Hunger revolution breaks down barriers in Rafah
CAIRO: An estimated 60,000 Palestinians stormed into Egypt Wednesday after 15 explosions blew holes in the metal border wall, paving the way for blockaded Gazans to flood into Rafah seeking…
US Fed rate cuts lift Egypt stock market
CAIRO: Egyptian shares recovered some of their value on Wednesday after three consecutive days of sharp declines triggered by fears of a global economic slowdown.The CASE 30 index was up…
Street talk: This day in History
I rubbed my eyes repeatedly at midnight on the eve of the 28th of Ramadan. I desperately wanted to keep my eyes open to watch the Laylat Al Qadr sermon…
Defending champ Egypt beats Cameroon 4-2 at African Cup
KUMASI: Mohamed Zidan scored two spectacular goals in the first half Tuesday to lead defending champion Egypt to a 4-2 win over shaky Cameroon in the African Cup of Nations.Hosni…
Saudi women may soon drive, check into hotels
DUBAI: Women in Saudi Arabia can now stay in a hotel or a furnished apartment without a male guardian according to a decision by the Ministry of Trade, reported the…
Cairo court postpones verdict in two Bahai cases
CAIRO: A Cairo Administrative Court adjourned on Tuesday once again its decision in two highly publicized legal suits. The court will reportedly deliver the verdicts next Tuesday, Jan. 29. The…
Amr Moussa target of alleged assassination attempt
CAIRO: Sources in Cairo have told the Egyptian press that Lebanese security foiled an assassination attempt on Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa, close to the Lebanese-Syrian border Saturday night.Moussa…
Dozens injured as Palestinians storm border crossing, more attempts planned
CAIRO: Dozens were injured as Egyptian forces opened fire on hundreds of Palestinian protestors trying to break through the Rafah border crossing in two separate incidents Tuesday.Fifty women managed to…
Haykala concludes two steel acquisitions
CAIRO: Haykala Investment Managers has acquired controlling stakes in the Sixth of October Light Sections Company (SOLS) and the Sixth of October for Metallurgical Industries Company (SOMICO), according to a…