Freedom House report explores internet censorship in Egypt
CAIRO: As the number of internet users grows, security further tightens its grip on their activity, namely when it comes to "disseminating and receiving sensitive political information, according to a…
Yahoo! extends reach into Arab world with Maktoob buy
WASHINGTON: US Internet giant Yahoo! said Tuesday it had signed a deal to purchase popular Jordan-based web portal Maktoob, expanding its reach to millions of consumers across the Arab world.The…
Military coach hoping for Ramadan break
CAIRO: Military Production coach Tarek Yehia suggested that the Egyptian Premier League should be halted during the holy month of Ramadan, following his side s 1-1 draw with Mansoura on…
Gaish wallop stuttering Ittihad
ALEXANDRIA: Gaish registered their first Egyptian Premier League win on Sunday after defeating Ittihad 3-1 in Alexandria. An own goal from Mahmoud Sobhi put the military side upfront only on…
Ahly give credit to Hodoud
CAIRO: Harras Hodoud took Ahly by surprise through using an offside trap in Sunday s Premier League game, the Egyptian champions assistant coach Alaa Maihoub said.Ahly failed to maintain their…
Bollywood looks to call the tune on music downloads
Abhishek Choudhary is a typical college student. Like millions of other teenagers, whenever he wants to listen to the latest Bollywood tune, he logs on to his computer and downloads…
State St: inflation a worry for govt funds
HONG KONG: Inflation is becoming a top concern to sovereign funds, which are looking at ways to guard their portfolios against price pressures, State Street Global Advisors head of institutions…
Middle East gas oil firms on East Africa, summer demand
DUBAI: Middle East gas oil premiums have risen about 80 percent from levels seen the previous month on growing requirements for power generation fuels in East Africa and regional summer…