Delta Sugar expansion announced
Company to increase in net income and plans for new factory in SharkeyyaCAIRO: Delta for Sugar (DS) has announced plans to build a new 125,000-ton capacity sugar factory in Sharkeyya…
Sketches of nature
Cultnat has issued a series of postcards that commemorate Egypt s natural heritage that feature the sketches of the country s animals, flora and fauna. The drawings are compelling in…
Writers congregate on the air and online
Site offers an open forum for creative writing and criticismMany people dabble in creative writing, but few in the region have the chance to be criticized in a professional manner…
Summer loving
ŠΘ###All the girls were dressed in colorful gowns, adding to the fresh feel of the event, here, Amira El Mealim and Mrs. Khaled El Darandaly##Samia El Shiekh, Mena Ragab and…
Artists and performers take an intermission
Entertainment industry insiders rule out war's effect on summer music marketCAIRO: With the escalation of violence in Lebanon, a number of Lebanese artists have moved to Cairo, canceling their concerts…
Heavenly narrator turns book into poignant experience
CAIRO: Summer is a time for fun, the beach, plenty of sunshine, and some summer reading. But this summer, instead of reaching for some light, easy-read novel, pick up some…
Intel's Core 2 Duo processor launched regionally
CAIRO: If you are still trying to figure out what the Pentium 4 sticker on your notebook means, forget about it; that kind of processor technology is history. The new…
Police officer found guilty of abusing three judges
Human rights center says further investigation needed to uncover other violationsThe Sawasya Center for Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination issued a statement earlier this week announcing that a court ruling fined…
Mortgaging wave of the future
Mortgage industry numbers up, but challenges persistThe mortgage industry reached LE 514 million ($89.4 million) in contracts as of June 2006, up from LE 15.8 million ($2.7 million) recorded in…
EFG downgrades Arabia Cotton Ginning
CAIRO: Investment bank EFG-Hermes cut its long-term recommendation for Arabia Cotton Ginning to accumulate from buy on Wednesday, saying a share price rally had left the stock overvalued. EFG said…