Major German art and history exhibit showcases Eygpt's raiders
In ancient Greece, the Scythians were at first known as mysterious milkers of mares. To Jeremiah, the Old Testament prophet, the Scythian mounted archers crossing Palestine to raid Egypt were…
SOHOUR TALK: Ramadan Gana
Ramadan rushed in this year before many were ready for it, but a few diligent souls had been planning ahead. "Ahmed, what's the most interesting Ramadan message you received this…
On top of the world
On May 17, 2007 at 9:49 am, mountaineer Omar Samra carved his name in history by becoming the first Egyptian to reach the peak of Mount Everest, the highest in…
Coping with diabetes in Ramadan
In Ramadan, diabetics are faced with the grueling challenge of coordinating their diet without endangering their health or disrupting their calculated daily routine. The Egyptian Society for Child Care Assistance…
HEALTH MATTERS: Muslim smokers urged to quit at Ramadan
Since smoking is among the activities that faithful Muslims deny themselves from sunup to sundown during Ramadan, the holy month that began Thursday, Muslim doctors are suggesting that American Muslims…
Modesty gains currency at Fashion Week
If the world needs another sign that Britney Spears look is yesterday s news, check out New York Fashion Week.Gone are the skin-centric, tummy-revealing and exposing trends that Spears and…
Egypt and Arab League voice concerns over peace conference
CAIRO: Both Egypt and the Arab League have voiced concerns over the ambiguity surrounding the agenda of a US-sponsored peace conference to be held in Washington in November. Speaking at…
Four chief editors sentenced to one year for insulting ruling party leaders
CAIRO: The Criminal Court of Agouza sentenced on Thursday four editors-in-chief of the most popular independent newspapers to a year in prison and a LE 20,000 fine in what journalists…
Weekly Stock Review
CAIRO: Shares in Orascom Telecom and cement firms lifted the Egyptian bourse last week, with the Case30 Index gaining 1.33 percent to close at around 8,284 points.Orascom Telecom (OT) inched…
Bavarian Auto Group holds the 11th BMW Golf Tournament
CAIRO: Bavarian Auto Group organized the 11th BMW Golf Tournament in Egypt with the participation of 190 players. A part of the BMW International Golf Cup, the BMW Golf Tournament…
