Egypt

May 28, 2013

Jamil Rateb is still kickin'
10:34 GMT

Hey, hey, hey simmer down the death rumors, peeps. Nearly ever week, some celebrity is rumored to be six feet under. This time it was Jamil Rateb’s name that was added to the collection of such false gossip.

Sherine can't wipe the smile off her face these days. We wonder why???
09:50 GMT

Who could it be? Who could it be? Egyptian superstar is likely in love again, but the identity of the mystery man is TBA.

May 27, 2013

The Egyptian government is facing criticism for failing to offer a plan to develop the transportation sector
13:48 GMT

The Egyptian Railways Authority signed a contract with an international company to install the most advanced system of communications and electric signals in the Cairo-Alexandria line.

John Kerry shakes hands with Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi
10:08 GMT

US Secretary of State John Kerry told Mohamed Morsi to adopt political and economic reforms if Egypt wants US and international aid.

'Da club is hoppin' (PHOTOGRAPHED BY: Amr Medhat)
09:26 GMT

El Fusion is 'da happenin' thing to attend in Cairo every Tuesday this summer, and it's started off with a strum and a bang.

Ballet comes to Beirut
09:15 GMT

Beirut Dance Project's classical ballet rendition of "Beauty and the Beast" helps children from disadvantaged families achieve their dream.

Egypt falls to 107th place in WEF's global competitiveness index
06:13 GMT

Uncertainties associated with Egypt's post-revolution transition adversely affect country's ranking in World Economic Forum (WEF)'s Global Competitive Index for 2012/13

May 26, 2013

Walid Tawfiq (right) has begun a war of words with Ragheb Alama (left) by not saying anything at all.
15:16 GMT

By refusing even to acknowledge Ragheb Alama's name, Walid Tawfiq has just opened a huge can of worms and rumors.

Egypt Stock Exchange
11:32 GMT

Egypt will refund taxes collected from Qatar National Bank's acquisition of National Societe Generale Bank to shareholders on Sunday, an official from a clearing company told Reuters on Saturday.

Mohamed Mounir mixes it up with contestants and judges on Arab Idol
08:56 GMT

"The King" himself gave a guest star performance on one of the region's fave talent shows "Arab Idol" in a night that judges, contestants and audience members alike won't soon forget.

Nour El Sherif wears a smile for the camera, but is getting run down
07:55 GMT

Egypt's legendary actor is burning the candle at both ends and is sleepless in Cairo as he works hard to ensure "Khalf Allah" is up and running come Ramadan.

Photo cred goes to Ahram Online's Facebook page
05:00 GMT

Witty, talented, and award-winning art is tossed on the walls of Cairo's Anthropologie Gallery right now. Czech out cartoonist Jiri Silva's fun display, commemorating writer Franz Kafka.

May 25, 2013

Egyptian actress Donia Samir Ghanem could be trying out her wedding gown as we speak.
07:47 GMT

Donia Samir Ghanem and her love are keeping the big day a secret, denying spreading rumors about the wedding date.

May 24, 2013

Hani Ramzi puts an end to his late night talk shows to focus on acting.
08:01 GMT

Hani Ramzi brought down the curtain on his popular talk show to focus on the shooting of his upcoming television drama.

May 23, 2013

An "Arabian Knight" is soon to come, but we're excited for Friday in Dubai with Tamer
13:00 GMT

Tamer Hosny we’ve missed you! After months across the sea workin' with Akon and Pitbull, the region’s hottest songster is back to business in the region with a Dubai concert this weekend.