Press Round-up

Opposition slams transportation minister in wake of train crashesCAIRO: News of train crashes dominated this week s national, independent and opposition newspapers. Demands for the transportation minister s resignation rang…

Maram Mazen

Technical committee announces findings on Qalyoub train accident

CAIRO: The technical committee formed by the Ministry of Transportation to write a technical report on the deadly train accident that took place in Qalyoub on Aug. 21 announced its…

Maram Mazen

Word on the Street

Standoff between the judiciary and the government continuesCAIRO: With rumors spreading of more proposed constitutional amendments - specifically to Article 88, which deals with judicial supervision over elections - the…

Ahmad Aboul-Wafa

Simple steps to spectacular photos

Pick any iconic subject, the Great Pyramids for example, and I m sure you ve seen countless photographs. Only a few will stand out from the crowd, captivating the viewer.…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

CMA to introduce changes on Egyptian stock market regulations in two weeks

The Capital Market Authority (CMA) will introduce new amendments related to mutual fund activities into the executive regulations of the capital market law within the next two weeks.The new amendments…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Lebanese contribution to Arab theater to be highlighted at experimental theater festival

CAIRO: The 18th Cairo International Festival of Experimental Theater was officially launched on Wednesday by Minister of Culture Farouk Hosni and festival President Fawzy Fahmy Ahmed in a crowded press…

Daily News Egypt

A look through the camera lens

Mohamed Gabr takes us through the ins and outs of commercial photographyAfter tracking down the very busy Mohamed Gabr, I was able to catch him between shoots and he was…

Farah El Alfy

The trials of a photojournalist

Thomas Hartwell reflects upon the challenges for professional photographersThomas Hartwell says he's not on the front lines anymore - and he doesn't want to be. The veteran photojournalist, who has…

Daily News Egypt

Ten Arab states agree to establish regional water utilities network

CAIRO: Representatives from 10 Arab countries agreed on Wednesday on a common agenda for the future establishment of an Arab Water Utilities Network (AWUN). The project is developed jointly between…

Alexandra Sandels

Egypt's Ghibli raceway hosts Middle East Karting Cup

CAIRO: Although local motorsport is still taking baby steps, Egypt will have the honor of hosting the Middle East Karting Cup.Ghibli raceway, located in Sharm El-Sheikh, will co-host the championship…

Sarah El Sirgany