Ezzat Abou Ouf on the challenges facing the Cairo International Film Festival
When Ezzat Abou Ouf took over as president of the Cairo International Film Festival last year, he caused quite a stir by announcing that he would resign from the post…
Oriental sounds: the lute makes a comeback with musicians
The dominance of electronic sounds in today's music has eclipsed traditional instruments such as the lute (or oud), but a visit to Mohamed Ali Street proves that this string instrument…
The label says 'Made in India'
CAIRO: Under the slogan "Bringing India to the Land of the Pharaohs, the Made in India Show was brought to Egypt for the first time ever in a bid to…
Case grants grace period for companies that didn't send financial statement
CAIRO: The Cairo and Alexandria Stock Exchange's Listing Committee held on Nov. 21 decided to grant two companies a grace period of 10 days effective Nov. 22 to send their…
Vodafone, Intel and Fujitsu-Siemens launch built-in connectivity technology
CAIRO: Logging onto the Internet "anytime, anywhere will no longer be a problem with the launch of the new built-in Vodafone Broad Band notebook, in collaboration with Fujitsu-Siemens and Intel.The…
Euro eyes 1.50 dollars after new record high
LONDON: The euro Friday neared $1.50 for the first time after reaching a fresh historic high against the US currency, which is suffering from expectations of slower US economic growth…
No FTA but economic relations going strong, says US ambassador Ricciardone
CAIRO: US-Egyptian economic relations are healthy and growing, despite absence of a free trade agreement (FTA), said US Ambassador to Egypt Francis Ricciardone. "In 2004, our bilateral trade was a…
"Nice guys that look scary"
A jewellery dealer might not be the most obvious candidate for the ringleader of a biker gang, but when the weekend rolls around, Sharif Bergemi exchanges his diamond rings and…
So Vintage, Dahling!
The advent of seasonal festivities makes me feel disarmingly in need of partaking in some form of effervescent indulgence. Last May I entered the bijou home of Cecile Lacorre, well…
Israel won't get 'normalization for free,' says Arab League chief
CAIRO: Arab League Secretary General said early on Friday that Arab countries will not offer Israel "normalization for free during the upcoming US-sponsored Mideast peace conference.Amr Moussa remarks were made…
