Ramadan
Jerusalem police ban ‘Hamas-funded’ iftar meal
World
July 29, 2012
Jerusalem police ban ‘Hamas-funded’ iftar meal
Israeli police barred a traditional iftar meal for breaking the Ramadan fast which was to take place at an east…
Political party calls on people to refrain from paying power, garbage bills
Egypt
July 26, 2012
Political party calls on people to refrain from paying power, garbage bills
The Socialist Popular Alliance Party announced a campaign dubbed "We will not pay" on Thursday. It will urge people not…
Tourism Ministry on high alert for Umra season
Egypt
July 23, 2012
Tourism Ministry on high alert for Umra season
The Tourism Ministry has gone on high alert as the Umra pilgrimage season begins this Ramadan. The ministry will hold…
EgyptAir increases flights to Jeddah for Umra
Egypt
July 23, 2012
EgyptAir increases flights to Jeddah for Umra
EgyptAir has decided to increase Umra flights to Jeddah during the first days of Ramadan in order to meet…
457 prisoners tried in military courts released after Morsy pardon
Egypt
July 23, 2012
457 prisoners tried in military courts released after Morsy pardon
Hundreds of prisoners were released Monday as part of President Mohamed Morsy’s pardon for civilians who had been tried before…
Alcohol banned for Egyptians on religious occasions other than Ramadan
Egypt
July 22, 2012
Alcohol banned for Egyptians on religious occasions other than Ramadan
Tourism Minister Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour Tourism has modified the rules for tourist facilities, such as restaurants, nightclubs and hotels,…
Rolling blackouts policy sparks anger across Egypt
Egypt
July 22, 2012
Rolling blackouts policy sparks anger across Egypt
Power cuts continued across Egypt despite promises by officials from the electricity and energy ministries that the crisis will gradually…
An up-market Ramadan evening guide
Life & Style
July 22, 2012
An up-market Ramadan evening guide
The holy fasting month is here. It’s time to welcome Ramadan nights in stylish lounges featuring lavish menus from a…
Ramadan consumer frenzy curtailed by anxious retailers and unsure consumers
Business
July 21, 2012
Ramadan consumer frenzy curtailed by anxious retailers and unsure consumers
Soheir Salem, a housewife and mother of four, walked out to the markets last Friday looking to buy her…