Partnership to promote good governance
CAIRO: Seeking to drive efficiency across the region's banking sector, the Hawkamah Institute for Corporate Governance and the Union of Arab Banks (UAB) - in association with MasterCard Worldwide -…
Egypt drops 11 places in competitiveness ranking
CAIRO: The ranking of the competitiveness of the Egyptian economy relative to other countries has declined from 52nd in 2005 to 63rd in 2006, says "The Egyptian National Competitiveness Report,…
Workshopping a new model for art and special education
On Tuesday, the factory space at the Townhouse Gallery in downtown Cairo was like any other day this month - at least at first. Boys and girls from Cairo public…
El Khamissy's Taxi to be translated in English, turned to TV series
Associated PressCAIRO: Most Cairenes see the city s army of taxi drivers as rude and conniving, overcharging their passengers for uncomfortable rides in aging cabs. But first-time author Khaled El-Khamissy…
Minimum scores of first category in Thanaweya Amma rise, says ministry
CAIRO: The Ministry of Higher Education has announced a noticeable increase in the minimum scores required for admission in public universities for students holding the Thanaweya Amma (national general secondary…
UV rays are health hazard, but not to worry
CAIRO: Ultra-violet sun rays reached a peak over the Middle East, North Africa, South East Asia and Latin America on Wednesday, said the Health Ministry. On Tuesday the ministry had…
Egypt-Gaza border town under curfew following security threat
Associated Press EL-ARISH, Egypt: Authorities imposed an indefinite curfew on Egypt s border town of Rafah Thursday following unconfirmed reports that Palestinian gunmen planned to blow up a border wall…
Blair begins new role as peace envoy, not the best choice says analyst
CAIRO: Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair kicked off his role yesterday as the Middle East Quartet envoy for peace in Lisbon, Portugal.He met with leaders and representatives of the…
