-year-old Egyptian Sabah first heard about it in a call from a friend who told her: "Switch…
US activist makes distinction between economic, human rights
CAIRO: The key of preserving a country’s human rights is the development of a sophisticated non-governmental rights movement, according to Aryeh Neier, an American human rights activist. Neier, who was…
Church sermons urge Copts not to join protests
By Essam Fadl CAIRO: The Coptic Orthodox Church organized special sermons on Tuesday in various churches around the country in a bid to prevent Copts from joining protests on what…
Thousands protest across Egypt in ‘Day of Anger’
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: Thousands took to the streets on Tuesday in Cairo and other cities throughout Egypt in Tunisia-inspired protests against worsening economic conditions and police brutality and to…
Al-Aswany on literature, politics and calling for change
By Heba El-Sherif For months, fans of renowned Egyptian novelist and columnist Alaa Al-Aswany enjoyed their Tuesday morning coffees with his biting wit and critique of current Egyptian affairs, boldly…
Interior Minister unveils details of Alex church attack, publishing ban imposed
By Marwa Al-A'asar CAIRO: In an exclusive and rare interview in daily state-owned Al-Ahram published on Tuesday, Interior Minister El-Habib El-Adly reiterated details of the investigation into the Alexandria church…
More PPP models in Mideast healthcare sector, says report
CAIRO: Public-private partnerships are increasingly emerging as a model for financing and managing healthcare delivery in the Middle East, according to a recent report launched by Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) Health…
‘The King’s Speech’ receives 12 Oscar nominations
The British monarchy saga "The King's Speech" leads the Academy Awards with 12 nominations, including best picture and acting honors for Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter and Geoffrey Rush. Also…
Compass Capital acquires pharmaceutical company for $40 mln
CAIRO: Investment firm Compass Capital has acquired 10th of Ramadan for Pharmaceutical and Diagnostic Reagents Company (RAMEDA) in a deal worth $40 million. RAMEDA, established in 1994 in the Sixth…