Counting the fractions of low-brow comedies
Dumb fun is the common denominator for Eid movie releasesThere is a saying about Egyptian movies released during the Eid al-Fitr holidays. Or, if not, there should be: They are…
Chef Osama to cook in live interactive sessions with the public
Popular chef reflects on his successful career and future plansCAIRO: Chef Osama is a name many Arab housewives recognize instantly. His live daily shows Ma Osama Atyab (It s More…
Hundreds of thousands of Iraqis did not win, Mr. President
In 2002, I addressed a television audience somewhere in North America and explained that the American adventure in Iraq was doomed to failure. Of course, this was not a welcome…
The scandal of Gaza
Israel has killed 2,300 Gazans over the past six years, including 300 in the four months since Corporal Gilad Shalit was captured in a cross-border raid by Palestinian fighters on…
Saudi Arabia: Local Councils Struggling to Produce Results
The local councils of Saudi Arabia elected in spring 2005, still in their formative stages, have yet to make their mark on municipal decision-making. They are caught between the promises…
Khan El-Khalili stores backed by the 'mighty dollar'
Chief of US foreign assistance program sees results of small business loansCAIRO: The chief of America s foreign assistance program got a firsthand look Saturday at the results of US-backed…
Conference discusses development of scientific innovation to solve Africa's problems
100 scientists, 22 policymakers meet under AU auspices to debate solutions in AlexandriaCAIRO: More than 120 African scientists and politicians met in Alexandria over the weekend under the sponsorship of…
In spite of disappearing traditions, you can't miss Eid in Cairo
More people buying kahk than making it, but holiday spirit in the airCAIRO: Egyptians love to celebrate and Eid Al-Fitr is no exception. While some of the delightful customs long…
Suez crisis marked first ever UN deployment
CAIRO: Fifty years ago, the UN s first peacekeeping force was deployed in Egypt in a bid to end the Suez crisis that erupted when Britain, France and Israel launched…
Egypt shares rise, Orascom up on Algeria optimism
CAIRO: Egyptian shares jumped on Sunday, with Orascom Telecom climbing more than 4 percent following an announcement it was raising its stake in its Algerian subsidiary, dealers said.They said retail…
