The next big hub: local call center industry takes off
CAIRO: With ample human resource capacity, competitive tariff rates, well-established IT infrastructure and an attractive investment climate, Egypt is well equipped to become the regional hub for the call center…
French investments to reach 5 bln euros in 5 years, says Rachid
CAIRO: "Confidence is a moving target, Egypt is becoming more attractive because we are offering more possibilities, Minister of Trade Rachid Mohamed Rachid said after announcing that he will be…
Mozambique ex-president to accept Africa governance prize
ALEXANDRIA: Former Mozambique president Joachim Chissano will accept a $5 million prize for his role in helping end 16 years of civil war in one of the world's poorest countries…
Annapolis kicks off amid high hopes and disgruntled Hamas
CAIRO: The Annapolis Middle East peace conference kicks off today with the hope of revitalizing the long dormant peace process between the Palestinians and Israelis.The conference is the brainchild of…
Explosives discovered near Israel border
CAIRO: Egyptian security forces said Monday they discovered a cache containing 110 old landmines near the border with Israel in Sinai which they believe were going to be recycled by…
AUB Egypt sees 23 percent net profit increase in third quarter
CAIRO: Ahli United Bank (Egypt) announced its financial results for the first nine months of 2007. The bank posted net interest income of LE 131 million, a 35 percent increase…
Egypt can easily advance in World Cup qualifiers, says Fifa
CAIRO: Egypt have everything set to advance from the first qualifying round of the 2010 World Cup, according to a report published by Fifa.com on Monday.The draw on Sunday saw…
Gomaa jubilant with winning debut
CAIRO: Egypt defender Wael Gomaa was very happy to go off to a winning start with his new team Al-Siliya, whom he joined on loan from Al Ahly last week.Gomaa…
Al-Shater injured in Ahli training
CAIRO: Ahli defender Islam Al-Shater suffered a groin injury during the Red Devils morning training session on Saturday, the Cairo club announced.Ahli website stated that the 31-year-old full-back will have…
