Negotiations fail between EGAS and Shell over gas supply for next summer’s electricity
Sources revealed that EGAS negotiated with Shell and other companies to import between 500 and 750 million ft3of gas per day to cover the electricity power stations’ needs.
Cairo Symphony Orchestra honours Gamal AbdelRehim
The Cairo Opera House pays tribute to the composer’s musical legacy
Winter storms
In Alexandria the relentless winds and rain resulted in a very high tide and drove one boat onto the rocks lining the famous Corniche.
Piracy in West Africa: A bumpy road to maritime security
Increase in maritime piracy in particularly West Africa is having a severe impact on countries in the region that are losing lives, property and revenues. Experts believe the situation could…
Does the constitution matter?
By Dr Mohamed Fouad As the 50-member committee completed their work on the new constitution for Egypt – the second in less than two years, the document was met with…
Netanyahu’s true colours
By Dr. Cesar Chelala As 91 world leaders gathered in Soweto to pay homage to Nelson Mandela there was one notable absence: Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu cited the high cost of his presence…
Gaza’s women have karate moves
By Omar Al-Ghraieb Women of different ages, sizes, social classes and backgrounds can be found at Gaza’s Karate Sports Club dressed in the classic white karate uniforms (known as Karategi…
Activists call for protests in memory of 2011 ‘cabinet clashes’
Victims' lawyer calls for “unveiling” results of cabinet fact-finding committee
