Brotherhood agenda remains a mystery
CAIRO: It was one of the most detailed pieces of legislation ever proposed by the Muslim Brotherhood: A ban on alcohol in Egypt, setting down a punishment of 30 lashes…
Prominent engineer accused of murder plot
CAIRO: An Egyptian engineer on trial in London was brought to court again on allegations of plotting to kill a minister in the current cabinet, as well as top political…
Islamists draw strength from Egyptian elections
CAIRO: Islamists across the Arab world have taken heart from the Muslim Brotherhood's strongest ever showing in the Egyptian elections, saying this could weaken the appeal of violent ideologies.Islamists from…
Oracle Global Support Center in Egypt now open for business
CAIRO: Oracle, the world's largest enterprise software company, has officially opened its Global Product Support center based within Egypt's Xceed contact center, the largest of its kind in the southern…
Expert says new check law has benefits despite flaws
CAIRO: Speaking at the second of a series of bank-related meetings this week organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt, Cairo University Professor and former Dean of its…
Cinema bridging cultural divide
CAIRO: During his first visit to Egypt,Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman addressed journalists during a press conference organized by the Cairo International Film Festival on Wednesday, in what turned out…
Deaths and violence overshadow third round run-offs
BADAWAY, Egypt: Tear gas filled the air and the sound of gun shots echoed throughout a number of normally subdued Delta villages as the third round run-offs for the people's…
New El Gouna marina set to attract visitors
CAIRO: El Gouna,commonly referred to as the Red Sea's premier leisure destination,is home to the new Abu Tig marina, one of the premier marina locations in Egypt. Located in the…
CIB and NBD executives discuss merger experience
CAIRO: With Commercial International Bank's (CIB) due diligence period for its acquisition of National Bank for Development (NBD) under way, executives from both banks discussed success factors and pitfalls related…
A tale of some Egyptians
CAIRO: With a smile on his face, his lab coat buttoned to the top, dentist and award-winning novelist Alaa Al-Aswany describes a scenario he envisions for Egypt some 50 years…