Chrysler Egypt now operating fully
CAIRO: Chrysler Egypt has resumed operations at full capacity and is now in contact with its partners, certified agents, clients to conduct business as normal on all levels, according to…
Three steps toward freedom in Egypt
Egypt has started down the road to truly momentous reform, but reformers will find that road blocked unless three barriers are removed, and soon. First, state approval to form political…
Egyptian mummy’s big toe oldest known prosthesis
PARIS: A superbly preserved artificial big toe found strapped to the mummified remains of an Egyptian woman is the oldest functional prosthesis ever found, experts said Monday. Discovered in 2000…
Egyptians, rejoice: The giants are trembling
The revolution of the Egyptian people, which began on January 25 and will not end until the entire system is overhauled from top to bottom, has shaken up not only…
Egypt plans tenders for local rice: GASC
CAIRO: Egypt's General Authority For Supply Commodities (GASC) plans to hold tenders on Thursday and Sunday to purchase rice from local producers, GASC said. Financial daily Al-Mal reported on Tuesday…
The Egyptian uprising, the lesson for Israel
While much is unknown about the ultimate implications of the Egyptian uprising for Israel, one lesson can already be drawn: The missed opportunities to achieve peace with the Arab states…
EU’s Ashton seeks financing for North Africa reform
BRUSSELS: The European Union's foreign policy chief is seeking at least €2.5 billion ($3.38 billion) of extra funding to help support reforms in Tunisia, Egypt and other countries in North…
Lecico says workers given ‘significant’ pay rise
CAIRO: Egyptian ceramics maker Lecico has negotiated a new deal with workers that includes a significant increase in pay after they stopped work in a general strike on Feb. 12…
Pachin six-month net profit up 10 percent
CAIRO: Egyptian paintmaker Pachin's six-month net profit rose 10 percent to LE 94.2 million ($16 million). Net sales at Egypt's largest listed paintmaker rose 2.4 percent to LE 368 million…
Suez Canal traffic disrupted after ship runs aground
CAIRO: Traffic through Egypt's Suez Canal has been disrupted since 0800 GMT on Tuesday after a ship ran aground due to engine failure in bad weather, a maritime source said.…