Muslim commerce is ages old
It has become ever so fashionable to talk about Islam and commerce. Yet a cursory look at the references to Islam and economics, business, banking, finance and made-for Muslims products…
World Bank: Palestinians will get poorer, despite massive aid, if roadblocks remain
JERUSALEM: The World Bank on Thursday endorsed a Palestinian reform plan that requires $5.6 billion in international aid over three years, but warned that the money will not stem economic…
Egypt welcomes US, EU condemnation of Israeli settlements
CAIRO: Egypt has welcomed American and European statements condemning the building of more Israeli settlements in the area of the Abu Ghoneim Mountain in East Jerusalem.A ministry statement declared that…
Merrill Lynch advises investors to pinch pennies, be 'opportunistic'
CAIRO: Forecasting turbulence for the global economy in 2008 - stemmed by a credit squeeze, downgraded growth and sticky inflation - Merrill Lynch advises investors to hold on to their…
Art Dubai unveils collectors' circle program
In order to further contribute to the cultural development of the Middle East's arts community, Art Dubai (formerly the DIFC Gulf Art Fair) announced the creation of the Collectors' Circle…
Diwan opens its doors in Heliopolis
Diwan Bookstore opened its Heliopolis branch to the public on Dec. 8, with a day-long celebration. Diwan's doors kept swinging from 9 am until well past 10 pm. The morning…
Honeymoon of horrors
The Farrelly brothers' newest comedy "The Heartbreak Kid has hit the local cinemas, but that doesn't mean you should. The movie sports their signature over-the-top garish sense of humor, Ben…
This is Andrew Shim
Sidling up to Andrew Shim at the British Embassy party was no mean feat. Relaxed and unassuming, he greeted my "excuse me can I just ask you a few questions…
Jason Flemyng on his beginnings, his future, 'Lock, Stock' and Brad Pitt
With a career spanning more than 15 years and with roles in major films - such as "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, "The Red Violen, "The League of Extraordinary…
