Editorial: The emperor's new clothes
Is Egyptian democracy an oxymoron? Allow me to rephrase that: where does Egypt's ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) place the emphasis - on "national , "democratic , "party or on…
Saad El Din Ibrahim urges Europe to support democracy in the Arab world
CAIRO: Saad Eddin Ibrahim, democracy advocate and political sociology professor, called upon the European Union (EU) to support the spread of democracy in Egypt and in the Arab region at…
Egyptians blog the American Elections
CAIRO: In an effort to enhance global dialogue and online journalism in Egypt and the Arab World, the Kamal Adham Center for Journalism Training and Research at the American University…
18 arrested in latest Samalut clashes
CAIRO: Eighteen people were arrested for clashing with police forces in the town of Samalut as the fall-out from the death of the pregnant Mervat Abdel-Sattar continues.Those arrested were charged…
Ittihad plan Meteb bid
CAIRO: Saudi champions Ittihad Jeddah will be launching a bid to sign Emad Meteb on permanent bases, the player s agent said on Thursday.The Egyptian striker is on loan at…
Abdullah makes surprise comeback
CAIRO: Zamalek winger Mohamed Abdullah made a swift recovery from a knee cap injury to take part in the team s Thursday training session.After he was injured during Zamalek s…