CAIRO: One of the iconic images of Egypt's revolution was that of men and women standing together, united for positive change. But since then, women have struggled with sexual harassment and been side-lined in the political transition. Egyptian (...)
CAIRO: Egyptian Ambassador to the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah, Ashraf Akl, said that despite Egypt's recommendations, Hamas' refusal to renew the truce with Israel was a tactical mistake that gave Israel an excuse to launch the offensive on (...)
CAIRO: Egyptian garment maker and retailer Arafa Holding has bought a 35 percent stake in Italian textile firm Forall Confezioni S.p.A (Forall Group) for ?25.3 million ($34.07 million), Arafa said on Monday.
The agreement gives Arafa the right to (...)
Rap group IAM's 20th anniversary concert, held at the Giza Pyramids' Sound and Light Theater last Friday, along with their two-week Egypt tour has been filmed into a documentary. It is scheduled to be screened outside the competition at this year's (...)
For casual French music listeners, great singers like Serge Gainsbourg, Johnny Halliday, Edith Piaf and Charles Aznavour have always personified the spirit, romanticism and sophistication of French culture.
For younger French audiences though, (...)
In another cold, windy evening at the French Cultural Center's theater in Mounira, a large, enthusiastic audience cheered for the hypnotic music played by the French slam group Vibrion, who made their impressive Egyptian debut last Tuesday.
The (...)
CAIRO: A silent protest that was set to take place at the Journalists' Syndicate Sunday demanding an increase in journalists' salaries failed to send out a strong statement due to the low turnout.
Around 20 journalists gathered in front of the (...)
CAIRO: Approximately 50 journalists from the Egyptian Journalists' Syndicate chanted slogans of solidarity with Gaza on the syndicate steps Saturday, supporting Egypt's position on the opening of Rafah's border.
Security forces surrounded the (...)
CAIRO: A row has erupted between members of the Journalists Syndicate following the cheers against President Mubarak during last week s anti-Bush protests, reported the press.
During a recent four-hour session, clashes occurred between Chairman (...)
More than any other musical genre, classical music has been the most resistant to embracing technology, fearing that it might detract from the essence of one of the oldest forms of music.
Last Sunday, at the Cairo Opera House, Japanese duo (...)
Tucked away in one of Cairo's downtown streets lies one of the oldest family businesses in the country. Right on the corner of Abdel Khalek Sarwat Street is The Reader's Corner, the framing store where the Armenian Mikaelian brothers warmly greet (...)
CAIRO: Experts have their reservations about a controversial draft law that will allow rape victims to undergo abortions, expressing skepticism about the social benefit of such a law and fear of its abuse.
Member of Parliament Mohamed Khalil (...)
CAIRO: Al Giza police arrested black magician Layla Ahmed Hassan, also known as Om Gihan, Al Gomhuria newspaper reported Wednesday.
The 51-year-old Embaba sorceress made a living by claiming she had supernatural powers that could solve her (...)