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Entertainment industry insiders rule out war's effect on summer music marketCAIRO: With the escalation of violence in Lebanon, a number of Lebanese artists have moved to Cairo, canceling their concerts…
Heavenly narrator turns book into poignant experience
CAIRO: Summer is a time for fun, the beach, plenty of sunshine, and some summer reading. But this summer, instead of reaching for some light, easy-read novel, pick up some…
Intel's Core 2 Duo processor launched regionally
CAIRO: If you are still trying to figure out what the Pentium 4 sticker on your notebook means, forget about it; that kind of processor technology is history. The new…
Police officer found guilty of abusing three judges
Human rights center says further investigation needed to uncover other violationsThe Sawasya Center for Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination issued a statement earlier this week announcing that a court ruling fined…
Mortgaging wave of the future
Mortgage industry numbers up, but challenges persistThe mortgage industry reached LE 514 million ($89.4 million) in contracts as of June 2006, up from LE 15.8 million ($2.7 million) recorded in…
EFG downgrades Arabia Cotton Ginning
CAIRO: Investment bank EFG-Hermes cut its long-term recommendation for Arabia Cotton Ginning to accumulate from buy on Wednesday, saying a share price rally had left the stock overvalued. EFG said…
Egypt stocks dip, profit-taking hits housing sector
CAIRO: A day after hopes for a real estate boom coaxed the market up, Egyptian shares dipped on Wednesday in a volatile market with the housing sector hit by profit-taking,…
Tok Tok trials and tribulations
The three-wheeled motorcycle may become a regular feature of Cairo trafficCAIRO: Is it a motorcycle? Is it a car? No, it's a Tok Tok. It's a motorcycle with three wheels…
Kicking the habit
Tabac Stop Center uses new technique to help smokers give up their habitCAIRO: Earlier this year, Kenza Badawi was desperate to stop smoking after 20 years of addiction. After trying…
