Sci-tech: A vote for WiMax is a vote for your future
What WiMax is, what it stands for, and what it can do for your countryA seasoned taxi driver in Cairo can light his cigarette, change tapes on his cassette player,…
Perched above Mohandiseen, a splendid evening in Kandahar
The restaurant s Asian offerings are expensive, but justifiably so most of the timeCAIRO: Eating out in Cairo can be predictable, and sometimes downright boring. Many popular restaurants mimic each…
A feast fit for a King comes to Cairo
Ever wondered what the Queen of England eats for breakfast? What the King of Morocco serves at state dinners or whether Canada's Prime Minister prefers tea or coffee? The select…
Present and Tense: Black crows
My phone was ringing off the hook. Marissa from the European Union, Kevin from the Foreign Office, and Shokomoga from the Council for the Defence of Minorities all requested my…
American VC company lauds potential of Egyptian IT industry
Mohamed Omran: MCIT studying offering WiMax operation licenseCAIRO: The Egyptian IT sector received strong acclaim Thursday from several representatives of local and international corporations including Vodafone Egypt, ITWorks, Xerox Egypt…
Sanpaolo to keep Bank of Alexandria management
CAIRO: Italy s Sanpaolo IMI will keep the current management of Bank of Alexandria, which it bought in an auction on Oct. 17 for $1.6 billion, the Italian bank said…
Revisiting historical policy of seeking arms from Russia
Egypt attempts to redress regional balance with Russia visit, says expertCAIRO: President Hosni Mubarak's visit to Russia is seen as a pivotal change in pace for Egyptian foreign policy and…
Highlights from the Global Forum on Health Research
Social vaccine, women s issues, and road traffic most relevant issues to Egypt's health developmentCAIRO: Amid topics ranging from AIDS research to crisis preparedness, the most critical issues addressed by…
Ramadan saw rise in violent domestic crimes, media says
Social and economic stress combined with fasting makes for a dangerous mixIn the past few years, Ramadan - a month usually reserved for pious contemplation and reverence - has been…
