Blogger released after security arrests
CAIRO: Egyptian blogger Rami Siyam, also known as Ayoub, was released from jail Thursday following his arrest on Nov. 19 with three other bloggers.Although he was due to be released…
Discovery in Dahab: fantastic sea life, coral reefs, snorkeling and sailing
But can this town recover from last April's bombing?DAHAB: For travelers on a sandal-string budget, the bus ride from Cairo to this rugged beach community on the eastern shores of…
Modest re-launch of film market aims to bring back revenues, credibility to festival
CAIRO: After a three-year absence, the film market returns to the Cairo International Film Festival in an attempt to attain credibility and attract funds."It is an industry. Industry means market…
A Lens to the Past: The changing face of society
During the first half of the 20th century, Egypt was undergoing a social transformation. Class barriers were being torn down, along with rural urban migration, the faces representing the different…
Alexandria, we hardly knew ya
CAIRO: While many of Naguib Mahfouz's most memorable characters stalked the back streets and alleys of Cairo, the Nobel laureate also had a soft spot for Egypt's second city."Alexandria was…
Banking shares lead Egypt's bourse up
CAIRO: Shares rose on Thursday, with shares in investment bank EFG-Hermes and Commercial International Bank (CIB) rising on rumors of a possible merger between them.A CIB official denied the rumor…
Twenty-five companies vie over Cairo underground access system deal
CAIRO: Twenty-five international technology companies have joined in the competition launched by the Cairo Metro Operation Agency for supplies and installation of passengers' access solutions using smart cards. The results…
Greece's Piraeus Bank increases stake in Egypt unit
CAIRO: Greece s Piraeus Bank raised its stake in Piraeus Bank Egypt, its subsidiary, by 1.9 percent to 95.3 percent by buying shares held by Libya s foreign investment company,…
