EOHR says government not doing enough to protect citizens in the West and Gulf
CAIRO: In its latest humanitarian report, the Cairo-based Egyptian Organization for Human Rights (EOHR) has examined the complicated cases of Egyptians working abroad and illegal immigration to the West. The…
Widespread detentions take place in Egypt, Syria and the UAE
DUBAI: Hundreds of members of the banned but tolerated Muslim Brotherhood remain in jail in Egypt, following a continued wave of arrests. This began in April during campaigns led by…
Preserving Egypt's heritage – but at what price?
Preserving Egypt's heritage - but at what price?CAIRO: The complications over renovations in Islamic Cairo span beyond the conflicted attitude of its residents. Experts who study the old city have…
Assi Helani launches charity single in Cairo
Pop star joins forces with WFP to raise awareness for child hungerCAIRO: Lebanese pop star Assi Helani last week launched his new charity single Baadak Saket (You Remain Silent), unveiling…
Vodafone acquire 51 percent of Raya Telecommunications shares
Prospects increase for wining international calls license, says Raya officialCAIRO: Raya Holdings announced its acceptance of the principle of Vodafone Egypt acquiring 51 percent of Raya Telecommunications' shares for LE…
Egypt-Gaza power link opened in bid to cut out Israel
RAFAH: A new link connecting the southern Gaza Strip town of Rafah to the Egyptian power grid opened Monday as the Palestinians strive to end their dependence on Israel. The…
Euromoney Egypt Conference closes with investment announcements estimated at more than $1 billion
Rachid back from successful China trip; Fahmy says OPEC working to stabilize oil pricesCAIRO: Egypt is set to receive $700 million in Chinese investments over the next 18 months, including…
Make your own TV schedule
New Showbox digital video recorder puts programs at the mercy of the viewerCAIRO: "It will change the way each of you watch TV forever. You now decide what to watch,…
Intelligence officer under investigation for Egyptian cleric kidnapping dies
ROME: A top Italian intelligence officer under investigation over the 2003 alleged CIA kidnapping of an Egyptian cleric has died, his lawyer said Tuesday.Gen. Gustavo Pignero died of cancer in…
