Egypt Suez Canal revenues rise in June
ISMAILIA: Egypt s revenues from the Suez Canal climbed to $358.8 million in June 2007 from $318.1 million in the same month a year earlier, the Suez Canal Authority said…
Egypt sells 5-yr local currency bond worth $1.1 bln
NEW YORK: Egypt sold $1.05 billion worth of a five-year bond payable in dollars but denominated in Egyptian pounds, lead managers said on Thursday.The LE 6 billion, 8.75-percent-coupon bond was…
Egypt, Jordan visit to Israel not Arab League mission
Associated PressCAIRO: The foreign ministers of Egypt and Jordan due to visit Israel later this month will only be representing their countries, not the Arab League, Egypt s chief diplomat…
Carnegie Endowment report says Egypt is ready for democracy
CAIRO: With an inevitable political turnover facing Egypt's incumbent regime, the time may be ripe for a new wave of democratization and political liberalization, claim three experts from the Carnegie…
I want to ride my bicyclette – in Paris
Associated PressIt was a perfect Paris moment: The rain cleared, the sky filled with blue, and I was flying across town on a bicycle, past the Louvre, along the River…
New lounge bar spices up Cairo's skyline
It seems every other day a new restaurant or bar opens up in Cairo. Some bring something new and exciting to the city; others simply try to make a quick…
What's a Mojito?
Though the Mojito originated in South America, the renaissance is sweeping across North America and Europe. Barmen call the Mojito cocktail technique 'muddling' - crushing sugar, ice, fruit and herbs,…
SCI TECH SCENE: Webkinz site not just for kids
Associated PressFor about a week my six-year-old son, Mark, was having a grand old time on Webkinz, one of several children s websites that have exploded in popularity in the…
Calling all yogis
In typical stressful daily life, you can easily lose yourself in hectic responsibilities and forget about your health, fitness and inner peace. A specialized yoga center has recently opened its…