La danse: An enticing look at the world of ballet
From Frederick Wiseman, a veteran American filmmaker and producer of documentaries about institutions and their human dynamics, comes an opulent new film entitled “La danse: Le ballet de l'Opéra de…
Historic Egypt retail chain bought for $55 million
CAIRO: Egypt's Arabiyya Lel Estithmaraat investment firm said on Sunday it agreed to pay LE 320 million ($55.4 million) for a majority stake in the historic Omar Effendi department store…
Thousands of Americans rally to ‘restore sanity’ with Stewart and Colbert
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Tens of thousands of Americans descended on the US capitol on Saturday to demonstrate their support for moderation in American political discourse. The event, named “The Rally to…
‘Road to Hope’ aid convoy waits for Egypt permission at Libyan border
CAIRO: The humanitarian aid convoy, Road to Hope, has been held at the Libyan-Egyptian border for the past four days as it awaits permission from Egyptian authorities to enter Gaza…
Mubarak’s call to postpone NDP conference unpredictable, says analyst
CAIRO: President Hosni Mubarak’s decision to postpone the annual conference of the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) was unpredictable, political analyst and senior researcher at Al-Ahram Center for Political…
Brotherhood MP files complaint to the prosecutor general against government officials
CAIRO: Muslim Brotherhood MP Mohamed El-Beltagi filed a complaint to the prosecutor general on Saturday accusing Governor of Qaliubiya and various officials of the Shoubra district of libel and preventing…
Arabic movies flounder in Abu Dhabi
Over the past few years, the Gulf Film Festivals — Dubai, Abu Dhabi and now Doha Tribeca — have rapidly become the optimum showcase for Arab films. With all three…
Political change will come in Egypt, says ElBaradei
VIENNA: Former UN nuclear chief Mohamed ElBaradei blasted Egypt's "authoritarian" government and insisted political change was coming, in an interview Saturday with the Austrian daily Kurier. "The more unpopular this…
ECESR sues government over LE 400 minimum wage
CAIRO: Government ministers and labor activists have both rejected the LE 400 minimum monthly wage set by the National Wages Council (NWC) on Thursday. A local NGO said it has…
Political change will come in Egypt, says ElBaradei
VIENNA: Former UN nuclear chief Mohamed ElBaradei blasted Egypt's "authoritarian" government and insisted political change was coming, in an interview Saturday with the Austrian daily Kurier. "The more unpopular this…
