From iron fist to iron bars: Mubarak goes on trial
CAIRO: Ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak, whose spectacular downfall sent shockwaves across the region, faces trial Wednesday on charges of murder and corruption that could see him sent to the…
War zone survival book combines practical tips with captivating narrative
Journalists, NGO workers and adventurers setting out to work and travel in the region’s newly minted conflict zones can add a new weapon to their arsenal of survival gear: “How…
Egyptians await Mubarak trial with mixed feelings
CAIRO: Hosni Mubarak's murder and corruption trial, which opens on Wednesday, is generating a mixture of excitement and regret among the Egyptians who overthrew the veteran president. Mubarak, 83, is…
Egypt shares gain in thin trading
CAIRO: Egypt's benchmark index ended 0.7 percent higher on a slow trading day, the first day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, and as traders awaited developments of the…
National Cement full-year profit dips 3 pct
CAIRO: Egypt's National Cement annual net profit fell 3 percent to LE 311.3 million ($52.2 million), the company said in a note to the stock exchange on Monday. The firm…
Egypt’s investment case: What’s really changed?
By Richard Banks Since the revolution I have visited Egypt three times and have talked to my clients in China, Europe and the Gulf about Egypt. I have seen both the…
Citibank grows consumer offerings with new card
CAIRO: When the January 25 uprising broke out, Citibank Egypt thought it wise to hold off on releasing its newest product — a Platinum credit card for Egypt’s wealthiest consumers.…
Over half of Egyptians spend more in Ramadan, study says
CAIRO: Every year, upon entering any grocery store in Egypt just a few days before the holy month, rows of people are seen queuing to stock up on Ramadan goods.…
Tahrir Square closed as protesters remain divided
CAIRO: Tahrir Square remained closed on the first day of Ramadan, as hundreds of protesters disagreed on whether or not to open it for traffic. There is a possibility that…
Taming bigotry
By Gareth Evans MELBOURNE: At a time when the horrific events in Norway remind us how much murderous bigotry there still is in the world, perhaps a story from the other…
