Creating a peace park in the Golan Heights
JERUSALEM: It is said that good ideas do not die but wait till their time has come. When I read recently in the press that the American Government, or more…
Allow Obama to lead the peace process
NEW YORK: President Obama is heroically facing domestic and international challenges on many fronts. One international issue, which is of high priority for the president, is promoting lasting security for…
NCCM puts Cairo street children at 5,500, says other numbers exaggerated
CAIRO: A government-sponsored project has put the number of street children in Cairo at 5,500 and voiced concerns that certain NGOs are inflating the figures in order to get more…
For some Egyptians, marriage offices are the only option
CAIRO: After her first marriage ended, Hala, 35, decided to resort to alternative means of finding a compatible partner - marriage offices. Much to her family's discontent, Hala applied to…
Saudi limits pilgrims to prevent swine flu spread
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will require the millions of pilgrims who flock to the kingdom to provide a health certificate showing that they do not have a chronic disease, as part…
Real estate tax collectors protest inclusion in govt syndicate
CAIRO: Real estate tax collectors vowed to continue the protest they started on Thursday until the Ministry of Finance retracts its decision to include them under the Banks' Syndicate. Last…
Sayoud hopes to play alongside Treika
CAIRO: Algerian playmaker Amir Sayoud is hoping Ahly can adopt a strategy that makes room for him along with star Mohamed Abou-Trika.The 20-year-old, who joined the Egyptian champions in the…
Abdul-Fadil out of opener
CAIRO: Newly-signed defender Sherif AbdEl-Fadil will not be able to make his Ahly debut in their Egyptian Premier League opener against Ghazl Mahalla on Thursday.The center-back, who joined Ahly from…