Eftekasat rock the Kasbah!
A trio of Egypt s most exciting jazz talents were showcased Friday night in the first concert of Geneina Theatre s April program. Ideally located at the foot of Al-Azhar…
Bush, back off Syria . try a little diplomacy
America, please stand up for Nancy Patricia D Alesandro Pelosi, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.Pelosi is not only the moral fiber of courage which the US sorely…
Sally Abd El-Moez
It has been clear lately that Washington has taken a new approach in dealing with the issues of the Middle East region. The Bush Administration that has long abandoned the…
The Orange Revolution could be turning into a lemon
Suddenly, Ukraine faces another stark choice: dismiss the government and Parliament and hold new elections, or see the country's independence surrendered bit by bit. There is renewed talk, too, of…
Private education and reform in Egypt and Morocco
On Jan. 22, Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif officially launched Nile University. Located in the high-tech development zone Smart Village, 20 kilometers northwest of Cairo, it is the first Egyptian…
Iran's leaders may have laughed too soon
"You know the thing about Iran, a European ambassador in Tehran once lamented to me. "It has such a rich culture, a grand history, wonderful people. The cuisine is sophisticated…
Committee assesses new measures for Iraqis in Egypt
CAIRO: New measures proposed by a committee meeting at the National Security Authority are under advisement concerning the status of Iraqis residing in Egypt, including prohibiting Iraqi investment in certain…
Sweet tooth + net cravings = Konafa online
CAIRO: One of Cairo's rather significant perks is its excessive catering to the lazy. In few other places in the world can dry-cleaning, five-star restaurants, and toothbrushes be delivered straight…
Interview with the Speaker of the Somali Parliament Sharif Hassan Sheikh Adan
Sharif Hassan Sheikh Adan was elected in 2004 as Speaker of the Somali Parliament and was allegedly removed from his post as speaker in early 2007, due to a conflict…
