2 suspects arrested after Quebec mosque shooting kills 6, injures 8
Prime minister Trudeau has called the shooting in the eastern Canadian city a "terrorist attack." The gunmen, whose motive remains unknown, opened fire during evening prayers.
Environmentalists worry as earthworm numbers dwindle
Earthworms help recuperate soil and enrich it with much needed minerals. But environmentalists are concerned as earthworms have come under threat from intensive use of manure and acidic soil.Earthworms, it…
European Culture Capital Paphos aims for new beginning
The title of European Capital of Culture is passed around each year to lesser known cities, given them time in the limelight. Cyprus' tiny city of Paphos hopes the status…
Small publishing houses: filling the gap between lack of government support and famous publishers
Young writers must deal with the difficulties of being responsible for publishing their books on their own, knowing that there is no other way to showcase their talent
Composing in his dreams: Philip Glass turns 80
A founding father of minimal music and one of the most prolific living composers, Philip Glass also kept a side job as a taxi driver until his 40s. He now…
VW dethrones Toyota as world’s best-selling carmaker
German carmaker Volkswagen (VW) has nudged Toyota from the top spot in global vehicles sales, after the Japanese auto giant has reported weak 2016 results, causing it to lose the…
Ayadi invests EGP 750m to develop 307 feddans in Qantara: managing director
Signing final contract with General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone in April; completion of constructions in 2018
2016 a “positive year” for real estate sector: Samcrete managing director
Recovery of NBE and Suez Canal certificates to renew purchasing power in the market
CIAM targets to manage 2 equity funds during 2017
Egyptian economy in 2017 will reflect a better overall picture, says Abol-Enein
Index fund under study; focus in 2017 on portfolios: Al Ahly Fund and Portfolio Management Company
The low price of the Egyptian pound guarantees the continuation of foreigners’ purchases and the EGX’s vitality, says Khalifa