KCBT wheat futures lower in early moves
Loses extended after news that Egypt purchased Canadian wheatKANSAS CITY: Hard red winter wheat futures at the Kansas City Board of Trade were lower in early moves on Friday, extending…
Etisalat eyes international license in Egypt
The consortium also includes Egypt Post, Al Ahli Bank and CIBDubai: The Etisalat-led consortium, which recently won the third mobile license in Egypt, is currently in negotiations with the Egyptian…
CASE responds to ceasefire with reserve
Index flattens after flurry of activity during conflictCAIRO: After a full week of sideways trading, Cairo & Alexandria Stock Exchange (CASE) investors were beginning to wonder if the trend meant…
Iraq arrests five Egyptian "terrorists"
BAGHDAD: Iraqi police have arrested five Egyptians in a raid against suspected terrorists in war-torn Baghdad, the office of Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki announced Friday. National police commandos arrested an…
Arab nations considering Lebanon deployment, but reluctant to get between Israel and Hezbollah
Associated PressCAIRO, Egypt: The governments of Egypt and Morocco are said to be considering contributing troops to a UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon, but both countries are deeply hesitant to…
Arab nations want UN Security Council to join in launching new initiative to end the Arab-Israeli conflict
Associated PressUNITED NATIONS: Arab nations want the UN Security Council to join in launching a new peace process to end the broader Arab-Israeli conflict, saying the road map unveiled in…
Why French women don’t get fat while Egyptians do
Life style and food draw a line between the cultures of the two countriesCAIRO: French women are known for their elegance, sophistication and slimness. In France, an overweight woman is…
They will never take our broadband
Microsoft and Google are vying for your futuresCAIRO: This year has seen both Microsoft and Google lining up with the Middle East. Each is tied into a global audience and…
Satisfying a craving
Zamalek's Crave combines fusion cuisine with excellent accommodating serviceCAIRO: There are countless options for where to go for a casual dinner in Cairo. We do, however, tend to fall into…
Present and Tense: Foot massage
Mike Buchanan was thrilled with my presentation. It's been only two days since we met at Camp David, and already the director of BATS (Board for Air Traffic Safety) was…