Ahmed al-Rayan
‘Al-Rayan’: a biopic challenged by historical fallacies
Art news
August 14, 2011
‘Al-Rayan’: a biopic challenged by historical fallacies
One of the massive economic changes in 1980s Egypt was the rise of pyramid schemes. Presented as highly rewarding (offering…
Al-Rayan granted extension on payment of LE900,000
Business
August 15, 2010
Al-Rayan granted extension on payment of LE900,000
Jailed businessman Ahmed el-Rayan was granted a grace period until Tuesday in order to pay back LE900,000, which he is…
1980s-era scammer released after 21 years in jail
Egypt
August 10, 2010
1980s-era scammer released after 21 years in jail
Ahmed al-Rayan, mastermind of a notorious pyramid scheme that cost thousands of Egyptians their life's savings in the 1980s