Funneling the power of individual blogs
In a very short time period, Arab bloggers have proven their ability…
From Egypt to Benin, Eid has many colorful faces
CAIRO: Although Eid Al Adha is an Islamic tradition, celebrated for over…
Bedouin, scorpions and the dingly-dangly thing
Frankly, being a young Bedouin (especially if you are male) is a…
Months after mummy claim, DNA science still lags
CAIRO: Months after Egypt boldly announced that archaeologists had identified a mummy…
The sport of cooking: Amr Helmy Design's competition kicks off
Tarragon, paprika, basil, garlic. These are just a few of the spices…
Showdown in Bali
This month's international meeting in Bali will set a framework that will…
The banality of monarchic nostalgia
Televised historical dramas are often successful, yet critics are almost always astounded…
'Tis the season to be jolly
In a packed house at the Opera House last Sunday, acclaimed Egyptian…
Al-Qaeda invites journalists to send questions to Al-Zawahri
CAIRO: Al-Qaeda has invited journalists to send questions to its No. 2…
Americans glimpse the "real" Iran
In October 2007, we were part of a Muslim American delegation of…