Greek lessons for the world economy
CAMBRIDGE: The $140 billion support package that the Greek government has finally received from its European Union partners and the International Monetary Fund gives it the breathing space needed to…
The making of China’s trade deficit
BEIJING: China registered a monthly trade deficit of $7.2 billion in March 2010, its first since April 2004. And yet, at around the same time, the United States Congress issued…
NBA and Sarmady announce launch of first Arabic language NBA website
LONDON/CAIRO: The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Sarmady, Vodafone Egypt’s digital arm, announced the launch of NBA.com/arabic, the first-ever Arabic language NBA website for basketball fans in the Middle East…
Somewhere along the East-West border
KUALA LUMPUR: Living in Malaysia for almost two years has given me new insight into the socially constructed and highly subjective categories of “East” and “West”. Here in Malaysia, I…
Ahly targeting Masri's Fawzi
CAIRO: Ahly are looking to land Ahmed Fawzi in the close season, the Masri right back stated. "My agent Tamer Al-Nahas informed me of Ahly's intent to sign me ahead…
Peace products
RAMALLAH: The issue of settlements and their illegality under international law should dominate debate surrounding the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and a return to negotiations. Israel’s refusal to adhere to international law…
Ismaili to hold onto Salem
CAIRO: Ismaili defender Moatasem Salem had his transfer request turned down as the Dervishes' coaching staff believes that his services are indispensable. The 29-year-old center-half, who was approached by Ahly…
Zamalek's Ali set for league comeback
CAIRO: Alaa Ali is set to make his Egyptian Premier League comeback as he was named in Zamalek's squad for their penultimate match this season against Asyut Petroleum. The White…
Political groups condemn request to renew emergency law
CAIRO: Twenty political groups have signed a joint statement condemning the request to renew Egypt’s state of emergency for another two years, submitted to parliament by the ruling National Democratic…
Bahrain's BBK to meet investors for benchmark bond
DUBAI: Bahrain's retail lender BBK plans to meet investors starting this Thursday and may issue a $500 million bond if market conditions are suitable, its chief executive said on Tuesday.…
