Japan cool on Sarkozy's G14 proposal
TOKYO: Japan expressed reservations Thursday against a plan by French President Nicolas Sarkozy to expand the G8 group of industrial powers into a G14 by including major emerging economies. Is…
Darfur mediator in Cairo ahead of extraordinary Africa summit
CAIRO: The joint UN-African Union mediator for Darfur Djibril Bassole was in Cairo Thursday for talks with Egyptian officials in the wake of an impromptu Darfur meeting Egypt held earlier…
African fashion has the look, and it's not what you expect
CAPE TOWN: Leopard-print in acid pink and orange show African fashion with a twist, flinging curio-like interpretation off the ramp as local designers seek to show their diverse talent and…
A treasure trove of fashionable finds
Mona Afifi and Sherifa Mahmoud have partnered up to create Style-Treasure, Egypt's first online boutique and the Middle East's third. Why? Because in our frenzied city something as simple as…
Fairmont Nile City will redefine Cairo's five-star experience
Due to launch this October, Fairmont Nile City is bringing in a new wave of sophistication to Cairo s five-star experience. Both elegant and organically influenced, 1920s' art deco concepts…
Red Bull's X-fighters freestyle in a breathtaking world finale in London
Riding a motocross calls for specific characteristics: vigor, steadiness and minimum body weight. When it comes to Freestyle Motocross (FMX), however, the ingredients differ. Versatility, flexibility and ultimate boldness seem…
Lifestyle Highlight: Ramadan Tents
Like the 50 Ramadan drama series that have aired this year, there seems to be many Ramadan Tents vying for patrons and attention this year, all hoping to have that…
A Khawaga's First Fast: Week One
Bang. Bang. Bang."Na'am, I say half asleep."Sohour, says a voice behind my hotel door. I get dressed and look at my watch. It's 2:50 am. I wipe the sleep from…
Egypt studies six consultancy bids for nuclear program
CAIRO: Egypt is currently reviewing six bids from international companies to provide service-related and technical consultancy for the nuclear safety department in the Egyptian nuclear program, Minister of Electricity and…
Time for 'The Big Night'
Ramadan, and its accompanying festivities, is more than just a religious pillar; it s a time when families get together, when people try to do more good. Festivities, manifested in…