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…
Global warming to slam world's poor, may unleash major species extinction
Agence France-PresseBRUSSELS: Climate change is set to inflict damage in every continent, hitting poor countries hardest and threatening nearly a third of the world s species with extinction, UN experts…
Cell phone helps catch murderer in record time
CAIRO: A cell phone solved a horrific crime mystery two hours after it had transpired in Obour City, reported the local Al Wafd daily. The killer had dragged his best…
Ruling in Al Jazeera documentary postponed
CAIRO: The Nozha Misdemeanour court postponed its final ruling in the case of Al Jazeera producer Howayda Taha till May 2, but a documentary which she had produced - and…