Sphinx nabs prime spot to watch over Friday concert
Preparations are under way for another concert at the foot of the Sphinx. With the Great Pyramids in the background, the stage has attracted international artists like Sting, Julio Iglesias,…
Democracy can make democrats
The main question that lies in the debate about Islamic parties and democracy in Indonesia is whether Islamic parties, with their seemingly minimal commitment to democracy, can contribute to the…
Determination and sensitivity
Determination and sensitivity was the prevailing slogan in Israel during implementation of the disengagement plan in August 2005. It expressed the attitude demanded of Israel s security forces toward removal…
The Lebanon War One Year Later
It is now almost one year since the European Union committed to stabilize Lebanon following last summer's war. With its decision to send thousands of soldiers to Lebanon to implement…
Store grains, dried fruit properly to prevent parasite outbreaks
CAIRO: In preparation for the holy month of Ramadan is people are stocking up on beans, lentils and other types of grains usually used to break the fast or for…
Slovenia welcomes Egypt's diplomatic mission upgrade in Ljubljana
CAIRO: Slovenia welcomed Wednesday Egypt s decision to upgrade its diplomatic representation in its capital, Ljubljana, to the level of ambassador extraordinaire. We are more than satisfied with the good…
Swedish Muslims cancel demonstration against Prophet Mohamed cartoon
STOCKHOLM: Swedish Muslims said Wednesday they had called off a demonstration planned for Friday against a newspaper cartoon depicting Prophet Mohamed (PBUH) as a dog following talks with the prime…
Accused Egyptian man denies raping children in Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY: An Egyptian man accused of raping up to 20 children in Kuwait denied all charges in court Tuesday telling the judge he had confessed under torture. Jihad Al-Saadi,…
FDI moves beyond traditional sectors
CAIRO: With foreign direct investments (FDI) surging to $11.1 billion during the fiscal year 2006/07 - up 81.7 percent from the previous year - the country must be doing something…
Egypt wary of 'missed opportunity' at Mideast conference
ALEXANDRIA: President Hosni Mubarak met a string of foreign dignitaries and diplomats on Tuesday in a bid to avert what he called "another lost opportunity at a US-sponsored Mideast peace…