EFG-Hermes receives online trading licence

CAIRO: EFG-Hermes announced yesterday that it has received approval from Egypt s Central Monitory Authority to launch and operate its online trading in Egypt.Since launching online trading in the UAE…

Agencies

Jordanian Group to build $2 billion resort in Sahl Hasheesh

CAIRO: Jordanian-based Shaheen Group unveiled plans Wednesday to construct a $2 billion (LE 11.5 billion) resort in Sahl Hasheesh near Hurghada on the Red Sea. Construction on the project, aimed…

Ahmed A. Namatalla

Diwan Book Chart

1) The Dreams by Naguib Mahfouz for L.E. 70AUC PressNaguib Mahfouz977424866x2) 7 Habits of Highly effective people by Stephen R. Covey for L.E. 89 Simon and Schuster14165024913) Muhammad a biography…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

"Development Corridor" under study by the government

1,200 km highway has potential to boost economy but cost worrisomeCAIRO: A five-member ministerial committee began work this month to study the feasibility of constructing a 1,200 km North-South highway…

Ahmed A. Namatalla

Telecoms interest pushes up Egyptian stocks

CAIRO: The two main Egyptian share indexes rose at least 1 percent on Wednesday on continuing interest in telecommunications after the Telecom Egypt offer to raise its stake in Vodafone…

Reuters

Israeli agency head accuses Egypt of turning blind eye over Gaza border

JERUSALEM: The head of Israel s Shin Beth security agency accused Egypt on Wednesday of failing to stop arms smuggling into the Gaza Strip and called on the Egyptians to…

AFP
AFP

Egypt demands Hamas release Israeli soldier

CAIRO: Egypt has demanded that Hamas immediately release a captured Israeli soldier to avoid a worsening crisis in the violence-battered Gaza Strip, Palestinian officials and Arab diplomats said.The Egyptian demand…

Agencies

Talaat El-Sadat: Chip of the old block

Outspoken government critic to run for top parliamentary positionCAIRO: In a brazen move by any independent or opposition politician, controversial Member of Parliament (MP) Talaat El-Sadat announced Wednesday that he…

Pakinam Amer

Nassiri aims to change the world one chorus at a time

Pyramids to act as backdrop during filming of international music video clipCAIRO: International singer, composer and peace advocate Fred Nassiri announced earlier this week that he will kick off his…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Trust in me

The NDP just wants you to love them. ReallyI think people should give the National Democratic Party a break.Really, it's unfair the way that party's been treated. Its members can't…

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