Blogger released after security arrests
CAIRO: Egyptian blogger Rami Siyam, also known as Ayoub, was released from jail Thursday following his arrest on Nov. 19 with three other bloggers.Although he was due to be released…
The results of campaign to reduce hepatitis C due by 2015
CAIRO: A campaign for children with hepatitis C virus, a virus that has a high probability of developing into HIV/AIDS, has just been cranked up a gear.Unlike most campaigns where…
Sports Talk: Sea, sand and speedball
CAIRO: Somebody invented running. Somebody invented swimming. Then came speedball and somebody had to invent that, too. The individual in question is an Egyptian, Mr Lofty, who came up with…
Film festival president responds to criticism, reflects on expansion plans
CAIRO: Always under heavy criticism, the Cairo International Film Festival isn't an easy task to handle and in the past three months, newly appointed President Ezzat Abu Ouf has been…
A Guide to the Cairo film festival films
If you can only see a few . don't miss these!CAIRO: The chilly breeze of Cairo winter is slowly creeping in. An air of excitement surrounds the region s cultural…
Festival sink or swim?
The success or failure of the Cairo International Film Festival hangs in the balanceFive reasons why we think the Cairo International Film Festival will succeed:1. International celebrities Jacqueline Bisset and…
Egypt concerned about Sunni "cleansing" in Iraq
CAIRO: Despite official statements to the contrary, Egypt is especially concerned about the state of Sunnis in Iraq and fears the hegemony of the Shiite majority over the war-torn country…
Rachid: Egypt's economic improvements cannot be dismissed.
Country has to maintain dynamic push for reformIn the second part of The Daily Star Egypt's interview with the Minister of Trade and Industry, Minister Rachid Mohamed Rachid says there…
Word on the Street: Constitutional reform: Who cares?
Egyptians speak out on their perceptions of upcoming constitutional amendmentsCAIRO: In his speech before parliament last week, President Hosni Mubarak promised democratic reforms and constitutional amendments. Of course all the…
Regional investment conference held in Egypt
Conference aims to bring together promotion agenciesCAIRO: The Second World Association for Investment Promotion Agencies (Waipa) Regional Investment conference was held Nov. 16-18 in the Sinai resort of Sharm El-Sheikh…