Egypt-Gaza border closed following Israeli security alert
Reuters GAZA: The Gaza Strip s main international gateway was closed on Wednesday after European monitors said an Israeli security alert prevented them from manning the crossing, officials said. The…
Private equity group agrees to buy Amoun Pharmaceuticals
CAIRO: Egypt s Bassily family has made a preliminary agreement to sell its 93 percent stake in Amoun Pharmaceuticals for at least LE 2.6 billion ($451 million), the chairman said…
Arab states create group in WTO
Council formed to address GAFTA rules of originCAIRO: Arab trade ministers met in Cairo on Tuesday to address common product standards issues and form a negotiation group at the World…
Pro-reform activists to be released
CAIRO: Authorities on Wednesday ordered the release of 21 pro-democracy activists who had been detained in recent weeks, a judicial source told AFP. The release of 21 activists has been…
Probe confirms state role in ferry disaster
Agence France-Presse CAIRO: An Egyptian probe into the sinking of a ferry that killed more than 1,400 people in February confirmed Wednesday its initial findings which accused the government of…
Palestinians face discrimination in Egypt
CAIRO: Palestinian refugees in Egypt continue to face major obstacles, including formidable travel restrictions and a lack of access to basic government services, such as free education. They don t…
Zamalek banned from Super Cup after medal protest
CAIRO: Cairo club Zamalek have been banned from next season s Egyptian Super Cup because they refused to accept their medals when they were beaten in a tempestuous domestic cup…
Birkenstock opening
ŠΘ###There is a wide range of comfortable footwear for men, women and children, here, Ahmed Ebeid, Sherry El Zommor, Omar and Ahmed El Beltagy##Anda, Dina, Yasmine, Nehal, Nour, Dania, Sherry…
The Yacoubian Building premieres
ŠΘ###Many of Egypt's businessmen and socialites attended the elegant event, here, U.S. Ambassador Francis Ricciardone and partner##Sara Imam, Yasmine and Nevine Helal and Fatma Sakr
Housing policy gets mixed reviews
CAIRO: The government s policy on low-income housing districts received mixed reactions from experts, with some praising it for providing basic utilities and others criticizing it for not addressing the…
