Hype and hysteria as Harry Potter series nears end
ReutersOne of the most popular books in history goes on sale this week - the seventh and final installment of the Harry Potter series. Fans of the series have already…
MobiNil gets 3G license for LE 3.4 billion
CAIRO: After long anticipation, the Ministry of Communications finally granted Egyptian Mobile Operator MobiNil a high-speed 3G mobile license for LE 3.4 billion to be paid in installments, as competitor…
Banque Du Caire sale causes stir in PA
A panel comprising the People's Assembly (PA) planning and budget committee as well as the economic committee agreed in an emergency meeting Wednesday to request a formal investigation from Prime…
NTRA cuts cost of ADSL by over 50 pct
CAIRO: The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA), in concurrence with the Ministry of Communications, announced Tuesday that it will reduce the price of high-speed ADSL internet by more than 50…
Abbas calls for elections as Hamas vehemently object
Reform must come before mediation, says expertCAIRO: Much to the chagrin of Hamas, cut off and surrounded in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said in Ramallah Wednesday he…
Blair begins new role as peace envoy, not the best choice says analyst
CAIRO: Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair kicked off his role yesterday as the Middle East Quartet envoy for peace in Lisbon, Portugal.He met with leaders and representatives of the…
Egypt-Gaza border town under curfew following security threat
Associated Press EL-ARISH, Egypt: Authorities imposed an indefinite curfew on Egypt s border town of Rafah Thursday following unconfirmed reports that Palestinian gunmen planned to blow up a border wall…
UV rays are health hazard, but not to worry
CAIRO: Ultra-violet sun rays reached a peak over the Middle East, North Africa, South East Asia and Latin America on Wednesday, said the Health Ministry. On Tuesday the ministry had…
Boutros-Ghali launches book on the Israeli-Arab Conflict
CAIRO: Former United Nations Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali launched his new book entitled "60 Years of Israeli-Arab Conflict Tuesday. The book features a political debate between Boutros-Ghali and Shimon Peres,…
