In Japan, it's sushi for iftar
TOKYO: Japan s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will Tuesday treat ambassadors from Islamic nations to sushi and teriyaki chicken in a fast-breaking dinner for the holy month of Ramadan. Forty-four…
Let's get medieval
Música Antigua deliver the goodsCAIRO: For concert-goers accustomed to guitar amps, vocal mics and slamming sound systems, a live performance by the Spanish quintet Musica Antigua can require a slight…
Man launches annual Asian Literary Prize
Egyptian author, academic among those who will judge submissionsHONG KONG: Asian literature by authors living in the region and writing in their own languages is finally being recognized with a…
Chances exist for an orderly American Iraq withdrawal
As the security situation in Baghdad has deteriorated over the past month, there has been growing talk among Iraqi politicians about a "government of national salvation --a coup, in effect--that…
Coach lashes African Champions League finalists Ahly
Agence-France PresseCAIRO: Al-Ahly have received a tongue lashing from coach Manuel Jose despite reaching a second consecutive African Champions League final at the weekend. Portugal-born Jose was furious after the…
Climate change floods developing countries with challenges
Children on one of southern Africa's mightiest rivers are playing the Limpopo board game, literally for their lives. Piloted in places like Zimbabwe s Matabeleland and Mozambique s Gaza Province,…
Sensible ideas on why to engage Iran
You know you're in the heartland of the global energy world when the front page of the local newspaper carries daily oil and gas prices. I have had the good…
Mubarak in Libya for talks with Kadhafi
CAIRO: Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak traveled to Libya on Monday for talks with Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi, official media said. During a visit that was only to last a few…
Egypt's benefit from Arab GDP hike minimal, says expert
Government looks to industrial contribution to GDP for future growthCAIRO: Egypt is less likely to reap the benefits of the latest increase in total Arab gross domestic product, says economist…
EFG adjusts cement valuations on costs
CAIRO - Investment bank and equities researcher EFG-Hermes has raised its long-term fair value estimates for three Egyptian cement companies because of their exposure to a more favorable export market.But…
