MTV looks to use hip hop to conquer Arab market
MTV hopes hip-hop and reality television tailored and sanitized for a more conservative Middle East will draw young Arabs away from the dozens of locally produced music video channels that…
Government to increases electricity prices
CAIRO: The public was shocked Monday with news that the government has decided to increase electricity prices starting December.The new prices apply to all categories, including domestic, commercial, street lights…
ABC annual meeting stresses need to bridge skills gap in the region
CAIRO: How can Arab economies dodge the bottleneck that slows their integration into today's global market? The buzzword is education, which currently presents itself as the ultimate solution to swiftly…
Young Innovators Awards now in 22 national universities
CAIRO: Nahdet El Mahrousa NGO signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Industrial Modernization Center (IMC) late October to expand the Young Innovators' Awards program to all 22 national universities…
Brotherhood detainees go on strike
CAIRO: For the last five days, members of the Muslim Brotherhood detained in Borg El Arab prison have been on a limited hunger strike to protest what they say is…
Abraaj Capital agrees to sell 100 pct of Abraaj Egypt to Dubai Financial Group
Abraaj Capital has agreed to a transaction with Dubai Financial Group, a subsidiary of the Dubai Group, whereby the latter will acquire 100 percent of Abraaj Egypt Ltd. and Abraaj…
Fathi scores first goal for Kazma
CAIRO: Ahmed Fathi s first goal with Kazma led them to a 1-0 victory over Nassr to move up in the Kuwaiti Cup rounds.The Egyptian midfielder, who is on loan…
Southgate denies Mido rift
CAIRO: Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate quashed rumors accusing striker Ahmed "Mido Hossam of returning to Egypt without the club s permission.The Boro coach clarified that Mido was allowed to return…
State-backed candidate wins Press Syndicate elections
CAIRO: Makram Mohamed Ahmed, former Press Syndicate chief from 1997-1999, and columnist with the Al-Ahram daily, won the chairman's seat on Saturday's election, beating his main contender Ragae El Merghani,…
