Spanish musical on Anne Frank's 'Diary' sparks anger
ASpanish musical based on the diary of Anne Frank has split those charged with protecting the legacy of this young Holocaust victim, including her last living relative who is furious…
Annual Formula Al-Ahram exhibition attracts automobile fans
From Jan. 24 until 28, Al-Ahram Publishing Organization hosted its annual automotive exhibition at the Cairo International Conference Hall, showcasing a wide variety of international automobile names, along with a…
Individuality sells
Imagine owning a car that you had designed yourself, without having to go through the trouble of actually making the thing. Consider choosing not just the color, but also the…
Back from Darfur, George Clooney takes on new role as UN messenger of peace
In his new role as UN messenger of peace, George Clooney was playing himself.That was the easy part for the 46-year-old actor in a high-profile visit Thursday to the United…
A round of coffee at Second Cup
At a time when most big cities are almost colonized with a Starbucks on every street corner, Egyptian coffee shops continue to try fending off competition from international coffee chains.…
Scientists create 'no tears' onions
Scientists in New Zealand and Japan have created a "tear-free onion using biotechnology to switch off the gene behind the enzyme that makes us cry, one of the leading researchers…
Japan to certify cuisine but no 'sushi police'
On Tuesday, Japan launched a campaign to certify authentic Japanese food overseas, but insisted it was only promoting its cuisine rather than setting up a "sushi police. Promoters unveiled a…
Congress on combating counterfeiting, piracy
CAIRO: The Fourth Global Congress on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy will be held in Dubai on Feb. 3-5, which will be the first time the global counterfeiting talks are held…
NileX accepts 5 SMEs, 2 advisors
CAIRO: The Nile Stock Exchange (NileX) - the Middle East's first stock exchange for small and medium enterprises - recently chose two nominated advisors for prospective SMEs to register with:…
News In Brief February 2, 2008
SODIC Most Powerful Stock in the RealThe Egyptian Association for Stock Investors elected the SODIC stock as 'exceptional stock' for 2007 in the real estate market, according to a press…