Ministry of Trade denies reaching deal to lower Israeli input in QIZ
Rachid: We're always trying to get a better deal for ourselvesCAIRO: A senior Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) official denied Thursday that Egypt, Israel and the United States have…
Motorola and Mobinil to expand network in Egypt and introduce WiMax
CAIRO: "Connect the unconnected was the theme behind Motorola's Future Technology Seminar, conducted in conjunction with partner Mobinil, announcing a joint expansion of the GSM network to serve remote areas…
Turkish companies to launch $4 bln textile industrial zone in Egypt
Minister of Trade and Industry Rachid Mohammed Rachid expects a remarkable increase in foreign capital inflows from Turkish textiles and readymade garment producers thanks to the free trade agreement between…
A cultural symphony where East meets West
The artistic creators of Alef Gallery discuss their life's passionCrossing the gallery threshold is escaping into a unique realm of rich colors infused with intricate designs, luring you in as…
Knocking the doors of Hollywood
Egyptian filmmaker Ali Selim captivates audiences with "Sweet Land For those who ve followed the last Cairo International Film Festival closely, the biggest Egyptian discovery wasn t any of the…
Bold fusion: Eftekasat puts innovation over tradition
Local group blends a plethora of influences on their debut recordListening to the debut LP from this Cairo-based sextet is like wandering through the city that birthed them: it's a…
CAIRO CAROUSEL: Like a 'shouting' bird in the sky
I love EgyptAir. Honestly I do. And I have flown a number of different airlines, some Arab, some European, and some Arab Gulf airlines.In total, I have flown about 15…
The EU must inject competition into Russian gas policy
European unity is indivisible. When one nation is intimidated or ostracized, all are not free. Every aspect of our shared culture, if not the last century of shared suffering, confirms…
Victory in Iraq by manual, the David Petraeus way
What makes sense in Iraq? The political debate is becoming sharply polarized again, as President George W. Bush campaigns for a new "surge strategy. But some useful military guideposts can…