Egypt Islamist group denies uniting with Al-Qaeda
ReutersCAIRO: One of Egypt s most prominent Islamist groups, which waged a bloody campaign in the 1990s, denied on Sunday it had made any alliance with the global Al-Qaeda militant…
Egypt to protect its quota of Nile water
Meeting to finalize the Nile Basin Initiative postponed to Sept.CAIRO: A meeting scheduled this month to bring together the ministers of water resources from each of the 10 Nile Basin…
New study points at violations in 2005 elections
CAIRO: Criticism of the electoral process and the consequent results led the latest report released by the legally-oriented United Group regarding the parliamentary elections in 2005. This election evaluated the…
A bookstore for book lovers
Kotob Khan whisks you away from the bustle of everyday lifeCAIRO: It is not just a foreign-language bookseller. It's a reader's haven. A cozy atmosphere, good coffee, comfy chairs, free…
India to triple its investment in Egypt in the next four years
CAIRO: The Embassy of India in Cairo held a press conference yesterday celebrating the 59th anniversary of India's independence. A. Gopinathan, Indain ambassador to Egypt discussed India's position on the…
New customs facilities to Egyptian expatriates from Lebanon
NOOZZCAIRO: Minister of Finance Yousef Botrus Ghali has ordered the country's customs clearance venues to provide greater facilities for Egyptians returning from Lebanon as a result of the Israeli offensive…
Egyptian mobile market not yet saturated
With 3rd service provider set to come online, growth expected in lower income bracketsCAIRO: There is plenty of room for growth in the Egyptian mobile market, but turning that growth…
CIB emerges as lead candidate for Bank of Alex sale
Bids are due end Sept, with final announcement planned for end NovCAIRO: Of the six finalists announced by the Central Bank (CB) on Friday, Commercial International Bank (CIB) appears to…
Emaar Properties wins bid in prime real estate deal
Site in Sidi Abdel Rahman, North Coast worth over LE 1 blnCAIRO: The Holding Company for Tourism and Cinema (HOTAC) announced that Dubai-based Emaar Properties has won the bid for…
