Opposition disputes regime's stance that democracy would lead to radical control
CAIRO: Members of Egypt's opposition refuted the regime's justification that speeding up democratic reform may lead to radical elements seizing control.As President Hosni Mubarak met with American counterpart Barack Obama…
Buying a car? Do your research
In Egypt, any car, especially a good one, comes at a high premium, so it's important to do your research before you chose which one to purchase. There are essential…
Egypt auto sales to increase 97 pct by 2013, says report
A newly released report predicts a rapid recovery and a bright future for Egypt's auto industry, bolstered by a forecasted explosion of the local retail market. The Egypt Retail Report…
AMIC founder on the future of the auto industry
In September 1999, Tawfik Abou Shousha, then the general manager of Mustang, called in the top executives from Egypt's auto manufacturers and distributors for a meeting. He asked them a…
IN DEPTH: Egypt on track to scale back auto tariffs
The presence of hefty price tags on even the simplest cars is standard fare for Egyptian consumers used to the high import tariff rates. High sticker prices combined with a…
ONE ON ONE: Motor TV puts things in motion
We focus on many different kinds of motors, said Ahmed Hamdi, media manager for Motor TV.Motor TV is not your typical car channel. In fact, to hear Hamdi talk about…
Jackson's 51st birthday to be his burial day
Michael Jackson will be buried in a private ceremony on Aug. 29, the day the late King of Pop would have turned 51, his family said announced Tuesday.The ceremony -…
Bursting the dream of Si Ali at Salam Theater
Alfred Farag's "Ali Ganah Al-Tabrezi and his Follower Qouffa is the inspiration for "Si Ali, El Salam Theatre's current premier production this season. Those expecting a faithful adaptation's of Farag's…
Beyond the Carbon Crusade
COPENHAGEN: At its heart, much of the debate over climate change deals with just one divisive and vexing question: How big should cuts in carbon emissions be?This narrow focus makes…
Why the AKP holds the center in Turkey
WASHINGTON, DC: Turkey has been plagued with multiple unwieldy coalition governments whose divisiveness has sparked regular military intervention. To understand the dynamics at the heart of Turkey's current political landscape,…