With informal economy on the rise, experts push for reform
CAIRO: There is a reason more street vendors are seen throughout Egypt these days. Since January, Egypt’s economy has seen a rise in its informal sector, which comprises businesses that…
Egypt to ratify anti-political corruption law in days, says minister
CAIRO: Egypt's ruling generals will ratify within days a law barring anyone found guilty of political corruption from political life, a senior minister said on Monday, a move to curb…
Egypt settles legal disputes with foreign firms
CAIRO: The Egyptian government has settled five disputed deals with European and Gulf investors out of court, the country's top investment official said, in a move that could lead to…
Egypt: Israel delaying expanding Gaza offensive
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - An Egyptian official said Tuesday that Israel has agreed to briefly delay expanding its military operations in the Gaza Strip to give Egypt time…
US-Israeli man accused of spying returns to NYC
NEW YORK: An Emory University law student who was arrested months ago at a demonstration in Cairo's Tahrir Square, accused of being an Israeli spy and locked in an Egyptian…
World of ‘contradiction’ awaits 7 billionth person
UNITED NATIONS: The world's seven billionth person born Monday comes into what UN leader Ban Ki-moon calls a "world of contradiction" — and faces an uphill battle if it is…
Syria told to withdraw tanks, NATO rules out intervention
DOHA: An Arab League committee has submitted a plan to end the bloodshed in Syria and a response from Damascus was expected Monday, Qatar's foreign minister said. The announcement comes…
Summer school aims to ‘revolutionize’ urban development
CAIRO: When Technische Universität Berlin received funds to hold short-term activities focusing on the transformation processes in Tunisia and Egypt, it opted for generating change from within. The university’s Habitat…
Egypt inaugurates 176-meter-high flag tower
CAIRO: Egypt's national flag has been hoisted atop a 192-yard-high (176-meter-high) iron tower in a ceremony led by a member of the country's ruling military council. The construction of the…
Palestine becomes member of UNESCO
PARIS: Palestine became a full member of UNESCO on Monday, in a highly divisive breakthrough that could cost the agency a fifth of its budget and that the US and…