Quiet sadism sweeps old Cairo
Darb 1718 is the newest non-profit arts center in Cairo. Located in El Fustat, the center strikes an interesting balance between its surroundings of the millennium-old mosques and churches and…
Regional energy players meet today in Cairo
CAIRO: Egyptian policymakers, regional government officials and leading energy producers are participating today in a roundtable in Cairo to discuss ways to stimulate investment in energy infrastructure. With the aim…
Jeffrey Sachs says current global trajectory 'unsustainable"
CAIRO: Economist and author Jeffrey Sachs' diagnosis for many of the modern world's economic, political and social challenges may not come as much of a surprise in this congested city:…
Gaza truce depends on Israeli election, says Hamas
CAIRO: Hamas is awaiting the outcome of Tuesday s Israeli election to know whether a long-term truce deal in Gaza can be reached, senior Hamas member Osama Hamdan told AFP.Egypt…
In Egypt courts are used to settle scores with journalists, says CPJ rep
CAIRO: While the numbers of journalists killed and imprisoned both fell in 2008, the situation of press freedom generally in the Middle East continued to deteriorate, said representatives of the…
Ahly refute Raouf allegations
CAIRO: Ahly assistant coach Hossam Al-Badri denied claims that the Cairo giants made an approach to sign ENPPI striker Ahmed Raouf.Recent reports suggested that Ahly were interested in luring Raouf,…
Aboul-Ella rejects Zamalek's extension offer
CAIRO: Zamalek midfielder Mohamed Aboul-Ella stated that Zamalek's initial offer to prolong his stay at the club is unacceptable.Aboul-Ella, whose contract at Zamalek will expire by the end of the…
