Developers look at creating year-round communities in the North Coast
CAIRO: All eyes have turned to Egypt's North Coast as another hefty tourism development project goes on sale.Once again, the government is shopping around for investors keen on reaping profits…
Novel offers a lucid glimpse into the lives of Cairo's privileged but lost youth
Ghost FactoryBy Ghaith El-LawziAuthor House, 2005CAIRO: "People don't know how to merge in Cairo . says the opening line of the debut novel "Ghost Factory by Gaith El-Lawzi, a fictional…
Coptic pope slams maverick cleric
CAIRO: The head of Egypt s Coptic Church issued a stern warning Monday to dissident bishop Maximus I and anyone who might be tempted to join the breakaway church he…
Arab League closer to calling emergency summit
CAIRO: Fourteen Arab governments have backed a call for an emergency summit on violence between Israel and Hezbollah and the Palestinians, but the Arab League remained one vote shy of…
U.S. plan for Lebanon likely to fail, say Arab analysts
Reuters CAIRO: A vision of a new Middle East emerging from the conflict in Lebanon as outlined by U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice drew ridicule on Monday from mainstream…
Mubarak urges immediate cease-fire in Israel-Hezbollah fighting, says a deal can come later
Associated PressCAIRO: President Hosni Mubarak on Monday called for an immediate cease-fire in Israel s military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, saying a longer term solution could be worked out…
French foreign minister calls for immediate cease-fire
Germany seeks end to conflict but no instant cease-fire CAIRO: French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy on Saturday called for an immediate cease-fire to stop the escalating violence between Israel and…
MobiNil hyping new services in anticipation of growing competition
CAIRO: MobiNil has just announced the launch of a voice SMS service, known to the rest of the world as voice mail. With this launch, the telecom industry in Egypt…
The Nile Plaza boasts a stunning collection of work by Egyptian artists
CAIRO: Art is a beautiful thing that can make any place come to life. It is something to be admired and appreciated. In Egypt, we have some outstanding artists, and…
Ramses replica takes trial run
No effort spared to ensure safety of priceless ancient statueCAIRO: The transfer of the Ramses statue from its downtown residence is pending on one more test slated to take place…