Talaat El-Sadat: Chip of the old block
Outspoken government critic to run for top parliamentary positionCAIRO: In a brazen move by any independent or opposition politician, controversial Member of Parliament (MP) Talaat El-Sadat announced Wednesday that he…
Egypt demands Hamas release Israeli soldier
CAIRO: Egypt has demanded that Hamas immediately release a captured Israeli soldier to avoid a worsening crisis in the violence-battered Gaza Strip, Palestinian officials and Arab diplomats said.The Egyptian demand…
Israeli agency head accuses Egypt of turning blind eye over Gaza border
JERUSALEM: The head of Israel s Shin Beth security agency accused Egypt on Wednesday of failing to stop arms smuggling into the Gaza Strip and called on the Egyptians to…
Telecoms interest pushes up Egyptian stocks
CAIRO: The two main Egyptian share indexes rose at least 1 percent on Wednesday on continuing interest in telecommunications after the Telecom Egypt offer to raise its stake in Vodafone…
"Development Corridor" under study by the government
1,200 km highway has potential to boost economy but cost worrisomeCAIRO: A five-member ministerial committee began work this month to study the feasibility of constructing a 1,200 km North-South highway…
The BG Group
ŠΘ###Frank Chapman, BG Group's Chief Executive presented the awards at a ceremony which was attended by Minister of Environment, Eng. Maged George prominent businessmen and BG Group employees from India,…
Psychologist claims to have "cure" for homosexuality
While countries around the world legislate homosexual rights, doctor proposes treatmentCAIRO: At a time when the entire world, one country after another, is legislating laws that give more rights to…
CHARITIES
Ramadan is a month of generosity and charity to those less fortunate. In keeping with this spirit, The Daily Star Egypt has compiled a list of local charities. There are…
Nasrallah dates win the battle for the Ramadan feast table
CAIRO: Every year, Cairo merchants give nicknames to their dates, the traditional way to break the fast in the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. This year s best date: the…
Egyptian motorsport team struggles with funding and red tape
Lack of sponsorship and awareness hinders progress of talented team driversCAIRO: As a teenager, Ahmed Hamada fell in love with karting. He would ask all of his family members and…
