Cabinet's magic formulas
I car-pooled in to work with my colleague Sarah El-Sirgany yesterday morning. "Let's hit the gas station, shall we? she said. We were adamant to find out first hand about…
Smokers won't quit but they might shift
CAIRO: After a period of relative stability, cigarettes will now be sold at higher prices as part of the newly declared price hikes the government instituted to finance public sector…
Pope Shenouda heads to US for treatment
CAIRO: The head of Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church, Pope Shenouda III, has left for the United States for medical treatment, the Coptic Orthodox Lay Council which manages the church's affairs…
Word on the Street: What people think about the new prices increase
CAIRO: On Monday May 5, Ahmed Ezz, head of the ruling National Democratic Party's (NDP) logistics committee, announced a series of price increases aimed at paying for the public-sector pay…
Schools to contest new taxes in court
CAIRO: The Association of Private Schools in Egypt are filing a law suit against the new bill that removed tax breaks on private schools and educational institutions, saying it is…
Virtuoso to give concert to thank Egyptian driver who returned $4 million violin
NEWARK, New Jersey: A violin virtuoso plans to replace the airport cacophony of taxis and airplanes with the exquisite tones of a 285-year-old violin to give thanks to the Egyptian-born…
Wigan boss impressed by Zaki- agent
CAIRO: Amr Zaki s agent said that Wigan coach Steve Bruce was impressed with the Zamalek striker s display during Monday s 5-1 drubbing of Aluminum.Bruce, who is currently on…
27-year-old child rapist handed fourth death sentence
KUWAIT CITY: A Kuwait court on Sunday handed down a fourth death sentence on a 27-year-old Egyptian man accused of abducting and raping 17 children, a legal source said.Jihad Al-Saadi…
Fadl wards off Ahly, Zamalek interest
CAIRO: Ismaili striker Mohamed Fadl revealed on Friday that he rebuffed approaches from Cairo duo Ahly and Zamalek. One of Ahly officials contacted me and expressed his side s interest…