Olmert to meet Mubarak June 4
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert will meet President Hosni Mubarak on June 4 for talks that Cairo said on Sunday would be a preamble to a three-way summit with…
Islamists withdraw from vote, allege fraud
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt: The Muslim Brotherhood said on Sunday it had withdrawn from chamber of commerce elections in Alexandria because of interference by security forces to hinder its chances.The Islamist group,…
Solidarity hunger strikes begins at Tora prison
CAIRO: In the wake of Thursday's turmoil and claims of abuse and torture, the inmates as Tora prison, where Karim El Shaer and Mohamed Sharkawy are currently being held, have…
Demanding top quality
CAIRO: Quality in the local food industry is a major concern in terms of safety, as well as a huge hurdle to exporting success. Only around 80 local food producing…
Vodafone Egypt announces record results for financial year ending March 31, 2006
Vodafone Egypt has announced its financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2006, with the strongest results seen in its history in terms of active customer figures, revenues…
Capital markets are about more than market-cap
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt: In 1982, an informal Kuwaiti stock market known as Souq Al-Manakh collapsed. Speculators armed with vast funds from booming oil prices and from the dubious use of…
International reports express confidence in Egyptian economy
CAIRO: JP Morgan has issued a report on Egypt's latest economic developments and performance, with foreign direct investments (FDI) being one of the biggest, reoccurring features in the report.According to…
Rio in Cairo
ŠΘ###The Brazilian theme, hence the name "Rio," and it is the latest night spot managed by Nisha, right, seen here with Andre and Nadie##Nisha also has Absolute, Abou El Sid,…
Al-Azhar sheikh denounces extremism
SINGAPORE: A leading Sunni Islamic cleric spoke out against religious extremism and encouraged Singapore s Muslims to work with other races and religions for the good of their nation, a…
Architects to revive Pharaonic style in Egypt
Reuters CAIRO: Adorned with lotus and papyrus columns, Egypt s top courthouse evokes the pharaonic temples of the country s ancient past. The Supreme Constitutional Court, built in 2000, marked…