A look at the upcoming cinematic highlights of 2007
By both commercial and critical standards, 2007 will be a great year for films. The year kicks off with a standard selection of Egyptian comedies and a couple of action…
What are you reading?
Most avid readers do not turn the last page of the book they're reading without knowing which book they'll pick up next. Well, if you're looking for suggestions, here's what…
By the book
Kotob Khan: innovative culture market in Maadi"It's my baby, says Karam Youssef, owner of Kotob Khan Bookshop, with pride.This combination library, publishing house, distributor and coffee shop is the latest…
A Joyful ride "In Cairo Station"
Hot cinematic trio deliver Egypt s first fine entertainment of the yearCairo: So you've had one of the biggest hits of the year, received tremendous critical acclaim from the hard-to-please…
Re-turn to the ancient land
Coptic icons, Bedouin textiles and Cavafy-inspired prints are some of the original pieces currently on exhibit at Mashrabia Gallery."Re-turn features works by three international artists who used to live in…
Gasc wheat imports to reach 6 million tons again in 2007
New government rules lead to lower tender amountsCAIRO: The General Authority for Supply Commodities (Gasc) held its first wheat tender in 2007 on Thursday to import 60,000 tons in soft…
Sodic and Palm Hills sign merger contract
CAIRO: Following the announcement last week to the Cairo and Alexandria Stock Exchange, Sixth of October Development and Investment Company SAE (Sodic) and Palm Hills for Development S.A.E confirmed today…
Egyptian pound gains value against Arab and major currencies
Cairo: The Egyptian currency surged remarkably against major currencies, gaining ground against the British pound, the US dollar, the Yen and the European single currency. The pound also gained value…
Thirteen new party applications in court after rejection
CAIRO: Applications of 13 new political parties will be presented Jan. 6 at Cairo's Supreme Administrative Court after being rejected by the political parties committee.In Egypt no party can be…
New tunnel system found on Egypt-Gaza border
CAIRO: A smuggling tunnel under the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt collapsed Thursday morning, Palestinian security officials told the Associated Press.The report came hours before Israeli Prime Minister…
