Audi Bank to open in Egypt
CAIRO: Lebanese Bank Audi announced Thursday its official launch in Egypt with $100 million capital and $1 billion total assets.In a press conference that took place at the Four Seasons…
Egyptian Museum in Turin to get a facelift
CAIRO: A number of feasibility studies are underway to examine the possibility of renovating and expanding the Egyptian Museum in Turin, said a top Egyptian archaeologist. Dr Gaballah Ali Gaballah,…
Opposition boycotts parliamentary constitutional amendment talks
Associated Press CAIRO: Opposition lawmakers boycotted an opening parliamentary debate Sunday on constitutional amendments they say will further tighten the president s grip on power.More than 100 lawmakers from the…
Brotherhood condemns Gaza kidnapping of BBC reporter
CAIRO: Mohamed Habib, the Deputy Chairman of the Muslim Brotherhood, has issued a statement condemning the Gaza kidnapping of BBC reporter Alan Johnston and demanded his unconditional release. "These despicable…
21 Kefaya detainees released from custody
CAIRO: After several hours of prosecution at the Galaa Courthouse, 21 Kefaya detainees were released from the State Security Dhahrar prison near Abbasiya on Saturday.The Kefaya activists were arrested late…
Survey shows Egyptians satisfied with Nazif's government
CAIRO: A study carried out by the Information and Decision Support Center indicated that 89 percent of surveyed Egyptians are satisfied with the new cabinet s performance.The study under the…
Delegation studies investment opportunities in Egypt
CAIRO: A delegation led by Aburizal Bakrie, Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare in Indonesia, has discussed investment opportunities in Egypt, specifically in rock phosphate. "We need the phosphate for fertilizer,…
Ah, the beauties of Ireland in Egypt
AGAMI: National Days are mostly an impotent group of dates, but March 17 is one exception which always lives up to its naughty reputation.Who doesn't like St. Patrick's Day? Everyone…
Europe's dirty little secret on global warming
Almost two weeks ago, the European Union declared that it had practically saved the planet. European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso claimed that Europe would lead the way on climate…
Will anxious Arab states soon form a nuclear family?
From Libya to Egypt to fuel-strapped Jordan, Arab countries have signaled their desire to develop nuclear power, even amid a concerted attempt by the United States to tighten the noose…