Israel invades Ramallah, four killed
RAMALLAH: At least four Palestinians were killed Thursday in a major Israel army operation in the West Bank city of Ramallah that wounded more than 20 other people, medics said.Yussef…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…