Magazine engages Syrians and Americans
When I decided to start up a current affairs magazine in Damascus, my friends told me that the first edition would likely also be the last. This October our monthly…
When making music, faith is incidental
As a songwriter, my business is to write songs tailored to the style of specific artists. Publishers inform me which record labels and artists are looking for songs for their…
Khalawati homes to be wiped off the map
CAIRO: Walking through Khalawati in Maadi Basaatin is a depressing sight. Like much of Cairo, looming high rise flats are pitched along the skyline. However, it is not the flats…
Reduce emissions or face 'catastrophe,' warns new UN report
CAIRO: The United Nations launched its Human Development Report 2007/08 yesterday in Brasilia, Brazil. The report focuses on the human impact on climate change, how human beings can adapt to…
Angry Ashour turns the air blue at World Open
HAMILTON, Bermuda: Hisham Ashour launched into an abusive torrent against his opponent and the referee after upsetting the seedings in the World Open.The world number 24 from Cairo reduced the…
Authorities end search for 3 Russian divers in Red Sea
CAIRO: Egyptian police have halted their search for three missing Russian divers in the Red Sea, an official said Monday, but a private diving rescue service said it will continue…
Gomaa jubilant with winning debut
CAIRO: Egypt defender Wael Gomaa was very happy to go off to a winning start with his new team Al-Siliya, whom he joined on loan from Al Ahly last week.Gomaa…
Egypt can easily advance in World Cup qualifiers, says Fifa
CAIRO: Egypt have everything set to advance from the first qualifying round of the 2010 World Cup, according to a report published by Fifa.com on Monday.The draw on Sunday saw…
AUB Egypt sees 23 percent net profit increase in third quarter
CAIRO: Ahli United Bank (Egypt) announced its financial results for the first nine months of 2007. The bank posted net interest income of LE 131 million, a 35 percent increase…
