In the wake of reports of a shortage of natural gas in Egypt, a report in the Egyptian daily Al Shaab said that the Egyptian government is seeking to buy back 1.5 billion cubic meters of natural gas that was … read more
Egypt’s top prosecutor on Monday ordered the detention of the deputy culture minister for four days in connection with the theft of a Vincent van Gogh painting, state media reported. Thieves made off with the canvas, known by the titles … read more
Egypt’s opposition movement, the Muslim Brotherhood, has launched its own Facebook-style social networking site. A senior member of the banned Islamist group says the aim is to spread awareness of moderate Islamic values. The Brotherhood’s version – Ikhwanbook – looks … read more
During the meeting of the Supreme Council of Energy which was held yesterday under Prime Minister Dr. Ahmed Nazif, the government discussed taking immediate measures to confront existing electricity crisis resulting from increased loads by 11 per cent as a … read more
He appears weak. No, he’s very strong. So goes a summer of speculation and chatter over the health of President Hosni Mubarak. The man who has ruled Egypt for nearly 30 years dominates the nation’s consciousness like a patriarch in … read more
Marks & Spencer has announced plans to enter Egypt’s retail market, and will open an outlet in Cairo’s Dandy Mega Mall later this year. The 2,600 sq m outlet will be opened through its franchise partnership with the Al Futtaim … read more
Egypt plans to set up a security control room to monitor all museums after the theft of a $55 million Vincent van Gogh painting in Cairo, Zahi Hawass, head of the country’s antiquities agency said today. Culture Minister Faruq Hosni … read more
Fifty-seven years ago Wednesday, Egyptians woke up to news on the radio announcing a revolution that had toppled the country’s monarchy overnight. The 1952 coup was led by a group of military officers — known as the Free Officers — … read more
Health Minister Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah will lead the Saudi delegation at an emergency meeting of the Arab health ministers in Cairo on Wednesday, the Ministry of Health announced here on Monday.The meeting will discuss the procedures and precautionary measures to … read more
Egypt has reported its first death from Swine Flu, with the country’s health ministry reporting that a 28-year-old woman returning from a pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia has died as a result of the H1N1 influenza virus.According to The … read more