Balancing Israel's barrier with the Palestinians' fabric of life
The idea of a separation barrier between Israel and the Palestinians, including a "separation fence, was first broached during the premiership of Yitzhak Rabin and again under Prime Ministers Benjamin…
Grand Bargain or Great Gabfest?
It is not a coincidence that serious political talks are taking place simultaneously these days between top Lebanese political foes, Saudi Arabia and Iran, the United States and each of…
First Ladies and top officials address illiteracy in the region
DOHA: The need for innovation in tackling the problem of high illiteracy in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region, with a special focus on reducing the gap between…
Australia's Muslims plan to launch political party to fight 'Islamophobia'
SYDNEY: Australia s Muslims on Monday announced plans to form a political party to fight what they call growing Islamophobia spawned by the so-called war on terror. The move came…
Vingada relieved at morale-boosting win
CAIRO: Egypt Olympic team coach Eduardo Vingada was delighted after his side crushed Ethiopia 4-0 and secured passage to the African Games, two weeks before their anticipating clash against Ivory…
Egypt reaches African Olympic Games
CAIRO: Egypt reached the African Olympic Games after thrashing Ethiopia 4-0 at home on Sunday to advance with a 4-2 aggregate victory.The Pharaohs came on with all guns blazing in…
Tutankhamun exhibition to come to London
LONDON: Treasures from the tomb of teenage Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun will be at the heart of a huge exhibition which opens in London on November 15, organizers said Monday.Some 130…
Egypt detains four Russian women on Israel border
CAIRO: Egyptian police detained four Russian women on the Israeli border Monday who said they were attempting to cross to find work in nightclubs in the Jewish state, a security…
OT says 2006 net income up 8 percent
CAIRO: Orascom Telecom, one of the biggest telecom firms in the Middle East, reported an 8 percent rise in its 2006 net income on Sunday to $719 million.The firm said…
Positive stance on Orascom
CAIRO: Credit Suisse and Citigroup kept their outperform and buy ratings on Orascom Telecom Holding respectively, following the company s 2006 results. Superior EBITDA and earnings growth potential, steady return…