Record year for Al Islami Foods
Al Islami Foods, a leading halal food producer in the Middle East, announced its growth figures in a press released with a two-point increase in market share and net sales…
Golden opportunity or bad investment?
CAIRO: While many may believe that investing in gold is a smart move, gold traders in Egypt beg to differ. "Who said that purchasing gold is an investment? That is…
India to increase private investments in Egypt
CAIRO: India's Ambassador to Egypt A. Gopinathan announced during the celebration of India's 60th Independence Day on August 12 that several Indian investors plan to expand their operations in Egypt.…
Serbian National Folkloric Ensemble performs in Cairo, Alex.
CAIRO: The Serbian National Folkloric Ensemble Kolo will perform at the Sayed Darwish Theat at the Alexandria Opera House Wednesday following its success at the Cairo Opera House's Open Air…
French experts to help develop island Louvre in Gulf
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi on Sunday announced the creation of a body comprising some of France s leading cultural figures to oversee the development of a satellite Louvre museum in…
So you think you can dance?
"This step is called around the world, says Victor as he demonstrates the move by dancing around Katia. "She's the world, he says, which brings a smile to every girl's…
Bahraini Shia MP Wages Takfiri War against Sunni Figures
Sheikh Hamza Al-Diri, the Bahraini Shia Islamic National Accord Association MP, recently launched an attack against the Sunni independent salafist MP Sheikh Gassem Al-Saidi. In his attack, Sheikh Al-Diri claimed…
The changing face of energy security
For three decades, the rich world has talked about curbing its addiction to imported oil. But, despite the anxious rhetoric, the oil-supply problem has become worse and energy security more…
India's democracy at 60
At midnight on August 15, 1947, a new nation was born on a subcontinent ripped apart by a bloody partition. Independent India came into being as flames blazed across the…
Workers' protests peak, says report
CAIRO: The Egyptian Workers and Trade Unions Watch (EWTU) recently released their July report on industrial conflicts, showing a spike in organized labor struggles. According to the report, 17,000 workers…