Amlak eyes LE 500 million worth of mortgages this year
CAIRO: Dubai-based mortgage lender Amlak Finance said Tuesday its mortgage disbursements in Egypt exceeded LE 130 million in the first quarter of this year. "Amlak Egypt has gained significant market…
Tunisia vows to preserve religious moderation
In Tunisia, synagogues and churches stand side by side with mosques. Jewish and Christian minorities freely practice their religious rituals. This tolerant climate is ensured by the constitution which provides…
Questioning the death penalty
We should not wait for Turkey to lead us in understanding the diversity of Islamic thought on different matters. It is essential for Muslims to be aware of the many…
Leaders and managers
For the first time in decades, a United States senator will become the next American president as all three of the remaining candidates - Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and John…
Egypt's iceberg is melting
CAIRO: The idea that a seminar based on penguins and institutional reform could play well in a desert nation whose ruling party symbolizes longevity almost as much as the pyramids…
Vice squad confiscates Malameh's 'Metro'
CAIRO: Police yesterday raided an independent publishing house and seized copies of a graphic novel on charges that it offends public morals.Five men wearing civilian clothes arrived at Dar El-Malameh's…
Mido might be among Boro captains next season
Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate considers abolishing the ordinary captaincy system at the club and depending on several tribal elders to do the job between them.George Boateng is Boro s official…
Zamalek beat Cement in seven-goal thriller
CAIRO: Zamalek registered a thrilling 4-3 Egyptian League victory over rock bottom Suez Cement on Monday. Mahmoud Fathallah, Mohamed Bobo Reda (own goal) and Sherif Ashraf gave the Whites a…
Ekrami looking to play more games
CAIRO: Feyenoord goalkeeper Sherif Ekrami hopes to get more involved in first team matches, following his season debut against Willem II on Sunday.The 25-year-old was given the opportunity to deputize…