Misr International Films holds simultaneous worldwide environmental film screening
CAIRO: In an attempt to raise environmental awareness, Misr International Films (Youssef Chahine and Co.) is holding the worldwide premier of a European environmental film next Wednesday. Directors Johan Soderberg's,…
Pharaohs to help unveil truth of Bosnian pyramids
CAIRO: Approximately two years ago, American archaeologist Semir Osmanagich and his team made the astounding discovery of a series of pyramids in Bosnia. Last Sunday, speaking at the Supreme Council…
Etisalat Egypt refutes allegations of postponing service indefinitely
CAIRO: Sources at Etisalat Egypt, the third mobile phone operation in Egypt, refuted allegations that the company had approached the National Telecom Regulatory Authority to postpone indefinitely its commencement of…
Egypt shares dip, but Al Watany Bank soars 9 percent
CAIRO: Orascom Telecom led Egyptian shares down on Sunday in a session that saw Al Watany Bank rising on rumors that it may sell a stake to a regional bank…
Audi Bank to open in Egypt
CAIRO: Lebanese Bank Audi announced Thursday its official launch in Egypt with $100 million capital and $1 billion total assets.In a press conference that took place at the Four Seasons…
Egyptian Museum in Turin to get a facelift
CAIRO: A number of feasibility studies are underway to examine the possibility of renovating and expanding the Egyptian Museum in Turin, said a top Egyptian archaeologist. Dr Gaballah Ali Gaballah,…
Opposition boycotts parliamentary constitutional amendment talks
Associated Press CAIRO: Opposition lawmakers boycotted an opening parliamentary debate Sunday on constitutional amendments they say will further tighten the president s grip on power.More than 100 lawmakers from the…
Brotherhood condemns Gaza kidnapping of BBC reporter
CAIRO: Mohamed Habib, the Deputy Chairman of the Muslim Brotherhood, has issued a statement condemning the Gaza kidnapping of BBC reporter Alan Johnston and demanded his unconditional release. "These despicable…