Evil wins the competition in Ramadan drama this year
This Ramadan, the drama competition has tipped the balance. It witnessed a rebirth of some experienced and young actors, and frustration with others who failed to impress their audience with…
Women in science – more complex than men think
Of the 900 Nobel Prizes since 1901, only about 50 have gone to women. This has nothing to do with women's abilities as scientists.
‘Alia’ tackles sufferings of mothers in the Egyptian society
"Film as dream, film as music. No art passes our conscience in the way film does, and goes directly to our feelings, deep down into the dark rooms of our…
Takata shares jump as CEO may leave
Japanese auto parts supplier Takata has seen its shares rise sharply as its chief executive has hinted at his resignation.
Mel Brooks, master of the parody, turns 90
From horror films to historical dramas, Mel Brooks has poked fun at every film genre in the books. After parodying Hitler and the Nazis in the 60s, he didn't shy…
Leaders in the auto industry prepare for ‘Egypt Automotive’ summit
Business News held a meeting to prepare for the upcoming automotive summit in December, during which chairperson Mostafa Sakr said the ambiguity of the government’s strategy for the automotive sector…
ECB conference kicks off in the shadow of Brexit
The heads of the European Central Bank have come together for a strategy meeting in Sintra, Portugal.
VW: Compensation claims and a lot more
German carmaker Volkswagen and US authorities are expected to reach a settlement agreement, which might make it clear for the first time how much the "Dieselgate" emissions-cheating scandal would cost…
UNICEF report: Combating inequality will save children’s lives
Some 69 million children will die by 2030 if nations do not act fast to tackle economic disparity, the report said. This was also the best way to prevent future…
US accuses Russia of harassing diplomats
An increasing number of US personnel in Moscow have reported incidents of intimidating, sometimes violent behavior by Russian agents. John Kerry took the matter to President Putin personally.