IFC Equity Financing supports small and medium enterprises in North Africa
CAIRO: IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, signed an agreement last week to invest in AlterMed, a private equity fund. The investment of up to ?11 million will…
Rockin' All Over the World: The Top Ten for astronauts
PARIS: Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are to get an unusual treat - an MP3 player loaded with a playlist of songs specially chosen for people in orbit.…
A KHAWAGA'S TALE: Egypt's First XV Rugby Team
When an Egyptian rugby XV led the Vodafone Expatriates 12-3 on Friday night at Victory College, it appeared that a moment of history was to tick over on those celebrated…
Raúl Castro's China Strategy
Fidel Castro's resignation from two of his three leadership posts, together with the appointment of his younger brother, Raúl, as his successor, marks the end of an era . sort…
African Union Dull under Spotlight
Thousands who fled the conflict in Darfur for safe refuge in Chad are now on the move yet again to escape unstable conditions in the Chadian capital of N'Djamena, shining…
Still building
Every few days, Israel s prime minister repeats his commitment to freeze West Bank settlements and remove illegal outposts. Such commitments and statements from successive Israeli governments have been a…
Fuel price hikes unlikely, says analyst
CAIRO: Despite rampant low-grade gas shortages across Egypt last week, government and private sources said the state will likely refrain from hiking fuel prices. "There have been a lot of…
Inner Wheal Zamalek organizes annual charity fair
CAIRO: Inner Wheal Zamalek organized Saturday its annual charity fair at Semiramis Intercontinental hotel.Inner Wheal targeted about LE 250,000 of fundraising through the entry tickets, sponsors and renting corners. "This…
Al Badeel journalists demand membership of Press Syndicate
CAIRO: Journalists at Al Badeel newspaper staged a sit-in at the Press Syndicate Saturday demanding membership.According to Al Badeel journalists, the newspaper's administration presented the papers of both the newspaper…
Doctors stage third protest demanding improved pay
CAIRO: Doctors held the third in a series of protests for improved pay Sunday, amongst doubts as to whether the two-hour strike planned for March 15 would go ahead.The protest…
