All in one: Egypt's newest market regulator
CAIRO: The Egyptian Financial Services Authority (EFSA), the country's newest regulatory body, has not yet had the chance to define itself. And it seems that the exact character of the…
Experts discuss 'new age banking' at Euromoney
CAIRO: Global consensus is high that there needs to be a significant change made to the way the world economy operates. While markets will, forever, hit peaks and valleys, emphasis…
Getting to know the changing economic landscape
CAIRO: Egyptian economic gurus seem to have a pretty good grasp on the fact that the global economic structure as we know it has changed. What they seem less sure…
Egypt to grow 5.5 pct in 2009/10, says Mohieldin at Euromoney
CAIRO: Egypt's economy can grow as much as 5.5 percent during fiscal year 2009/10, Investment Minsiter Mahmoud Mohieldin said Tuesday.During his keynote address at the Euromoney Egypt Conference 2009, Mohieldin…
Malaysia bans Baron Cohen's 'Brüno' film
Malaysia has banned US box office hit Brüno by Sacha Baron Cohen because it highlights gay life and has gay sex scenes, an official said Tuesday. Bruno - following Baron…
Doha Tribeca Film Festival announces film slate
The inaugural Doha Tribeca Film Festival (DTFF) announced Tuesday that it will open with a special screening of director Mira Nair's "Amelia, a thrilling account of legendary aviation pioneer Amelia…
Ireland Decides, Again
MAYNOOTH, Ireland: On Oct. 2, Irish voters go to the polls for a second time to decide whether to adopt the European Union's Lisbon Treaty. The mood in EU capitals…
Letter in support of a comprehensive Middle East peace
We come from varied ethnic backgrounds and religious faiths that are diverse. We are Democrats and Republicans. We are veterans of war and of the struggle for peace. Together, we…
Egypt launches e-signature services
CAIRO: The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology launched Monday e-signature services in Egypt, facilitating electronic transactions in both governmental and private sector institutions.In a press statement, the ministry said…
Extended detentions for Sinai bombing suspects as further attacks denied
CAIRO: The Ismailia Criminal Court has decided to extend the detention of 15 of the 62 suspects in the Sharm El-Sheikh and Dahab bombings for a further 45 days until…
