Ramadan
Meat prices and demand high as Ramadan approaches
Environment
July 8, 2012
Meat prices and demand high as Ramadan approaches
Two weeks away, the holy breezes of Ramadan already pervade Egypt’s polluted air. But, just as Ramadan lanterns light up,…
Sunday’s papers: A little more Shater with your Morsy?
Egypt
July 8, 2012
Sunday’s papers: A little more Shater with your Morsy?
President Mohamed Morsy can’t seem to shake Muslim Brotherhood Shura Council deputy Khairat el-Shater out of his beard, as the…
Pro-Mubarak Facebook page launches ‘Mubarak, the good’ charity campaign
Egypt
July 5, 2012
Pro-Mubarak Facebook page launches ‘Mubarak, the good’ charity campaign
The Facebook page “I am Sorry, Mr. President” announced Thursday that it would launch a charity campaign during Ramadan called…
In pictures: Armed forces distribute Ramadan bags in Daqahlia
Egypt
July 2, 2012
In pictures: Armed forces distribute Ramadan bags in Daqahlia
The armed forces on Saturday started distributing bags of food for the needy at Belqas Sporting Club in Daqahlia Governorate,…
Govt to accept US$1 bln loan from Islamic Development Bank
Business
June 28, 2012
Govt to accept US$1 bln loan from Islamic Development Bank
Planning and International Cooperation Minister Fayza Abouelnaga said a US$1 billion loan from the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation, which…
Telecom Egypt Q3 net profit drops 21 pct
Business
November 14, 2011
Telecom Egypt Q3 net profit drops 21 pct
Land-line monopoly Telecom Egypt posted a 21 percent drop in third-quarter net profit on Monday as it continues to suffer…
Fasting with diabetes: Making it through another year
Health & Fitness
September 11, 2011
Fasting with diabetes: Making it through another year
Ramadan has come and gone. The long, summer days caused a great deal of apprehension for many about their ability…
Private security demand rose 50% during Ramadan
Egypt
September 2, 2011
Private security demand rose 50% during Ramadan
The demand for private security guards increased by 50 percent during Ramadan, due to increased instances of people breaking into…
A day of Eid and freedom, despite economic hardships
Life & Style
September 1, 2011
A day of Eid and freedom, despite economic hardships
Kids have taken over the streets of Cairo, proudly exhibiting their brand new shiny and colorful clothes. Fireworks resound across…