Marine insurance offers speedier service online
CAIRO: Companies which import and export goods in and out of Egypt can cut down on shipping times and step up their product flow, thanks to a new online service,…
Egypt's CIB says it uncovered misconduct by staff
CAIRO: Egypt s Commercial International Bank (CIB) said on Sunday it had detected misconduct by two senior employees, but that any financial consequences were fully covered by existing provisions.The bank…
The definitive expat shopping list
Even though it is my fourth Cairo winter, I and the rest of Cairo's population, forget just how bone numbing cold it gets on the banks of the Nile, let…
Millions call for an independent 9/11 investigation
Researchers who say the 9/11 Commission was a cover-up are often denounced as "conspiracy nuts. In reality, millions of people are calling for a new probe of disturbing unanswered questions.…
The US in Baghdad: surge or scourge?
US President George W. Bush is working hard to achieve a wholesale transformation of Iraq and the Middle East into something more stable, productive and democratic, or so American officials…
Democrats wait to pick up the pieces of Bush's war
Representative Rahm Emanuel, the architect of the Democratic victory in November's congressional elections, watched President George W. Bush's Iraq speech Wednesday night like the coach of an opposing debate team:…
Overhaul the peace format for Palestine
It may already be too late for Israelis and Palestinians to be able to reach an agreement using the present format of negotiations - or rather non-negotiations. The methods attempted…
Cold temperature waves flow into Egypt
CAIRO: While colder regions have enjoyed warmer winters this year, fueling fears of global warming, Egypt will be entering the first of many cold spells Fawzy Ghoneimy, Director-General of the…
WORD ON THE STREET: Rumors of Maadi stabber continue to shock Cairo
CAIRO: Rumors still abound about the hooded Maadi attacker wielding a small knife, who has been targeting women and stabbing them in the back.Officials claim only three girls have been…