A way forward to help the Palestinians
More than a year has passed since the European Union suspended its direct budget support to the Palestinian Authority (PA) in response to the formation of the Hamas-led government. Although…
Acknowledgement of historical peacemaking
WASHINGTON: At the present time, there is a fundamental perceptual difference between the so-called peace camps among Israelis and Palestinians, on the one hand, and, on the other, those who…
Delhi residents suffer from power cuts as monsoon approaches
NEW DELHI, India: Unlike the Indian cricket team that at least looks stronger on paper but fails to deliver, New Delhi's local power generating units are neither strong on paper…
Falling trees: Last week's sandstorm told all of the need to maintain these essential beauties
CAIRO: It might sound like a harsh reality but we have to accept it as the bitter truth: the old inspiring green trees can sometimes turn into real-life killers. Yes,…
AUC students discuss creative initiative for the Middle East
The American University in Cairo's (AUC) Office of Student Development and Writing program held its two day annual undergraduate research conference. Celebrating its third year, AUC faculty members chose 50…
Eni to invest $12 bln in Egypt over 5 years
Italian oil company Eni intends to invest $12 billion in natural gas operations in Egypt over the next five years, the Egyptian Ministry of Oil said in a statement on…