Israeli official: No decision yet on Gaza operation
Egypt wants to prevent arms smuggling through tunnelsAn Israeli official told The Daily Star Egypt that "no decision has been made regarding Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's statement yesterday that…
Egypt vows to ease restrictions on presidential bids
CAIRO: Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak promised Monday to ease restrictions on running for the country s top job. At a meeting of MPs from his ruling National Democratic Party, Mubarak…
World experts meet in Cairo to tackle health needs of developing nations
CAIRO: The Global Forum for Health Research launched its international conference towards "Combating disease and promoting health in developing countries on Sunday.First Lady Suzanne Mubarak kicked off the conference, delivering…
Where there is no will, there is a way for Sfax
Sfax of Tunisia managed a 1-1 draw in Cairo Stadium against championship holders Al-Ahli.The Tunisians, who have never won the African Champions League tournament, obviously had more willpower than ever…
Jailed cleric Hamza appeals against convictions
LONDON: Jailed Islamic cleric Abu Hamza Al-Masri begins a legal challenge on Monday against his convictions for inciting racial hatred and soliciting murder.Egyptian-born Hamza, 48, was jailed for seven years…
Thirty Egyptian tech firms to participate in GITEX Dubai 2006
CAIRO: Over thirty Egyptian companies will participate in the GITEX Dubai 2006 exhibition scheduled for Nov. 18-22 this year with support from the Egyptian Ministry of Communication and Information Technology.…
GAID approves a new beet sugar plant at $160 million of capital
CAIRO: The General Authority for Industrial Development (GAID) has approved a proposal from investors to create a new beet sugar factory with a capital of $160 million (approximately LE 916…
Ministry of finance to announce new bill on pensions in Q1 2007
CAIRO: The Minister of Finance Yousef Botrus Ghali said on Sunday that a ministerial committee has prepared a new bill on pensions, which is currently being reviewed by concerned government…
Egyptian subsidiary of Honda likely to be acquired by India
MUMBAI: India s top motorcycle maker, Hero Honda Motors Ltd., is likely to acquire subsidiaries of Honda Motor Co in Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, and other African countries, the Business…
Playing the game of love to its conventional conclusion
Abol Naga and Hind Sabry shine in another predictable comedyA few days ago I was having a conversation with a friend of mine about last summer's film "The Yacoubian Building.…
