Three smugglers feared trapped in Gaza tunnel
EL-ARISH: An Egyptian security official said three people were feared buried on Friday under the rubble of a collapsed tunnel used by smugglers to ferry goods to and from the…
IMF head warns that food shortages can topple governments, even spark war
PARIS: The head of the International Monetary Fund warned Friday that soaring world food prices can have dire consequences, such as toppling governments and even triggering wars.Dominique Strauss-Kahn told France…
Israel commits acts of terrorism too, says Carter
CAIRO: Former US President and architect of the Camp David Accords Jimmy Carter said that Israeli violence against innocent Palestinians also constituted acts of terrorism akin to the firing of…
MB undecided on May 4 protest, confirms that 15 members acquitted in military trial were released
CAIRO: The Muslim Brotherhood's (MB) Secretary General Mahmoud Ezzat, told Daily News Egypt that the group is still undecided about participating in a proposed May 4 general strike. "The groups'…
Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay to open this summer
In the wave of international hotel chains opening across Egypt, Located on the Soma Bay Peninsula Kempinski Hotel is the first of the acclaimed chain slated to open this summer.The…
Sci and Tech Scene: The all new Jaguar XF now in Egypt
MTI Automotive, Egypt s sole importer of Jaguar, announced it will debut Jaguar s newest sports saloon, the Jaguar XF. The all-new Jaguar XF, which will be placed in the…
Choosing the ultimate vacation: Your honeymoon
Little girls dream of the picture-perfect wedding from the day they realize that once all grown up, they too will be brides and will take that walk down the aisle…
A vision in cotton
Born in Alexandria, Aya Anwar Akel says her entrepreneurial impulse is rooted in her family's textile business. As a youngster she spent three summers working in textile stores in the…
Immerse yourself in creamy Italian pasta at Saluti
Walking into Saluti is like stumbling into an Italian flag. The pasta restaurant on Amman Square is covered in green, white and red, decorated with glass containers of different types…
On Foot in Cairo
Crossing a street is nothing short of a daunting task for those who are new to Cairo. But with a little time and experience, it becomes just another thing that…