Karim set to leave Ismaili for Sharjah
CAIRO: Ismaili accepted an offer from Emirate side Sharjah to sign Iraqi striker Mostafa Karim, the Dervishes chairman said. We have agreed to sell Karim to Sharjah for $325,000. We…
Egyptian clubs refuse to broadcast league games
CAIRO: Clubs did not allow the state TV to air Wednesday s Egyptian Premier League matches after both parties failed to reach an agreement over the ongoing broadcasting saga.The games…
Obama sees encouraging Mideast peace prospects
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama won lavish praise Tuesday from his guest, President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, and spoke of an extraordinary opportunity for making peace in the Middle East.Obama said…
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…