Egypt finishes 10th in the World Junior Championship
CAIRO: Egypt lost to Slovenia 3-1 on Sunday to finish 10th in the World Junior Championship for Volleyball held in Morocco from July 7 to 15.The Pharaohs were barely defeated…
Egypt median o/n interbank steady at 8.752 pct
CAIRO: The median overnight interbank rate on Egypt s pound was unchanged at 8.752 on Monday, with banks squaring their positions at the end of a two-week central bank reserve…
Egyptian indexes rebound, housing and EFG-Hermes up
CAIRO: Egypt s main stock indexes rebounded on Sunday from last week s correction, carried by a strong rally in the housing sector and a rise in investment bank EFG-Hermes,…
Emaar says hiring staff overseas drives up costs
DUBAI: Dubai-based Emaar Properties, which on Monday missed analysts profit forecasts, said hiring staff was driving up costs as it expands into countries such as India and Egypt.The largest Arab…
Intelligence Chief in US to address military aid and Palestine
CAIRO: Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman is in the United States a week after Egypt objected to a draft bill in the US House of Representatives calling for the withholding of…
Muslim Brotherhood military tribunal adjourned until Aug. 8
CAIRO: The third military tribunal of the 40 high-ranking detained members of the Muslim Brotherhood was adjourned until Aug. 8 after a six-hour court session at the Heikstep military base…
Brotherhoods ad appears on front page of independent daily
CAIRO: The opposition independent Al-Dostour daily newspaper published on Sunday an advertisement from the Muslim Brotherhood's (MB) supreme guide, Mohamed Mahdy Akef, denouncing the trial of civilians in military courts.…
Cairo's metro remains on high alert following bomb threats
CAIRO: Today marks the sixth day of increased security at Cairo's metro and train stations, following a bomb threat that was reported to the police last Wednesday. Since then, public…
Rachid: Spanish investments can spur Egypt's economic growth
CAIRO: During his visit to Spain - which began last week - Minister of Foreign Trade and Industry Rachid Mohamed Rachid looked to further extend economic and trade ties with…
Egyptian real estate exhibited at "Amar Ya Masr"
CAIRO: The 34th "Amar Ya Masr real estate exhibition witnessed the participation of over 30 real estate and financial companies as well as the highest number of visitors to date,…