US, EU urge quick transition to civilian government in Egypt
WASHINGTON: The Obama administration voiced fresh support Friday for restive Egyptians demanding a smoother, speedier transition to democracy following president Hosni Mubarak's fall from power earlier this year. "The United…
Supporters of Al-Aqsa freedom gather at Azhar
CAIRO: Hundreds gathered after Friday prayers at Al-Azhar Mosque to support the Palestinian cause and condemn the judaization of Palestine. The event, dubbed “Friday of Al-Aqsa Support,” was attended by…
Egypt voting extended to two days instead of one
CAIRO: Voting in each phase of Egypt's three-stage parliamentary election will be held over two days instead of one, Egypt's ruling military council decided on Friday. The decision aims to…
Political unrest to dominate Egypt’s market
CAIRO/DUBAI: Political unrest is set to dominate Egypt’s stock market over the coming week, adding to the risks posed by unstable global financial markets. Egypt's benchmark index plunged to its…
RWE to sell Egyptian assets to shore up finances: FT
LONDON: German utility RWE has earmarked oil and gas assets in Egypt for sale in a bid to shore up its finances as Germany moves to exit nuclear energy, the…
Egypt central bank hikes rates as currency slips
CAIRO: Egypt's central bank unexpectedly raised interest rates on Thursday for the first time in more than two years, acting after depleting its foreign reserves trying to defend a local…
Back in Tahrir, business booms
By Reem Abdellatif CAIRO: Tahrir Square has turned into a self-sustaining city again with food stands, clinics, hospitals, security checkpoints and tents around every corner — this time however, much of…
Buttered Up: Occupie – a movement beginning with pizza
I have placed my fingers on the keys, waiting for an idea to take control of my hands, to lead the way to thoughts that might hold some significance in…
In times of rain
By Myriam Ghattas “Tambien La Lluvia” (Even the Rain, 2010) is, on the surface, a movie about the making of a movie. As such, it is a film that could have…
Whodunnit?
By Rania Al Malky CAIRO: On Egypt’s political stage, the tragi-comedy continues. When two members of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) in an international press conference claim, after…