Green money
NEW YORK: There is little doubt that green will be the metaphorical color of choice for world leaders when they gather at the G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh. Attention will focus…
Saudi's new hi-tech University: both too much and not enough
One advantage of covering the Gulf region is that there is rarely a dull day. The sheer pace of development means that more or less every week there is some…
German ambassador says no conspiracy against Hosni
CAIRO: German ambassador to Egypt Bernd Erbel denied that his country took sides against Egypt's UNESCO candidate for director-general on the sidelines of a special event to follow the vote…
Copts for Egypt conference launches new movement
CAIRO: The recently established Copts for Egypt movement held a press conference Sunday at the Egyptian Center for Human Rights (ECHR) to outline the upcoming schedule of the movement's work.The…
Schools to start Oct. 3, says minister
CAIRO: Minister of Education Yousry El-Gamal confirmed that schools will start on Oct. 3 as scheduled, with no further delays. El-Gamal told the press that the ministry sees no need…
Health minister investigates deaths in Cairo, Gharbeya hospitals
CAIRO: Minister of Health Hatem El-Gabaly formed a special committee to investigate the recent death of a 14-year-old Egyptian girl after undergoing plastic surgery in Al-Demerdash general hospital.According to the…
Democracy Review chief referred to legal affairs
CAIRO: The board of state-owned Al-Ahram Organization referred Al-Ahram's Democracy Review editor-in-chief Hala Mustafa to the legal affairs department to be questioned over inviting Israeli ambassador Shalhom Cohen to her…
Brazil lives up to the hype, UAE disappoints
CAIRO: Brazil's long awaited first appearance in the U-20 World Cup lived up to the hype as they beat Costa Rica with five goals to nothing Sunday in their first…
U20 WCup roundup
SUEZ: Germany defeated the United States 3-0 at the under-20 World Cup. The Americans produced few chances. A strong drive from Jared Jeffrey hit the crossbar in the 65th minute.On…
