Ministry of finance to announce new bill on pensions in Q1 2007
CAIRO: The Minister of Finance Yousef Botrus Ghali said on Sunday that a ministerial committee has prepared a new bill on pensions, which is currently being reviewed by concerned government…
Egyptian subsidiary of Honda likely to be acquired by India
MUMBAI: India s top motorcycle maker, Hero Honda Motors Ltd., is likely to acquire subsidiaries of Honda Motor Co in Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, and other African countries, the Business…
Playing the game of love to its conventional conclusion
Abol Naga and Hind Sabry shine in another predictable comedyA few days ago I was having a conversation with a friend of mine about last summer's film "The Yacoubian Building.…
Love and Marriage: new show laments state of the family
Overly idyllic but charmingly fuzzy family memories of a time gone byWhile the disintegration of the traditional family is a cause célèbre among conservative politicians, Christian evangelists, and religious groups…
Counting the fractions of low-brow comedies
Dumb fun is the common denominator for Eid movie releasesThere is a saying about Egyptian movies released during the Eid al-Fitr holidays. Or, if not, there should be: They are…
Chef Osama to cook in live interactive sessions with the public
Popular chef reflects on his successful career and future plansCAIRO: Chef Osama is a name many Arab housewives recognize instantly. His live daily shows Ma Osama Atyab (It s More…
Hundreds of thousands of Iraqis did not win, Mr. President
In 2002, I addressed a television audience somewhere in North America and explained that the American adventure in Iraq was doomed to failure. Of course, this was not a welcome…
The scandal of Gaza
Israel has killed 2,300 Gazans over the past six years, including 300 in the four months since Corporal Gilad Shalit was captured in a cross-border raid by Palestinian fighters on…
Saudi Arabia: Local Councils Struggling to Produce Results
The local councils of Saudi Arabia elected in spring 2005, still in their formative stages, have yet to make their mark on municipal decision-making. They are caught between the promises…
