Putting an Islamic spin on global pop culture
Local tradition not only adapts but incorporates global trendsWashington, D.C.: For decades Western popular culture has attracted the ire of Islamic activists who accuse it of subverting values, corrupting youth,…
Student blogger arrested for "spreading malicious rumors"
Abdel Karim Suliman Amer, also known as Kareem Amer, a student blogger, was detained Monday by state authorities and is being held in custody for four days awaiting prosecution for…
Arab Writers' Union on Egyptian soil once again
Conference highlights Naguib Mahfouz and the Arab novelCAIRO: The 23rd General Union of Arab Writers conference will unfold in Cairo late this month for the first time since 1979 when…
Despite recent negative image, Egypt supports United Nations' reforms, officials say
Establishment of the peace building and human rights commissions are top achievementsCAIRO: The negative image of the United Nations loomed over its 61st annual celebration last week. But in light…
Natural gas engines could be natural choice for Egypt
Conference aims to fuel interest in new energy technologies CAIRO: Imagine pulling up to the pumps and paying 60 percent less than you normally would for a tank of gasoline.…
Amoun Pharmaceutical Company successfully acquired by international investors
CAIRO: Mercury (Egypt) Pharmaceutical Manufacturing SAE announced yesterday the acquisition of a 93 percent stake in Amoun Pharmaceutical Co. (Amoun) for a price of $459 million, which translates to LE…
A photographic walk down memory lane
The Arab Image Foundation works to preserve the true image of the region's pastCAIRO: Photographic images were instrumental in recording the social, cultural, economic and political transformation as it struggled…
Millions in Egypt could suffer from climate change: report
Possible threat to progress toward development goals for AfricaNAIROBI, KENYA: According to the International Development Research Center (IDRC) climate changes will impede progress toward development goals in Africa and could…
Cairo streets take on a new dynamic
The psychology of the harasser and how to fight backCAIRO: As 17-year-old Layla is walking down a main street in Maadi, she notices a man straddling a bicycle on the…
Interest rate hike draws mixed reactions
Capmas: Inflation rate reaches 10 percent in OctoberCAIRO: The Central Bank s (CB) Thursday decision to raise overnight interest rates by 0.5 percent to help curb inflation has drawn mixed…
