CBE raises EGP value against dollar by 20 piasters
The central bank will also cover 25% of the temporary credit facilities granted by banks to their clients importing in foreign currencies
The first attempt
By Seif El-Islam I remembered that day. It was about 5 pm, I dragged myself from under the rockslides of sleep after a long dreary night of mind-numbing video gaming…
Syrian refugees stuck in ‘Spanish Guantanamo’
Asif is one of thousands of Syrians who have fled the conflict in their country and chosen this circuitous, overland route to Europe. But unlike the refugees who take a…
Father Time and the hourglass
The time keeper speaks of what is most desired by the human race, time.
Sluggish output adds to China’s woes
China continues to be stuck in an economic rut, new data released on Wednesday suggested, as a number of key activity indicators painted a discouraging picture of the state of…
Avidbeam to launch platform for analysing video data before year-end
Developing education is the solution to push start-up sector forward
German utility Eon books record loss
German power supplier Eon has reported a hefty loss for the first nine months of the year as major write-downs on power stations keep weighing on the firm. The company…
The contested ‘khidma’ in understanding Coptic Orthodox Church politics
Although this debate has frequently been highlighted within academic platforms and through various media agencies, the idea of emphasising it through the daily religious practices has mostly not occurred.
China’s Singles Day boosts Alibaba business
This year's edition of Singles Day in China once again is set to become major success for Alibaba and other local online retailers. The buying frenzy is still seen by…
Netanyahu in Washington: The charm-offensive
The two leaders' poor relationship is the stuff of Washington legend, the frequency of their encounters not a sign of mutual affection but the sheer volume of grim business they…