Muslim Sisterhood holds first conference in 60 years
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: Muslim Brotherhood (MB) leaders at a conference on Saturday said that the group's main priority in the coming period is to establish a government that "refers…
Middle East Quartet discourages Gaza flotillas
NEW YORK: The Middle East diplomatic Quartet on Saturday discouraged new flotillas from sailing to Gaza to provide humanitarian aid, it said in a statement. "The Quartet recognizes that Israel…
National Council calls for constitution first, presents bill of constitutional principles
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: Egypt’s National Council officially announced its bill of constitutional principles on Saturday while calling for drafting a new constitution ahead of the legislative elections planned for…
Workers’ demos intensify during first half of 2011
By Safaa Abdoun CAIRO: During the first half of 2011, there have been 338 sit-ins, 158 strikes, 259 demonstrations and 161 protests by workers, all demanding better working conditions, according…
UNICEF, education ministry partner to activate role of student unions
By Safaa Abdoun CAIRO: “Student unions will play a central role in…providing opportunities for students’ personal development and promoting democracy, citizenship, positive values and life skills such as critical thinking,…
AUC professor Hassan Azzazy awarded National Excellence Prize
By Zainab Abou Elkhair CAIRO: The Academy of Scientific Research and Technology awarded professor Hassan Azzazy the National Excellence Prize in Advanced Technological Science. Azzazy, who is a professor and…
Clinton outlines road ahead for Arab democracy
VILNIUS: US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday that the rule of law, political parties and democratic institutions must emerge in the Arab world if it is to…
World Bank to insure FDI, support wastewater infrastructure in Egypt
CAIRO: The World Bank will provide a $1 billion loan to help bring back foreign direct investment (FDI) to Egypt and another $200 million to support the country’s second Integrated…
Concord’s funds among best performing during market plunge
CAIRO: Eight of Concord International Investments’ funds were ranked among the top 10 best performing equity funds in Egypt from December 2010 until July 2011. While the overall decline in…
Olympic sees Electrolux deal in 30 days
CAIRO: Egyptian appliance maker Olympic Group said on Sunday it was extending the timetable for completion of a takeover of the company by Sweden's Electrolux by 30 days. "On the…
