Women taking the lead in Egypt’s economic revolution
By Reem Abdellatif CAIRO: By bringing progressive ideas to the country’s business development sector, Egyptian female entrepreneurs are taking the lead in social and economic change. In this sphere, “women can…
Egypt’s stock exchange readjusts indices
CAIRO: Egypt’s stock exchange, in its semi-annual review, adjusted its three indices on Tuesday to reflect changes in the listed companies’ weighted value, after a turbulent year on the economic…
Sudan, Egypt abductions highlight risks to Chinese
By Scott Mcdonald / AP BEIJING: The plight of two groups of Chinese workers in Africa — one freed Wednesday a day after being snatched in Egypt and the other in…
Egypt central bank may hike rates, but market split
CAIRO: Egypt's central bank may raise borrowing costs further this week, economists said, offering a wide range of forecasts that reflect the tough task ratesetters face in trying to defend…
UN chief urges Israel to halt settlements
JERUSALEM: UN chief Ban Ki-moon has asked Israel to halt settlement construction in the West Bank as a way to restart Mideast peace efforts. At a news conference Wednesday, Ban…
Optimism on politics drives Egypt higher
CAIRO: Investors feeling more optimistic about the political environment in Egypt pushed its main index higher, traders said. The index gained 0.8 percent, extending a rally this year that has…
Iraq to host Arab summit on March 29
BAGHDAD: The Iraqi capital is to host the next regular Arab summit on March 29, the Arab League assistant secretary general, Ahmed ben Hilli, announced on Wednesday in Baghdad. "We've…
Egypt justice minister rebuffs US envoy
CAIRO: The Egyptian justice minister returned a letter Tuesday from the US Ambassador to Egypt asking him to re-examine the issue of Americans barred from leaving the country. The snub…
British Museum exhibit offers visitors chance to experience Muslim pilgrimage
LONDON: Qaisra Khan and I are standing in the Round Reading Room of the world-renowned British Museum in London. Around us people are busy installing historic artefacts from the Muslim…
Responsibility While Protecting
By Gareth Evans NEW YORK: Ten months ago, the United Nations Security Council, with no dissent, authorized the use of “all necessary measures” to protect civilians at imminent risk of massacre…