Kefaya torn between public mobilization and political affiliations
CAIRO: Some members of the Kefaya Egyptian Movement for Change believe the movement's efficacy has dwindled due to its transformation from a popular movement, to one that has become increasingly…
USAID does not favor Christians says director
CAIRO: The Acting Mission Director for the US Agency for International Development (USAID) John Groarke refuted claims that American aid to Egypt is mainly geared towards the Christian minority.Speaking on…
A coveted clutter
In a small alleyway in the center of Zamalek lies Karakeeb, an inviting shop shock full of a variety of gadgets and gimmicks. Translated roughly the slang Egyptian word "Karakeeb…
A knockout success: Trendy boxing gym hits Cairo suburb
Plastered across the walls of the main lobby in Cairo's newest and hippest workout facility, the Maadi-based Knockout Gym, are a series of pictures and posters dedicated to Muhammad Ali.In…
A Mediterranean medley in five star comfort
With impressive views of the sea and the sweeping Alexandria coastline, Alexandria s Four Seasons San Stefano Kala restaurant is a full scale immersion into the rich culture and cuisine…
BMW sedan performs worst in side-impact crash test
DETROIT: The 2008 BMW 5 Series was the worst performer in new side-impact crash tests of luxury sedans by the US insurance industry.The Acura RL, Kia Amanti and Volvo S80…
COFFEE TALK: The secrets of coffee
Coffee usually comes in one, sometimes in two but hardly in big numbers, or so this coffee day seemed to prove.Coffee is an excuse to sit in a public place…
Egyptian entrepreneurs struggle against culture, lack of capital
CAIRO: Dr. Khaled Awad is a risk-taker. A doctor by training, he decided at age 26 to give up a secure position in one of the country's state-run hospitals to…
Suez Canal revenues up sharply in July
ISMAILIYA: Suez Canal boosted July revenues by 22.5 percent on an annual basis to $406.3 million, Canal Authority spokesman Mahmud Abdel Wahab said on Thursday. The rise comes after the…
Raya rejects Orascom Telecom's initial offer
CAIRO: Raya Holding posted a remarkable increase in second quarter net profit as major shareholders rejected Orascom Telecom's offer to acquire 100 percent of the company's shares traded on the…