Prominent radio figure, Arab nationalist Ahmed Said dies at 93
Said was one of media ‘godfathers’ who introduced Arab nationalism ideology to radio in Egypt
Saudi Arabia issues first drivers’ licenses to women
Ban to be lifted on 24 June
‘Mawa’ed Al-Rahman’: Sharing food with strangers
One of the most eye-catching sights in Ramadan are “Mawa’ed Al-Rahman”, which literally translates to Tables of the Merciful (God). Passing through almost every neighbourhood in Egypt, by the…
Students narrate ongoing thanaweya amma exams ‘nightmare’
This year’s exams season started on Sunday, expected to end in July
Tennis match-fixing: 13 detained in Brussels area
Belgian authorities have detained 13 people in and around Brussels in an investigation targeting alleged match-fixing in professional tennis. Investigations are underway across Europe and in the United States.Police in…
Ramadan in Malaysia
Malaysia is filled with people of many races and several religions, including Muslim Malaysians, and Muslim and non-Muslim Chinese and Indians. These different races and religions all live in peace…
Thai report: Buddhist monk seeks asylum in Germany
Thai media claim a senior Buddhist monk has fled to Germany and applied at Frankfurt Airport for asylum. Thai police visiting Germany to seek his return are said to want…
Khaled Youssef named CEO of Peugeot Egypt
The Al-Mansour-Scoop alliance, the agents of the French Peugeot brand in Egypt, have announced the appointment of Khalid Youssef as CEO of Peugeot Egypt starting from 1 July. Youssef has…
BYD to release new S5 after Eid Al-Fitr
Al-Amal Company for Foreign Trade, the Egyptian agent of the Chinese carmaker BYD, announced it will officially launch the new S5 in the Egyptian market after the Eid Al-Fitr holiday.…
EBAM seeks to acquire new pickups, minivans agency in Egypt
Company will release new competitively priced Zemex Star microbus in local market