Omar confirms Ittihad exit
Mohamed Omar confirmed on Sunday that he stepped down from his post as Ittihad coach due to the unhealthy atmosphere within the team. There are many people who destabilize Ittihad…
Egypt doctors to be prosecuted for female circumcision
CAIRO: Four Egyptian doctors and a midwife are to be prosecuted for conducting female circumcision, a local official said on Sunday, as the government toughens its stand against the outlawed…
Family defends students facing US explosives charges
TAMPA: Two US university students from Egypt were shocked to learn a grand jury had indicted them on federal explosives charges and were expecting instead to be exonerated at an…
Egyptian, Canadian experts look to strengthen economic ties
CAIRO: In an effort to enhance economic ties between Egypt and Canada, Global Trade Matters - an economic forum on international trade agreements and protocols - convened business experts from…
Mubarak due to meet Abdallah today amidst persistent health rumors
CAIRO: President Mubarak is scheduled to host Jordanian King Abdallah today in Alexandria to discuss the latest developments in the region amidst a slew of rumors concerning the president's health.Today's…
Al Dostour editor in trouble after Mubarak health rumors
CAIRO: The editor of an independent Egyptian daily is to face prosecution over his paper's coverage of the state of President Hosni Mubarak's health, the head of the journalists' union…
Seasonal business: a headache for some and a necessity for others
CAIRO/NORTH COAST: Trendy dining has slowly crept into the summer routine that was mainly dominated by meals on-the-go and restaurants that are dodgy at best. The increasing influx of beachgoers…
Egyptian securities market on the rise, says industry insider
CAIRO: Starting from a low base, Egypt's securities market has picked up speed and performed well in light of the country's positive economic indicators and liberalization process."Egypt is becoming more…
Ahli United Bank to capitalize on synergies between Egypt, the Gulf
CAIRO: Since its establishment in Egypt in 2006, Ahli United Bank Egypt S.A.E. has been working on creating an infrastructure for a strong, customer-focused business. After purchasing the bank in…
Room for improvement: challenges face Egypt's growing economy
CAIRO: From creating business-enabling environments and developing infrastructure to building educational skills, beating regional competition as well as combating unemployment and poverty, the government has miles to go before it…