World's cheapest car to cost a fortune
It was touted as the world's cheapest car at $2,000 apiece, but a new version of the snub-nosed Tata Nano will be available soon at a price closer to that…
Fight against fat goes high-tech with new devices
The fight against fat is going high-tech. To get an inside look at eating and exercise habits, scientists are developing wearable wireless sensors to monitor overweight and obese people as…
Better antiseptic curbs post-surgery infections
Looks like doctors aren't the only ones who should scrub before surgery. Bathing patients with an antiseptic and squirting medicated ointment up their noses dramatically cut the rate of dangerous…
Shine no more: Matte makeup gets its turn as trend
It's no longer time for makeup to shine.Top makeup artists say that matte makeup is an evolving beauty trend that should be good news for people of all skin types…
Cleopatra's stunner make-up cured eye disease as well
Ancient Egypt's stunning eye make-up not only shielded wearers from the dark deeds of the evil eye but also protected them against eye disease, French scientists said Thursday.Ancient Egyptians some…
Japanese fare with a gourmet twist at Haiku
The Fairmont Heliopolis recently opened its second restaurant, Haiku, which serves authentic Japanese food with a slight twist; and the result is simply sumptuous. The menu, littered with ingredients that…
New for 2010: anti-wrinkle bras, protein undies
Bras that pump up or down with body temperature and smooth out ageing cleavages are among hot new undies to be unveiled at this month's Paris lingerie show, organizers said…
Dubai downturn sends ripples throughout Arab world
AMMAN: Mahmoud Tamimi's friends call it the "Dubai syndrome - the insatiable longing for a city he loves but was forced to leave. Back in Dubai, the 31-year-old had a…
Egypt's Prime says FT bid for Mobinil low
CAIRO: Shares in Egypt's Mobinil are worth LE 283 to LE 337 ($51.78-61.66), much higher than the LE 245 France Telecom has offered to buy them at, its financial adviser…
Egypt mulls importing gas from Iraq to cover local demand
CAIRO: The Ministry of Petroleum is considering whether to import natural gas from Iraq to cover local demand, Minister Sameh Fahmy reportedly told the energy committee of the ruling National…
