Gujarat, Egypt to work jointly for tourism
The Tourism Corporation of Gujarat and tourism department of Egypt will work together to develop the tourism sector in India, reported Business Standard. Vipul Mitra, tourism secretary in…
Pioneers may raise Cairo Housing stake
Pioneers Holding, Egypt’s second- largest publicly traded investment bank, said it may consider adding to a stake in Cairo Housing & Development after the housebuilder reports second quarter earnings,…
Jordanians set off to deliver Gaza aid overland from Egypt
AMMAN: A group of Jordanian activists and trade unionists set off for Gaza on Tuesday to deliver the blockaded Palestinian enclave aid relief and medical supplies overland from Egypt, organizers…
GB Auto to build $13 million logistics center
GB Auto will build a LE 75 million ($13 million) automotive warehousing and logistics facility near Cairo it hopes will generate 60 million a year in savings and fees,…
Censorship takes center stage at annual Bussy performance
“As citizens, we bring it on ourselves, we censor ourselves. If we change, the censors will change,” said Sondos Shabayek, director of the annual Bussy plays, shortly after the performance…
Shawky in talks with Lierse
CAIRO: Egypt midfielder Mohamed Shawky has entered talks with Belgian side Lierse, the player's agent revealed. Shawky became a free agent recently after terminating his contract with Kayserispor and Lierse,…
Comic book writer Harvey Pekar dies at 70 in Ohio
Harvey Pekar, whose autobiographical comic book series "American Splendor" portrayed his unglamorous life with bone-dry honesty and wit, was found dead at home early Monday, authorities said. He was…
Israel gives Libyan ship midnight ultimatum
JERUSALEM: The Israeli navy has given a Gaza-bound Libyan aid ship until midnight Tuesday to change course for Egypt, an activist on board told AFP, with the military confirming it…
Aussie saint-to-be immortalized in pop song
Australia's first saint-to-be Mary MacKillop has been immortalized in a new pop song, adding to the late nun's growing cultural presence which includes a stage musical, Twitter account and…
Mido approached by Turkish side
CAIRO: Mido has been approached by a Turkish side and the Middlesbrough striker is considering joining the unnamed club starting next season. "I have received a worthwhile offer from a…