The Pakistan paradox
Islamabad - As Pakistan celebrates its 60th anniversary of independence this year, political turbulence and chronic problems such as low literacy and inadequate health services persist. But there is another…
Is Liquidity Enough?
Every week more liquidity is injected into the global banking system by the United States Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank. The average interest rate paid for overnight reserves…
Assuage Assad
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - The ideal way to achieve peace between Israel and its Arab neighbours is through a Madrid-like regional peace process based on the Arab League initiative (2002). The…
Egypt to participate in EU Brussels meeting
CAIRO: Egypt has sent a delegation to participate in the European Neighborhood Policy (ENP) meeting taking place in Brussels today in an effort to sound out participating member states on…
Don't turn into penguins
SHARM EL SHEIKH: Barely in her twenties, the representative of the European Youth Forum Lisa, is assertive, confident and knows her path in life. Her aim: to challenge the tendency…
Boro sign Shawky and agree fee for O'Neil
MIDDLESBROUGH: - Middlesbrough signed Egypt midfielder Mohamed Shawky from African champions Al Ahly for 650,000 English pounds on Friday. Shawky, 25, agreed a three-year contract after impressing manager Gareth Southgate…
Zaki banned for referee abuse
Zamalek striker Amr Zaki is banned for one league match plus a fine of LE 5,000 for verbal abuse of Mohamed Farouk the referee of Zamalek and Baladeya game that…