Egypt uncovers Gaza toy smuggling tunnel
AL-ARISH, Egypt: Egyptian authorities on Tuesday discovered three new tunnels used for smuggling goods into the Gaza Strip, seizing a large amount of toys in one, a security official told…
Egypt reseals Gaza border
AL-ARISH: Egypt closed its border with the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, a security official said, after opening it for three days to allow Palestinians to leave the Hamas-ruled territory for…
Sudan releases opposition leader and begins hunts for rebels
KHARTOUM: Sudanese authorities released Islamist opposition leader Hassan al-Turabi and four members of his party late Monday after detaining them for several hours, as they hunted down Darfur rebels who…
Arab delegation expected in Beirut Wednesday
BEIRUT: An Arab delegation is expected in Beirut today in a bid to bring an end to deadly sectarian fighting that erupted in Lebanon last week, the parliament speaker's office…
Agrium intends to remain in Damietta
CAIRO: Agrium has stated that the petrochemical plant it is building in Damietta will stay despite local opposition to the location.A press conference will be held today to unequivocally present…
Etisalat introduces Smart Home technologies
ABU DHABI: Visitors to the Etisalat stand at the CityScape Abu Dhabi exhibition will have the chance to experience a simulated "Smart Home environment, which supports and controls everything from…
Africa's economy to grow by 6 pct this year, says AfDB
MAPUTO: Africa s economy will grow by 6 percent this year and next, an acceleration from 2007, owing to high oil prices and demand for commodities, research from the African…
Finance Minister proposes new property tax law
CAIRO: Egypt's new property tax law proposal sparked controversy Monday among members of the Shoura Council.Those who support it say the proposal adheres to social solidarity, while the opposing side…
Revolution at the Korba Fest
Wasaa lel agala! so goes the slogan of the Cairo Cycler's Club (CCC) - "Make way for bikes! Founded in October 2007 by Ismail Marmoush and Ahmed Hamzawy, the Facebook…
Virtual Democracy
It is hard to say there is a real democracy in Egypt, in spite of the existing margin of freedoms in the press and the media in general. Egypt now…