Ezzsteel plants operating, chairman row personal
CAIRO: Ezzsteel, Egypt's largest steel maker, said on Wednesday its plants were operating although not at full capacity and said an investigation involving the chairman would not affect company activity.…
Egypt urban inflation in year to January 10.8 pct
CAIRO: Food prices in Egypt spiked in January after widespread protests disrupted transport and closed down shops, economists said after the state statistics agency released inflation data for the month.…
Remembering Ahmed Basiouny
By Mariam Hamdy For the first time in my career covering Egypt’s art scene, I can take pride in having known an artist who lived and died for his country. Ahmed…
Alexandria sit-in demands president step down
By Amna El-Tawil ALEXANDRIA: “This is Alexandria’s Tahrir Square.” With these words, a banner greets visitors of Sidi Gaber square in Alexandria, where 500 people camped out, saying they won’t leave…
Alexandria sit-in demands president step down
ALEXANDRIA: “This is Alexandria’s Tahrir Square”. With these words, a banner greets visitors of Sidi Gaber square in Alexandria, where 500 people camped out, saying they won’t leave until President…
The people’s republic of Tahrir Square
Yasser Salama Yasser Salama, a baker by trade, was born in 1973 and is a resident of Zawya El-Hamra. He has been in Tahrir Square since Jan. 28.…
Sector protests, strikes sweep Egypt
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: Thousands of workers continued their protests Wednesday across Egypt demanding better pay and work conditions and expressing solidarity with protesters in Tahrir Square. Protesters’ demands included the…
Experts disagree over constitutional scenarios to solve crisis in Egypt
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: The debate overshadowing the Egyptian uprising revolves around the constitution and the various scenarios it offers to transfer Egypt from the current state of limbo to a…
CIB creates youth-driven fund, CI Capital’s Karim Helal talks economy
CAIRO: “Egypt is going to end up stronger, freer, a better place to do business and more attractive ,” Karim Helal, Group CEO of CI Capital, told Daily News Egypt.…
Nestle, Shell, ERC back in business
CAIRO: It is no secret that businesses, small or large, have been affected by the recent uprising in Egypt that is currently occurring. “Nestlé had to with deepest regret close…