Peace imposes change on both Israelis and Palestinians
The kidnappings in Gaza and Lebanon that led to Israel's war against Hezbollah last July have unveiled a seismic shift in the region, a situation made possible by the war…
Resolving the Middle East's crises needs integrated efforts
The distinct layers of Middle East conflict - Israel-Arab, the future of the Lebanese state, the disintegration of Iraq, the Iranian nuclear program as well as the burden of socio-economic…
Comics: The darker side
The first thing that pops in many people's heads the minute you say comic books is "Archie and the Gang . True, the characters are simply lovable, but this comic…
Holy Kapow, Batman, the 99 superheroes are here!
For an average comic book reader in the Arab world, the term Superhero has always been synonymous with classic American action idols like Superman, Batman, Spider-Man - you get the…
Nineteenth century European photography shaped global view of Egypt
Many Egyptians often joke heartily that when running into people in North America or Europe they are asked if they own a pyramid or if they ride camels to work.While…
Brain candy: German artist fuses science and art in new work
CAIRO: The brain is the home of thoughts, the origin of images and the arbiter of emotions.So when German artist Helga Griffiths set about creating a piece for the 10th…
Study shows public distrust of private sector
SME owners complain of "poor servicesCAIRO: More than 70 percent of public sector employees view the private sector as non-trustworthy, predatory and a beneficiary of government favoritism, while the same…
Arab investor offers to purchase 35 percent of Suez Steel
The Suez Steel Company is in the process of a final agreement on a capital increase to the limits of its authorized capital of LE 600 million. The company's chairman…
Intel to spend $1 billion to develop tech-education
Part of plan to bring developing world up to speedOSSEEM, Egypt: On a brisk morning earlier this week, Craig Barrett, chairman of Intel Corporation, stood on a small stage dressed…
Civil society cautious over NDP plans for constitutional reform
CAIRO: The National Democratic Party's policy secretariat is in the process of finalizing the party's vision of the constitutional amendments, which would be presented to President Hosni Mubarak and consequently…
