Competing for investment
Much is written and said about the need to create a competitive investment environment in Egypt. Academics and experts argue constantly over the proper role of government in the investment…
Apache to buy BP assets in US, Canada, Egypt
NEW YORK: US energy firm Apache said on Tuesday it had agreed to buy from British rival BP oil and gas assets in the United States, Canada and Egypt for…
Timeline CEO sees potential for venture capital growth
CAIRO: “There is huge investment potential for venture capitalism in Egypt, with new money entering the region,” Ahmed Metwally, CEO of Timeline Interactive, said. “Until this year, there was no…
Sites of rebellion and subversion
The year 2010 marks two momentous episodes in the history of Mexico, both are 100 years apart. The first is the bicentennial of the Mexican War of Independence (1810–1821). The…
Robert Plant takes his Band of Joy’ on the road
All eyes are on Robert Plant when he steps on stage — especially his band's. If you're going to play with the rock 'n' roll icon, you've got to be…
Lohan reports to jail for probation violation
Whisked away to a women's jail in an unmarked sheriff's car after a brief hearing, Lindsay Lohan reported Tuesday for a 90-day sentence that the troubled actress likely will…
Egypt deficit in year to end-June 8.3 pct of GDP
CAIRO: Egypt's budget deficit in the fiscal year to June 30 was 8.3 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), less than the 8.4 percent projected last year, state news agency…
Rights groups call for release of ‘estimated 10,000’ emergency law detainees
CAIRO: Rights groups have renewed calls for the release of detainees held under the emergency law, pursuant to a May amendment that restricted application of emergency powers to narcotics and…
Nigerian group slams trial of senator over child marriage
ABUJA: A Nigerian Islamic group on Tuesday challenged a suit filed by a government agency against a senator, Ahmed Sani Yerima, under fire over his marriage to a 13-year-old Egyptian…
Al-Muhammadi’s debut delights Sunderland assistant
CAIRO: Sunderland assistant coach Eric Black was more than satisfied with the debut of Ahmed Al-Muhammadi as he praised the Egypt full-back's overall progress so far. Al-Muhammadi made his Black…