One year on, Hamas is pursuing paradoxical policies
Despite the surprise that greeted Hamas' election victory in Palestinian parliamentary elections last year, the Islamic Resistance Movement did not come from nowhere. Hamas first emerged as a real player…
Why the West should work harder in Central Asia
Saparmurat Niyazov Turkmenbashi the Great, dictator of Turkmenistan, recently died. The political class of this remote Central Asian republic rallied round his look-alike successor. Long Live Turkmenbashi! At first glance,…
Bloody it is, but a real diamond as well
Every now and again a movie with a message comes along hoping to make a difference in the world. Or, it aims to rake in an Oscar or two through…
Greg Norman golf course to be established in 6th of October's Allegria development
Analyst: real estate market bubble a concern CAIRO: Sixth of October Development and Investment Company (Sodic) signed Monday with international golfer Greg Norman for the establishment of an 18-hole signature…
Three local outlets take home coveted international award
CAIRO: Winning the race against Dubai and Saudi Arabia, Egypt raked in the much-coveted New Millennium Award.The annual Award, given to the top 105 restaurants, hotels, or caterers, went to…
Article 2 of constitution triggers heated debate in parliament
CAIRO: A war of words broke out between MP Mostafa El Fiqi, head of the foreign affairs committee at a lecture, and Refaat Fikry, Patriarch of the Anglican Church in…
Palestinians trade fire at Egypt border.
GAZA CITY: Hamas and Fatah security officials traded fire at Gaza s border with Egypt on Tuesday as Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh passed through on his way to reconciliation talks…
Egypt asks Interpol to arrest three Israelis charged with espionage
Associated PressCAIRO: Egypt asked the international police organization to arrest three Israelis it accuses of being part of a spy ring, a judicial official said Monday.Egypt s state security prosecutor…
Savola to start Egypt sugar plant in Aug
ReutersDUBAI: Saudi Arabia s Savola Group expects to start up a sugar refinery in Egypt in August and to further expand its Saudi facility to meet rising domestic and regional…
Egypt to significantly lower import duties, says minister
CAIRO: Egypt will significantly reduce import duties on a wide range of both manufactured goods and raw materials, in an effort to lower consumer prices and combat smuggling, the minister…
