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The Fox's Den

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:42:00 +0200

Fox Movies has been generating a buzz among viewers and advertisers across Egypt and the Middle East. The globally-renowned Fox International Channels (FIC) and Arab satellite network, Rotana Media Services (RMS) have teamed up to create Fox Movies, the second 24-hour movie channel in the Middle East that can also toot the FTA horn. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Writer instructed not to write about military matters without permission

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:16:00 +0200

The Military Prosecutor General decided to release journalist and writer Abd Al Khaliq Farouq on 8 July after two and a half hours of questioning. However, Farouq was instructed to not address any issues related to the military without permission from the concerned bodies. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Summit to debate soaring food, oil prices

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:04:00 +0200

Africa needs to urgently address the issues of soaring food and oil prices and take appropriate measures as they negatively impact on poor households, said African Union Commission Chairman Jean Ping. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Attempt to restrict satellite broadcasting, electronic media continues

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:53:00 +0200

Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) has spoken out against the efforts of the ministerial council of Arab information ministers, held in the headquarters of the Arab League from 20 - 21 June 2008, to further restrict satellite television broadcasting. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Egypt 'must give oil cash to poor'

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:20:00 +0200

Despite oil wealth, many Egyptians live in poverty. Now religious body issues edict. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Demystifying voice and data communications systems

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:31:00 +0200

Alcatel-Lucent is organising a customised workshop for media professionals in Egypt in order to enhance their understanding of the "how and why" of voice and data communications systems, networks and terminology and the impact of these technologies on business decisions and opportunities. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Egyptian court rules labour group must be recognised

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:26:00 +0200

Judges rule organisation's closure contrary to ‘reality and law' and Egyptian authorities should immediately remove all restrictions against a labour organisation and comply with a court order to legally recognise the workers' rights group, Human Rights Watch said today. Read full story... | Send to a friend

H&M to open in Cairo

Wed, 28 May 2008 14:28:00 +0200

H&M, Hennes & Mauritz, the international fashion retailer, will soon be available to eager followers of fashion in Cairo, Egypt. The store will open on June 5th 2008 in Cairo's exclusive Stars Center mall in the new Citystars development. The expansion of the trendy high street brand is a result of H&M's strategic partnership with M.H. Alshaya, one of the Middle East's leading retailers. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Africa's Olympic win

Mon, 26 May 2008 14:43:00 +0200

The African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) has concluded an agreement with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to acquire the free-to-air broadcast rights for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. The broadcast rights relate to 41 sub-Saharan territories excluding South Africa. Read full story... | Send to a friend

CNN Multichoice African Journalist 2008 finalists

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:04:00 +0200

Finalists in the prestigious CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2008 Competition were announced today, 15 May 2008, by Azubuike Ishiekwene, Chair of the independent judging panel. This year the competition, now in its 13th year, received a record 1912 entries from 44 countries throughout the African continent, including French- and Portuguese-speaking Africa. Read full story... | Send to a friend