Billionaire setting up political movement to challenge Fatah, Hamas
RAMALLAH: Hundreds of Palestinian business people and professionals, led by an influential billionaire, launched a new political movement, reflecting growing disillusionment with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Fatah party.Fatah dominated Palestinian…
Donations not coming through, says Jerusalem Mufti
ISTANBUL: Dontations given from all over the world to the Palestinians of Jerusalem are not actually materializing, according to the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem Sheikh Mohammed Hussein.Speaking at Al-Quds International…
Joe Stork on Egypt's "backward motion" and reasons for hope on human rights
CAIRO: Joe Stork is the Deputy Director of the Middle East and North Africa Division of Human Rights Watch, and former editor-in-chief and founder of the Middle East Research and…
iPhone available only to the in-crowd
News of the launch of the Apple iPhone spread fast and Egyptians couldn't wait to get their hands on the latest gadget. For nearly a whole year, the iPhone never…
Sit back and relax, new Beemers will do the driving for you
You're driving along a two-way highway at high speed, when the car in front of you suddenly stops. You swerve onto the opposing lane to avoid the collision, but there…
"Sorry, couples only!"
Going out to a club with the guys is difficult in Egypt, thanks to the notorious "couples only policy.This policy is particularly annoying when a group of guys just want…
More choice at Eklego's Design
The Greek word Eklego - from which "eclectic is derived - means "to choose from, a fitting name for the trendy interior design firm that is just about to launch…
I-flex to participate in Made in India show
CAIRO: I-flex solutions, a provider of information technology solutions to the global financial services industry, announced that it will participate in the Made in India show in Cairo on November…
TMG share sale news
CAIRO: Egyptian construction and real estate firm Talaat Mostafa Group (TMG) announced Friday pricing of its private placement and Initial Public Offering (IPO) that will secure the company a market…
Axis of Evil laugh factory tours Middle East
Three Arab-American stand-up comedians are bringing the jokes back home. The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour kicked off last week in the Middle East starting with Abu Dhabi, and Amman.…