Report on Muslim Americans chips away at myths about Islam
WASHINGTON: Muslim American women are educated, active in the workforce and on an equal footing with men in terms of income, according to a report released Monday, which analysts said…
Moroccan movies in the spotlight at Africa film fest
OUAGADOUGOU: Morocco, long loved by Hollywood as a background set for its movies, now has a booming film industry of its own, with three films lined up for top honors…
Clinton vows to push for two-state solution, warns Hamas
SHARM EL-SHEIKH: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton vowed to push for a two-state solution and a viable Palestinian state Monday during the Gaza donors' conference."The assistance we are offering…
Draft law criminalizes issuing unauthorized fatwas
CAIRO: The People's Assembly's proposals and complaints committee drafted a new law criminalizing issuing a fatwa without a special license. The draft law imposes a three-year jail sentence to any…
US aid cut won't dent economy, says expert
CAIRO: Despite a $200 million cut in economic aid to Egypt approved by the United States House of Representatives on Feb. 25, analysts say it is not likely to make…
Steel companies lower prices in response to import threat
CAIRO: Local steel companies cut their prices by between LE 300 and LE 550 per ton this week in response to tumbling global prices and the continuing threat of Turkish…
Egypt exports could fall 10 pct this year: minister
MANAMA: Egyptian exports could fall 10 percent in the current 2008/09 fiscal year as the global slowdown slashes demand for the North African country's goods, the trade and industry minister…
'The worst is yet to come,' says Citigroup report
CAIRO: Citigroup's recently published CEEMA Strategy Notebook warns of further deterioration in emerging markets for 2009. The report covers equity strategy in Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and…
Swiss Film Week kicks off today at Galaxy
After abruptly closing down last year, Cinemania - Egypt's premier art-house film institute - is back with more movies, a diverse program and a host of stars and filmmakers. Starting…
