Stranded in limbo
A week prior to the August 8 premier of Fish Eye at the American University in Cairo, a number of publications plastered their entertainment/arts pages with the Alexandria International Film…
Om Kalthoum Museum: a small tribute to a legendary Arab singer
Wearing a long, beaded gown, donning dark glasses and holding a scarf in her hand, Om Kalthoum used to mesmerize audiences for hours with a voice so strong she hardly…
Lebanon, a lesson in conflict management?
ATLANTA, Georgia: With a population of four million divided amongst 18 religious sects, it is surprising that the Lebanese political system has managed to survive this long. Now, this already…
The Korean hostage crisis and its wider ramifications
It is not surprising that a number of Muslim governments and civil society organizations have condemned the abduction of South Korean nationals by the Taliban in Afghanistan on 19 July…
Iraq's humanitarian crisis
One of the world's largest and fastest-growing humanitarian crises is also among the least-known: Iraq. More than four million people, one out of every seven Iraqis, have fled their homes…
Sheep-shearing could contribute to national wealth, say experts
CAIRO: Sheep-shearing is becoming the target of desert animal experts who say that the process has not been systematic enough to make fleecing contribute to national wealth derived from animals.…
Christian convert says he'll stay the course, despite threats
CAIRO: "I don't want people to get the impression that I'm backing down. I plan to go on with the case, 25-year-old Muslim convert to Christianity Mohamed Higazy told Daily…
Egypt and China strengthen petroleum-related cooperation
CAIRO: Egypt has stepped up its cooperation efforts with China in the petrochemicals and refining fields, the Ministry of Petroleum announced.Minister of Petroleum Sameh Fahmy held talks with a Chinese…
Landmine committee begins program to de-mine North Coast
CAIRO: Minister of International Cooperation Fayza Aboul-Naga launched Wednesday the Executive Committee for Landmine Removal and the Development of the North-West Coast in conjunction with the UNDP and representatives from…
The world of professional sheep shearers
Egyptian sheep-shearers have been handed down the profession by fathers and grandfathers. They have earned a reputation for being the most skilful in the region. Some of them travel as…