Orascom Telecom says can contest Algeria tax claim
The Algerian government's $230 million back-tax claim against Egypt's Orascom Telecom is…
Sawiris loses Wind Hellas as bondholders take over
LONDON: Naguib Sawiris, the Egyptian tycoon trying to sell assets to Russian…
Iraq’s Maliki visits Iran as premiership rival cries foul
TEHRAN: Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki visited Tehran on Monday to garner…
African football boss released from hospital
CAIRO: African Football Confederation president Issa Hayatou was released from hospital on…
Islamic finance faces political hurdles in US
DUBAI: From Australia to Britain and even France, which recently banned the…
Vimpelcom investor questions Sawiris’ terms
Vimpelcom, Russia's second-largest mobile phone operator, may need to reassess the price…
ArcelorMittal eyeing Egypt partnership: paper
ArcelorMittal, the world's No. 1 steelmaker, has approached Egyptian Iron and Steel…
Oman banks see Q3 profit rise
DUBAI: Two of Oman's biggest banks posted a rise in third-quarter earnings…
Egypt skipper hopes to play until 40
CAIRO: Egypt skipper Ahmed Hassan, who is nursing a serious knee injury,…
Egypt needs to speed up attracting private investment
CAIRO: Boasting resilient economic growth in the global downturn, Egypt has been…