Egypt Country Profile
While best known for its pyramids and ancient civilisations, Egypt has played a central role in Middle East politics in modern times. Its three wars with Israel in 1948, 1967…
Ahly will spice up Confederation Cup, says Hodoud coach
CAIRO: Harras Hodoud coach Tarek Al-Ashri believes Cairo giants Ahly will spice up the CAF Confederation Cup.Title-holders Ahly surprisingly exited the Champions League at the hands of Nigerian side Kano…
Police crack down on Israel gas deal demo
CAIRO: Police used violence to stop protestors demonstrating against the export of gas to Israel Monday outside the State Council building where the controversial case was being heard. Thirty central…
Egypt launches business climate index
CAIRO: Islah, Egypt's first business climate reform index, was launched Monday at a conference that also provided a forum for local business leaders to learn more about the project. Islah…
Make your next move – if you can
CAIRO: The weather outside was warmer than usual for this time of year. Luxury cars lined up at the gates of the Cairo International Conference Center. Inside, the air conditioning…
Analysts predict rocky road for Mobinil stock
CAIRO: Mid-April meant some heady, if uncertain, days for Egyptian telecom giants Mobinil and Orascom Telecom (OT). Stock price of both rose precipitously on news that a court decision could…
Summer lovin': Male perspectives in movie romance
During the summer, romantic movies - comedic or otherwise - have usually been just he said, she said counter programming to all the robots and superheroes blasting the box office.…
An inside look at self-publishing in Egypt
You can publish anything on your own, said self-published author Mary Mourad. Read "on your own in large print. Self-publishing in Egypt, as Mourad reveals, is not an easy endeavor."By…