SidPec to set up two new factories at $65 mln investment costs

CAIRO: Sidi Krir Petrochemicals, SidPec Company, has started to set up a new plant that will produce butadiene for the first time in Egypt. Butadiene is an important industrial chemical…

Noozz

Wind power could determine future energy needs

In contrast to traditional energy sources, wind farms offer clean, safe and renewable energyZAFARANA: Amid worldwide attention given to Egypt s emerging nuclear energy plans, German Ambassador Bernd Erbel visited…

Deena Douara

Sampling the treats offered by Taba Heights resort

CAIRO: Egyptian holidaymakers who head to the Red Sea resort towns of Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh often overlook Taba. Though the border town has always lured its share of tourists…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Sci-tech: Guillotine that cigarette

Taking the splutter and cough out of needing nicotineThere are three well-trodden paths available to the smoker's conscience when it comes time to stop. Cold turkey is a jolt and…

Wael Elazab

Nature's miracle drug

Scientific research stresses the health benefits of dihydrogen monoxidePsst.Come here, I want to show you something. Take a look at this: it is the most nourishing element you can give…

Daily News Egypt

The Maharaja of India arrives in Cairo

Indian cuisine spices up the night but where are the patrons?Characterized by a great variety of foods, spices, and cooking techniques, Indian food has always been a welcome cuisine for…

Farah El Alfy

Lawyers warn against loophole allowing FGM

Conference announces that female circumcision against IslamCAIRO: In a move that is likely to win international support but fuel domestic dissent, the International Conference for Preventing the Violation of Women's…

Daily News Egypt

Opposition wants Camp David Accords annulled

CAIRO: Opposition movement Kefaya has gathered a 100,000-strong petition calling for the annulment of Egypt's 1979 Camp David Peace Accords with Israel, said General Coordinator for the Kefaya opposition movement…

Abdel-Rahman Hussein

Hamas leader discusses prisoner exchange in Cairo

CAIRO: Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal held positive talks with a senior Egyptian security official on Thursday to discuss a prisoner exchange between the Palestinian movement and Israel, a senior Hamas…

Reuters

Biz Recap

Indian industry on display in CairoCAIRO: India s Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) brought more than 100 Indian companies to the Cairo fair grounds to showcase their products to local…

Ahmed A. Namatalla