Amman Stock Exchange closes to good cheer
The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) closed with a big bang in 2007. The surge in activity buoyed by trading in stocks of the relatively large listed companies and trading contracts,…
Overview: A two-way street
In the Arab world as elsewhere, stock markets mirror the economy as a whole. When Wall Street falls, Americans feel poorer, often with serious implications for the rest of the…
In Focus: Freedom and Bread!
For years Egyptians have been caught in the dilemma of choosing between their freedom or their daily bread, and whether they should sacrifice the former for the latter. This equation…
Historian Younan Labib Rizk dies at 75
CAIRO: Renowned Egyptian literary figure and historian Younan Labib Rizk passed away at 7 am on Monday after battling with chronic heart disease for years.The funeral was held at the…
Cancel schoolbooks to encourage children to read, say workshop participants
CAIRO: The Egyptian NGO Support Center, which is under the authority of the Ministry of Social Solidarity, held a two-day workshop aimed at developing a program for improving books available…
Zambia skipper admits 'difficult mission'
CAIRO: Zambia captain Chris Katongo is aware that the Chipolopolo will face a tough task when they lock horns with Africa s best in the upcoming Nations Cup in Ghana.Zambia…
Inter loan Atletico's Maniche
CAIRO: Portugal midfielder Maniche has joined Inter Milan on loan until June from Atletico Madrid, with the option of sealing a permanent move next summer.Even though the Nerazzurri are yet…
Accidents: Fire breaks out during exam, leak kills newlyweds
A hairdresser raped in toktok ALEXANDRIA: Alexandria's Criminal Court punished Mohamed Abd Allah and Saad Mohamed Saad for the kidnapping and rape of a 22-year-old hairdresser, reported Al Gomhuria.The incident…