An evening for blossoming talents
An acoustic guitarist and singer who writes lyrics about murdering her lover; a poet /businesswoman; and a band who ve never written any songs before. Along with a caricature artist,…
Hezbollah between awe and hostility
Hezbollah, one of the most important groups on the Lebanese and Middle Eastern political scene these days, is also one of the most enigmatic. This week, the first anniversary of…
Once mighty, Egypt is weak-kneed and without a clue
In the long history of Egyptian-Palestinian relations, and in particular the relationship between Egypt and Gaza, there has been nothing to rival the current crisis in Gaza for intensity and…
WITH A GRAIN OF SALT: The Great Wall of Israel
It is absolutely not true that the leaders of Israel want to turn it into a Jewish ghetto, isolated from its neighbors. What they strive for, as they've been hammering…
Youth Views: Islam in modern Europe: revivalism or alienation?
Washington, DC: A recent poll looking at the viewpoints of young Muslims in the United Kingdom shows some shocking results. According to this January 2007 poll conducted for UK think…
IDEA, IFES and Human Rights say democracy is a must
CAIRO: Elections are the largest and most extensive logistical exercise conducted during peacetime involving almost the entire adult population of a state or nation, stated Emad Yousef, Arab World Project…
Virginia Tech awards shooting victim Waleed Shaalan honorary degree
CAIRO: Virginia Tech University recognized on Thursday Waleed Shaalan, the 32-year-old Egyptian victim of the Virginia Tech shooting, by presenting him with an honorary degree.The event, which was reported by…
New wife of Bin Laden's son is not British, but an Arab Muslim
CAIRO: Omar Bin laden, the 27-year-old son of Al-Qaeda's Osama Bin Laden revealed the truth about the rumors surrounding his latest marriage to a British woman, in an interview with…
Fish farming is the way ahead for the industry
CAIRO: Fish farming is one of the few remaining options available for countries to counter the depletion in their natural stock, noted an expert.Dr Mostafa El Saed, of the Desert…