Think pink: German avant-garde makes colorful splash in Alexandria

Project aims to reinvent concept of public space and make art accessibleALEXANDRIA: Standing amongst a crowd of art snobs, government officials and giddy students, two old men dressed in galabiyas…

Jered Stuffco

With flu season in swing, an innocent kiss may be harmful

Could lead to bird flu outbreak, says doctorCAIRO: Be on the guard against kissing friends on the cheek for it could lead to transmission of bird flu, warned Dr Adel…

Ahmed Maged

Egypt seeks unified Arab front to promote investment

Emerging economies looking for their share of FDIs and overseas investmentsCAIRO: An Egyptian initiative to create a Union of Arab Authorities to promote investment in the region was announced by…

Abdel-Rahman Hussein

Siemens Egypt eyes opportunities for electronic auto parts manufacturing

CAIRO: Siemens Egypt is eying opportunities for investment in the electronic auto parts segment, in view of the recent government incentives for operators in this industry, says Mohammad Al-Mahdy, chairman…

Noozz

High-growth companies selected for venture capital investment

Egypt s Technology Development Fund backs top early-stage IT companies as they expand to the international marketDUBAI: The Technology Development Fund (TDF), a venture capital fund propelling the growth of…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Innovative delivery of financial consulting

Launch of Maadi Branch Shows Allianz Egypt's Continued Customer FocusAs the next step in a continued emphasis on customer needs, Allianz Egypt this week launched the expansion of its operations…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Hollywood shoots new Egyptian secret police film

CAIRO: Mega Hollywood stars Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal started shooting New Line Cinema s production Renditions, a thriller about the practices of the Egyptian secret police this month.According to…

Joseph Fahim

New group calls for "vital" democratic reforms, off to a shaky start

76, 77 Committee focuses on constitutional amendments and need for amendmentsCAIRO: A group of intellectuals, politicians and constitutional experts have established a committee to pressure the government to undertake genuine…

Magdy Samaan