NTRA cuts cost of ADSL by over 50 pct
CAIRO: The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA), in concurrence with the Ministry of Communications, announced Tuesday that it will reduce the price of high-speed ADSL internet by more than 50…
Banque Du Caire sale causes stir in PA
A panel comprising the People's Assembly (PA) planning and budget committee as well as the economic committee agreed in an emergency meeting Wednesday to request a formal investigation from Prime…
MobiNil gets 3G license for LE 3.4 billion
CAIRO: After long anticipation, the Ministry of Communications finally granted Egyptian Mobile Operator MobiNil a high-speed 3G mobile license for LE 3.4 billion to be paid in installments, as competitor…
Hype and hysteria as Harry Potter series nears end
ReutersOne of the most popular books in history goes on sale this week - the seventh and final installment of the Harry Potter series. Fans of the series have already…
Bringing electronic music back to the fans
DJ Hady Tarek talks career, electronica and the local sceneThe first time I met Hady Tarek was seven years ago at the school of pharmacy. Tall, dark and slightly brooding,…
Wameedd lights the soul
The question: Can Arabic music really harmonize with electronica? The answer: Of course. With talent like Kamilya Jubran's, anything is possible. Tuesday night's concert at Al Azhar Park fused the…
Who said radio was dead?
For many Egyptians, the ride home from work has gotten a lot more interesting, and traffic much more tolerable, since the facelift of Nile FM's primetime show "The Big Drive…
Is Amr Diab's fail-proof formula still working?
The promotional billboards feature a larger-than-life, buffed up Amr Diab, strutting his bare, tanned and toned upper body. He looks at least 20 years younger than his real age, which…
Summer music hits
If you're partying this summer, chances are you'll be dancing to these tunes:1. Ozomatli - Can t Stop2. Justin Nozuka - Mr. Therapy Man3. Bob Sinclair (feat. Gary Nesta) -…
The destruction of Iraq's Christians
Last month, a Chaldean priest, Ragheed Ganni, and three sub-deacons were murdered by Islamist terrorists in Mosul, Iraq. Before being executed, they were informed that they would be spared on…