Emaar Properties wins bid in prime real estate deal
Site in Sidi Abdel Rahman, North Coast worth over LE 1 blnCAIRO: The Holding Company for Tourism and Cinema (HOTAC) announced that Dubai-based Emaar Properties has won the bid for…
CIB emerges as lead candidate for Bank of Alex sale
Bids are due end Sept, with final announcement planned for end NovCAIRO: Of the six finalists announced by the Central Bank (CB) on Friday, Commercial International Bank (CIB) appears to…
Egyptian mobile market not yet saturated
With 3rd service provider set to come online, growth expected in lower income bracketsCAIRO: There is plenty of room for growth in the Egyptian mobile market, but turning that growth…
New customs facilities to Egyptian expatriates from Lebanon
NOOZZCAIRO: Minister of Finance Yousef Botrus Ghali has ordered the country's customs clearance venues to provide greater facilities for Egyptians returning from Lebanon as a result of the Israeli offensive…
India to triple its investment in Egypt in the next four years
CAIRO: The Embassy of India in Cairo held a press conference yesterday celebrating the 59th anniversary of India's independence. A. Gopinathan, Indain ambassador to Egypt discussed India's position on the…
A bookstore for book lovers
Kotob Khan whisks you away from the bustle of everyday lifeCAIRO: It is not just a foreign-language bookseller. It's a reader's haven. A cozy atmosphere, good coffee, comfy chairs, free…
New study points at violations in 2005 elections
CAIRO: Criticism of the electoral process and the consequent results led the latest report released by the legally-oriented United Group regarding the parliamentary elections in 2005. This election evaluated the…
Everyone needs oxygen
ŠΘ###The beach is famous for its party themes and youngsters can be seen socializing and dancing the days and nights away, here, Ruby, Barry and Karim Gamil##Mohammed Hussein and Hind…
Conference discusses African Court on Human Rights
Well-established human rights and judicial groups confer on the challenges aheadCAIRO: An international conference was held in Cairo to discuss the African Court on Human Rights, taking its establishment and…
Egypt orders Avenger system from Boeing
Deal signals health of Egyptian-U.S. relations despite recent eventsCAIRO: A $50-million Avenger air defense system purchase by the Egyptian military from Boeing is helping restart the company s production lines…