Piraeus to launch new brokerage firm in CASE
CAIRO: Piraeus Bank in Egypt has approved a proposal to set up a new brokerage firm in the Cairo & Alexandria Stock Exchanges with a total capital of LE 5…
Making nightlife sparkle
CAIRO: In Egypt, entertainment is sometimes in short supply, with many complaining that there is simply not enough activity taking place. That was the case until last December, when the…
World pressure exerted upon Egypt to clear old mines from past wars
CAIRO: Two landmines south of the resort town of Dahab exploded, killing three Egyptians and severely wounding two others, amid warnings from local and international human rights groups concerning Egypt's…
Reformers say new judiciary law doesn't go far enough
Associated PressCAIRO: Parliament approved changes in judiciary laws, meeting some key demands of Egypt s pro-democracy movement though reformers said Tuesday it did not go far enough to guarantee judges…
Second round wrap-up: Football super powers dominate the scene
Traditional powerhouses fill up the ranks of the quarterfinals CAIRO: An intense level of world-class football was exhibited throughout the round of 16 at the World Cup 2006, where traditional…
MSA's 10th anniversary
ŠΘ###The event, held at the MSA Sixth of October campus, was attended by more than 1,000 people including Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa, seen here with his spouse and…
Inner Wheel celebrates successful year
ŠΘ###The Inner Wheel members honored Samia Aboul Fotouh, President of Inner Wheel Club in Egypt and Jordan, above, Mrs Ahmed Nazif, Mona and Samia Aboul Fotouh##Many businesswomen, Inner Wheel members,…
Eclectic mix of referees comes with eccentricities
BERLIN: Their ranks include a tax inspector, a tire salesman, even an airline pilot. Then they step on the soccer field and become referees.Conventional wisdom holds that the best referees…
Egyptian women flock to hear female preachers
ReutersCAIRO: Women of all ages pour into a fluorescent-lit mosque hall hours before Sherine Gouda El-Sahhar is due to deliver her weekly sermon, seeking a seat near the front so…
Bourse lower and listless without news
CAIRO: Egypt s bourse nudged lower on Tuesday in the absence of company news to stimulate investors who were awaiting earnings results and the result of bidding for Egypt s…