Czech business delegation to visit Egypt
CAIRO: A Czech trade mission headed by Mr. David Gladis, deputy foreign minister for economic affairs, will pay a five-day working visit to Egypt starting next Saturday. This visit a…
Israel's forgotten Arabs
TEL AVIV: The Arab citizens of Israel are the oft-overlooked victims of the Israeli conflict, according to a non-profit organization."The international community thinks it's a black and white situation between…
Iraq Compact described as both 'right step' and 'futile'
Opinions differ on Sharm El-Sheikh conferenceCAIRO: Analysts have disagreed on the outcome of the International Compact for Iraq held in Sharm El-Sheikh earlier this month, describing it as either a…
PA and the Shoura Council meet to clear conflict over new political rights law
CAIRO: A joint committee including members of the People s Assembly (PA) and the Shoura Council (SC, The Upper House of Parliament) met on Wednesday to reach a final decision…
18 NDP members vote no
CAIRO: Eighteen parliament members affiliated with the National Democratic Party (NDP) were among the 111 votes against lifting the parliamentary immunity of Sabry Amer and Ragab Abu Zeid, according to…
Livni in Egypt for historic talks
CAIRO: Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni was in Cairo yesterday to discuss the latest peace initiative between Israel and its neighbors with President Hosni Mubarak, Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit…
Oseem Village students continue to benefit from connectivity
Intel VP John Davies visits Bortos School in Oseem as part of Intel World Ahead ProgramCAIRO: Providing access to educational opportunities through technology is a key component of the Intel…
Rachid predicts Kazakh trade will reach $2 bln within 5 years
CAIRO: An Egyptian delegation headed by Minister of Trade and Industry Rachid Mohamed Rachid returned Wednesday from Kazakhstan where numerous trade issues aiming to increase investment opportunities between the two…
Smart Cards: electronic commerce steams ahead
CAIRO: To "e or not to "be at all? That has become the ultimate question in Egypt now, as different institutions, corporations, and banks come under increasing pressure to convert…