Controversial border crossing may be Egypt initiative, says expert
CAIRO: The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) was to open the Israeli-run Kerem Shalom crossing Tuesday, July 10, a move that was fervently opposed by Hamas who reportedly threatened to open…
Training future IT professionals
CAIRO: Nearly 500 students graduated from the Information Technology Institute's (ITI) nine-month interactive training program on Monday. The program provides a select number of applicants technical and skills building training…
For sale: Banque Du Caire
CAIRO: In a major leap forward for its long-running banking reform agenda, the government announced that it will offer an 80 percent stake of the country s third largest public…
Photographer captures Palermo, his hometown
It's that time of the year again, and what better place to visit in summer than Palermo, the principal city of Sicily, without even having to leave the country. An…
Accountability is what the spies need
Here's an example of the kind of accountability the CIA needs in order to get out of the doldrums and become a truly effective intelligence service: It is 1985, and…
Obama's spark may be embracing his Muslim heritage
I was, and remain, a supporter of Republican Senator John McCain's presidential bid. During the difficult days of Saddam Hussein's dictatorship, McCain was a reliable advocate of human rights as…
Israel should accept a regional peace conference
Two dogmas have ruled Israeli policies for decades: "Always deal with only one Arab nation, avoid meeting together with all of them, and "Never allow for a permanent international peace…
Unesco denies its involvement with New 7 Wonders of the World campaign
CAIRO: Unesco recently released a statement confirming that their World Heritage Program is in no way related to the New 7 Wonders of the World campaign, despite being asked to…
Church takes action against addiction
CAIRO: Church goers and representatives of churches in different governorates around the country flocked to the St. Mark Center to attend a conference titled, "Tobacco, Bango and Hashish, Between Illusion…
DNA testing set to shape the future of Egyptology
CAIRO: Using DNA testing methods to discover the truth behind Hateshpsut s mummy was an exciting new experience for Egyptian DNA researchers.The Hateshpsut case was the first in Egypt, where…