The generosity of jazz
This week at the Citadel, the first ever “Jazz Mania,” International Jazz Festival held in Cairo is offering an unparalleled experience to residents of the capital. Some of the world’s…
Arab League urges boycott of OECD tourism forum on Jerusalem
CAIRO: The Arab League on Sunday urged countries to boycott an Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development tourism conference to be hosted by Israel in the disputed city of Jerusalem…
Timeline CEO sees potential in gaming development in Egypt; asks for more government support
CAIRO: Game development is not one of the most popular industries in Egypt, despite being a more lucrative industry than any other entertainment business worldwide — including music and film…
Dubai’s Arabtec seals Egypt JV as home market sags
CAIRO: Dubai-based builder Arabtec announced a joint venture with Egypt's Amer Group on Sunday, helping it expand abroad as the emirate's once-booming property sector struggles to recover from the financial…
Egypt 182-day, 91-day T-bills average yield dip
The average yield on Egyptian 182-day Treasury bills fell a fraction to 9.487 percent at an auction on Sunday versus 9.556 percent at last week's auction, the Central Bank said.…
IMF sets central bank meeting in Shanghai Monday
WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund on Friday said it will hold a high-level conference of central bank governors in Shanghai next week to discuss ways to address the global financial…
African football boss released from hospital
CAIRO: African Football Confederation president Issa Hayatou was released from hospital on Friday after falling ill at a World Cup conference in Cairo. Hayatou, 64, said he felt ill late…
Muslim Brotherhood won’t replicate its 2005 electoral gains, says minister
CAIRO: Minister of Legal Affairs & Parliamentary Councils Moufid Shehab stated that the Muslim Brotherhood doesn’t exist according to Egyptian laws, saying the “banned” group won’t replicate its successful run…
Gaza aid convoy Lifeline 5 to sail to Egypt Monday afternoon
CAIRO: After a two-week halt at Lattakia, Syria, the Egyptian authorities have finally agreed that the aid convoy, Lifeline 5, is allowed to go into the Gaza Strip via the…
Boycotting elections, civil disobedience are Egypt’s only options, say opposition groups
CAIRO: Ten opposition parties and groups from across the Egyptian political spectrum officially announced on Saturday boycotting the parliamentary elections in November, saying the regime left them with no other…