Egyptian Youth and Azhar Demos
It is not the proper time to discuss the Al Azhar University incidents. The Muslim Brotherhood (MB) has already apologized for the students' parade that was the focus of media…
INTERVIEW: Literature with a human conscience
Nadine Gordimer speaks about her role as a writer and social activistThe written word has always been powerful, but as a writer gains prominence the power of the author's persona…
Cadbury Egypt Denies Product Recall in Local Market
Cairo: A senior official at Cadbury Egypt has denied that the company had recalled its products from the Egyptian market following reported news that Cadbury UK had withdrawn chocolate bars…
Ministry of Finance to present new property tax law to Parliament in January
Partial exemptions to apply to limited-income housingCAIRO: A new law lowering property taxes from 46 percent to 10 percent of the rental value of a home has been drafted by…
Egyptians outraged by Saddam Hussein's hanging
CAIRO: Saddam Hussein has always been a controversial figure but ironically, his execution may create even greater contention. He was praised by the several US administrations in the beginnings of…
Israel says no progress on Egyptian-sponsored prisoner swap
Associated PressJERUSALEM: Israeli officials on Monday denied claims that they were close to a deal that would secure the release of a captured soldier held by Palestinian militants, citing excessive…
Israel denies breakthrough over captured soldier
No progress has been made in talks to free an Israeli soldier held captive by Palestinian fighters in Gaza, an Israeli government official said on Monday, denying Hamas assertions of…
Misr Banque to Open Bidding Envelopes for Misr Ameriya in January
Cairo: Board members of the state-owned Misr Banque have earmarked Jan. 9, 2007 as the date for opening bid envelopes for ownership of 100 percent of the Misr Ameriya Company…
Zamalek will miss Zaki in Mahalla clash
Cairo: Zamalek striker Amr Zaki missed his side s training on Monday, two days ahead of the Mahalla game in the Egyptian League.Ibrahim Saied, Mostafa Gaafar, Magdi Atwa and Tamer…
Ahly to play in Sudan
JOHANNESBURG: Egypt s Al Ahly will meet Tunisia s Etoile Sahel in Africa s Super Cup in Khartoum, Sudan on Feb. 18 after officials broke with the tradition of allowing…
