Cairo's hidden gems
When most people think of Egypt, they think of the Pyramids of Giza, the Royal mummies in the Cairo Museum or Tutankhamun's fabulous treasures from his tomb in the Valley…
The language of craft
The Ramses Wissa Wassef Art Center has rarely seen such industry. Over a spacious work-floor strewn with sawdust, the air is full with the sounds of sawing and chopping, and…
World Bank chief meets Mubarak on economic reformsms
CAIRO: World Bank chief Robert Zoellick met on Thursday with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on his first trip to Cairo as head of the development lender, the official Mena news…
BBC Arabia comes to town
CAIRO: The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is preparing to launch its integrated Arabic-language TV station ­- a first for the region - incorporating radio, television and online media. In preparation…
CMA CGM shipping group opens Egypt office
CAIRO: On account of building the world's third largest container shipping company, Jacques Saadé, founder and chairman of the CMA CGM shipping group, was recently awarded an honorary degree by…
Naeem Holding to commence acquisition of Naeem KSA
CAIRO: Naeem Holding board of directors decided to take initial steps to acquire a controlling stake in Naeem KSA ranging between 75-80 percent of the company's overall capital. The company…
Banking sector has been steadily improving
CAIRO: The fourth "Enta Wel Bonook (You and Banks) conference and exhibition - held under the auspices of the Central Bank of Egypt - concluded Wednesday on notes tackling privatization…
60 border tunnels to Gaza in uncovered in 10 months, says report
RAFAH: Egypt has uncovered 60 tunnels along its borders with the Gaza Strip and seized about 20 tons of explosives in the Sinai Peninsula over the past 10 months, said…
Mubarak stresses social justice in parliamentary speech
CAIRO: President Hosni Mubarak stressed the importance of achieving "social justice and securing a better life for the lower-income bracket in his keynote speech at the parliament's inauguration Wednesday.Maintaining the…
International Jerusalem Forum decries fate of city
ISTANBUL: A mass outpouring of condemntaion over the fate of Jerusalem marked the opening of Al-Quds International Forum in Istanbul Thursday where a plethora of organizations gathered to discuss the…
