Zamalek sign Contractors duo
CAIRO: Zamalek moved to strengthen their midfield after signing Arab Contractors duo Alaa Kamal and Mahmoud Samir on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee. The arrival of Samir and…
Sun screen lotion threatens coral: study
PARIS: Sun screen lotions used by beach-going tourists worldwide are a major cause of coral bleaching, according to a new study commissioned by the European Commission.In experiments, the cream-based ultra-violet…
Microsoft closes the book on online library
SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft said Friday it is ending its quest to create an online library of the world s books as the technology titan revamps its strategy to battle internet…
Asian governments forced to act as oil prices soar
JAKARTA: Torn between protecting the poor and saving their budgets, governments across Asia are being forced to slash fuel subsidies as world oil prices smash through $130 a barrel.Indonesia, Malaysia…
Mock trial for Petroleum Minister delayed over the hall key
CAIRO: A mock trial organized by the campaign to prevent gas exportation to Israel at the Lawyers' Syndicate on Saturday was called off after the janitor disappeared with the key…
Ministry sets new rules to allay steel buyers' price-jacking fears
CAIRO: The Ministry of Trade and Industry introduced new rules this week that aim to cool rapidly mounting steel prices by making steel sellers comply with price limits set by…
New glass plant to create 2,200 jobs, says firm
CAIRO: GlassWorks, Ianua SPA and PPG Industries broke ground on a greenfield float-glass plant near Cairo to cater to export markets, the company announced in a press statement. "A greenfield…
Spotlight on real estate at Euromoney
CAIRO: As all eyes continue to focus on Egypt's evergreen real estate sector, the Euromoney Egypt Housing and Real Estate Finance Conference will open today in Cairo, bringing together some…
Kazakh 'big ears' movie wins Cannes' 'Un Certain Regard' prize
CANNES: Kazakh movie Tulpan, in which an aspiring shepherd s big ears are compared with those of Prince Charles, on Saturday bagged the top prize at Cannes official Un Certain…
A KHAWAGA'S Tale: Making friends in Cairo
Firstly, my editor, Smokin' Joe Fahim, said I must congratulate Manchester United and all their Cairo fans on a stunning upset against Chelsea last Wednesday in Moscow and apologize to…