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…

Abdel-Rahman Hussein

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…

Yasmine Saleh

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…

Yasmine Saleh

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…

Abdel-Rahman Hussein

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…

Agencies

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…

Abdel-Rahman Hussein

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…

Sherine El Madany

When culture combines history and creativity

Prince Taz's Palace follows the trend of converting medieval houses into creativity centersHistory, culture and creativity should always combine to shape the mentality and outlook of new generations and trigger…

Ahmed Maged

THE REEL ESTATE: Surviving the Void

Before becoming one of British cinema's most promising new talents with last year's "The Last King of Scotland, director Kevin Macdonald was already regarded as one of the most established…

Joseph Fahim

Strumming a different tune

Bandelino s band leader talks about his driving passionFor so many young Egyptians, money is the real drive behind their career ambitions. For a rare few, however, are driven towards…

Yasmine Saleh