Dollar hits new euro low as gold price nears record high
LONDON: The dollar struck a fresh all-time low against the euro Friday as gold prices traded close to record highs a day after topping $1,000 for the first time on…
Oil down from record high but still on the boil
SINGAPORE: Oil simmered down Friday after hitting a record $111.00 per barrel overnight, but analysts said prices remain on the boil due to a sharp fall in the value of…
OPEC maintains estimate for world oil demand in 2008
VIENNA: OPEC on Friday left unchanged its estimate for growth in world oil demand this year, arguing that while high oil prices and mild winter weather would brake demand in…
Brotherhood are in hiding, says AP
CAIRO: Dozens of Muslim Brotherhood candidates have gone underground, sleeping away from their homes and families, in efforts to dodge arrest ahead of local elections next month, The Associated Press…
Bridge in style
For the 25th consecutive year, the Ramses Hilton hotel has been chosen by the Egyptian Bridge Federation to host the 25th International Bridge Tournament.Around 400 professional players gathered from all…
Organic cotton products . quality counts
German soap opera star Isis Schabana searched her hometown of Hamburg for natural clothing (without ingredients sprayed with pesticides) because of her sensitive skin. Sure enough there were real eco-friendly…
Getting flashy
Everybody needs a flash drive, that tiny little memory stick that carries your very important work, your latest episode of "Lost and blackmail pictures from your best friend's party last…
HEALTH MATTERS: Common questions about nutrition & fat loss
Increasing your knowledge on the right way to eat is the best thing you can do to change your body. Read the Q&A below and reassess your eating habits in…
TRAVEL: Before you plan your next Europe trip, read this
Planning a trip to Europe anytime soon? Before you set your mind on the destination, there's a thing or two you should know about European cities and the experience of…
'El Matbakh' brings the kitchen to your doorstep or desk
Personal chef delivery services, home-meal replacement companies, and prepared-meals from the grocery store for home consumption - do you ever feel like you need a degree in economics or engineering…