Egypt hopes UN will call for Lebanon ceasefire in 48 hours
BEIRUT: Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit expressed hope Wednesday that the United Nations Security Council would issue an appeal for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah within the next 48 hours.…
Germany: Mideast Quartet to help address Lebanon crisis
Egypt named as Arab candidate to be associated with QuartetAssociated PressBERLIN: Germany suggested yesterday that the so-called Quartet of Middle East negotiators, be reactivated with help from Arab nations to…
CBE names shortlist for Bank of Alexandria sale
CAIRO: The government said on Wednesday it had short-listed six candidates to buy a 75-80 percent stake in the state-owned Bank of Alexandria, and will allow them to carry out…
Miss Beach
ŠΘ###The judges included musician Helmy Bakr, actress Hala Sidki, and writer Ikbal Baraka, here, Samo Zein and Nahla Zaki##Photography by Hassan IbrahimThe winner was the beautiful Alexandrian Nahla Zaki. Guest…
Camels for sale
Traders cater to tourists, trekkers, and those with an exotic palette CAIRO: Abdul Hakim has his camels to thank. After 40 years of buying and selling them, he was able…
Navigating the transportation maze
Gas prices prompt people to consider other means of traveling around CairoCAIRO: Whichever way you choose to travel through the city, taking transportation in Cairo is an adventure shared with…
Hussein Fahmy quits the UN over Lebanon situation
UNDP understand and regret Fahmy s decision, stresses allegations are incorrectCAIRO: Actor Hussein Fahmy quit his post as United Nations goodwill ambassador in objection to the organization s inability to…
In Love of Photography
CAIRO: The Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC) is organizing a photo exhibit titled "In Love of Photography , by Moustafa Al-Shershaby, Sayed Al-Mahgoob, Ahmed Abdul Aziz and Mona…
Flamenca, a marriage between flamenco and oriental music
Local band produce unique music spontaneously, appealing to wide audienceCAIRO: Flamenca's performance at Al El-Sawy Cultural Center steamed evoked the audience's senses to wild applauses and loud cheers from an…
Abraaj Capital makes offer on EFG Hermes shares
Move makes UAE company single largest shareholder in bankCAIRO: Thanks to an offer made by UAE-based Abraaj Capital Limited, a private equity firm, to buy a 25 percent in Egyptian…
