'Anna' lost in translation
If all the ills and shortcomings of the current Egyptian theater are thoroughly examined, it ll probably come down to two basic points: exaggerated acting and the loss of the…
Discover Cairo's hidden art form
Tired of giving your friends the same present? Cairo s craftsmen create a unique form of needlework that offers an inspiring alternative: the khiyamiya. The history of this craft dates…
The analog world strikes back
Bruce Willis returns to the big screen as John McClane, the signature character he originated in 1988 s Die Hard and followed up with two sequels in the 1990s. In…
Art for all
Through a winding alleyway in Giza, in the rundown neighborhood of Ard El-Lewa, nestled between old buildings is the Artellewa gallery, one of the newest and most talked about art…
Clean and green
CAIRO: Companies and factories that reduce carbon dioxide emissions and apply environmentally friendly practices are in for a monetary reward in an effort to promote "clean business techniques."For each ton…
Vista caters to businesses, leaves home-users unhappy
Microsoft's Windows Vista may be the latest in Windows technology, but it is proving to be difficult for the average user to handle. Microsoft made a number of changes to…
Etisalat to bid for Egypt's second fixed line network
CAIRO: Almost two months after launching its mobile operations in the country, Etisalat Egypt plans to bid for the second landline network license, again demonstrating its confidence in Egypt's evergreen…
Uzbek Airways' maiden flight lands in Cairo
CAIRO: Uzbekistan Airways' maiden flight from Tashkent arrived at Cairo International Airport Tuesday night, the first direct route linking North Africa and Central Asia.On board was Uzbek Deputy Minister of…
Egypt's Sawiris eyes Greek media, banking sectors
ATHENS: Egyptian billionaire and Orascom Telecom Chairman Naguib Sawiris said on Thursday he was interested in expanding his interests in Greece beyond the telecoms sector."We expressed our interest in further…
HEALTH MATTERS: Echinacea reduces incidence and duration of colds
Just as you relish in your summer warmth, you may be suddenly struck by a summer cold - its out of season ferocity will make you feel completely rundown. Besides…
