The volcano erupts
The outpouring of rage in Islamic countries isn't just about a low-budget film insulting the prophet Muhammad. It is the eruption of a volcano that has been simmering for the…
Egypt cellular carriers condemn new tax-per-minute proposition
By Hend El-Behary A wave of condemnation from Egypt’s main cellular carriers Mobinil, Vodafone and Etislat followed Finance Minister Momtaz El-Saeed's unexpected suggestion to impose per minute taxes on mobile phone…
Turkey keen on investing in Egyptian electricity sector
Several Turkish companies expressed interested in investing in Egypt’s electricity sector, Turkish Ambassador to Egypt, Huseyin Avni Botsali, said according to MENA. Bostali led the talks of the Turkish business…
New holding company for mining industries approved
Minister of Industry and Foreign Trade Hatem Saleh approved the establishment of a mining holding company at the opening ceremony of the National Vision for Mining Wealth Conference held Tuesday.…
Oil prices slide in nervous market
"The sudden sharp decline in crude oil prices late last night in New York remains a mystery today," said CMC Markets analyst Michael Hewson
Women’s revolution in the Middle East could be sooner than expected
Saudi women allowed to travel within Gulf without guardians’ approval, while Iranian woman beats Muslim cleric for criticising her outfit
South Korea’s software mogul who wants to be president
Inexperienced self-made millionaire runs in elections
Elections to select new FJP president likely in October
Six or seven party figureheads are planning to run
New leftist coalition announced
Leftist parties and movements form Revolutionary Democratic Coalition
Jordan passes law restricting internet freedom
New online media laws to increase censorship in Jordan