El Khamissy's Taxi to be translated in English, turned to TV series
Associated PressCAIRO: Most Cairenes see the city s army of taxi drivers as rude and conniving, overcharging their passengers for uncomfortable rides in aging cabs. But first-time author Khaled El-Khamissy…
Minimum scores of first category in Thanaweya Amma rise, says ministry
CAIRO: The Ministry of Higher Education has announced a noticeable increase in the minimum scores required for admission in public universities for students holding the Thanaweya Amma (national general secondary…
UV rays are health hazard, but not to worry
CAIRO: Ultra-violet sun rays reached a peak over the Middle East, North Africa, South East Asia and Latin America on Wednesday, said the Health Ministry. On Tuesday the ministry had…
Egypt-Gaza border town under curfew following security threat
Associated Press EL-ARISH, Egypt: Authorities imposed an indefinite curfew on Egypt s border town of Rafah Thursday following unconfirmed reports that Palestinian gunmen planned to blow up a border wall…
Blair begins new role as peace envoy, not the best choice says analyst
CAIRO: Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair kicked off his role yesterday as the Middle East Quartet envoy for peace in Lisbon, Portugal.He met with leaders and representatives of the…
Abbas calls for elections as Hamas vehemently object
Reform must come before mediation, says expertCAIRO: Much to the chagrin of Hamas, cut off and surrounded in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said in Ramallah Wednesday he…
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…