'Kingdom' finds mixed success
Simultaneously a well-crafted action flick and a drama about global politics, The Kingdom wants to appeal to both the lowest common denominator as well as those seeking slightly more intellectual…
Unicef, Showtime Arabia partner on Ramadan humanitarian campaign
The United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) and Showtime Arabia, a Pay TV provider in the Middle East and North Africa, have teamed up to launch a Ramadan humanitarian campaign for…
THE REEL ESTATE: In the name of God (Part 1)
I don't recall being as excited and engrossed about the outcome of the American film box office as much as I was on Sept. 29, 2004. The historical day marked…
More investment needed to sustain strong economic performance, says IMF
CAIRO: While Egypt's performance in 2006/07 was impressive - with high growth levels - there continues to be an underlying need to tackle constraints on business development, says the International…
Egypt expands gold exploration efforts
CAIRO: Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Sameh Fahmi signed two agreements this week ¬- on behalf of the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority (Emra) - with Russian SMW Company for…
OT to bid for second fixed line license, prompt rife competition in telecoms domain
CAIRO: Orascom Telecom (OT) has announced that it will feverishly compete for Egypt's second fixed line phone license, which will be put up for tender early next year to start…
British Ambassador leaves BEBA, touts bilateral relations
CAIRO: Iftar was the meal and Nile Hilton the venue, for both British and Egyptian businessmen and women to say goodbye to one of their loudest cheerleaders, H.E. Sir Derek…
Tourism Ministry, ETF partner with Cornell University
CAIRO: Egyptian Minister of Tourism Zoheir Garranah recently announced the latest endeavor in the efforts to raise the standards in the tourism sector and to create opportunities for Egypt s…
The regime will continue to persecute journalists, says Hesham Kassem
CAIRO: After receiving the Democracy Award from the National Endowment for Democracy, former Managing Director and publisher of Al-Masry Al-Youm Hesham Kassem returned from Washington last week. During his trip,…
Israeli Government Press Office claims Durrah death staged
CAIRO: The director of the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO) has made the curious claim that the infamous shooting of the Palestinian child Mohamed Al-Durrah, was staged by a Gaza…
