Many graduates find themselves unprepared for the workforce
CAIRO: Ahmed Morsey, 24, holds a degree in computer science from Future Academy, a private university on the Egypt-Ismailia road, where he graduated as one of the top of his…
Harsh criticism for National Council for Women
Council officials say their job is not to defend detained female protestors or support particular candidatesCAIRO: After three female protestors were detained for about a month following their participation in…
A one-stop-shop for interior design
CAIRO: Designing your home can either be an absolute pleasure or a colossal pain. Scouring shops for different items, searching for addresses and attempting to park in Cairo's crowded streets…
Intel collaborates with Raya Academy for joint training programs
CAIRO: Intel Corporation and Raya Academy announced, Tuesday, collaboration for specialized training programs targeted at software developers and architect communities. Under this collaboration, which is the first to be announced…
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…
