Foreign minister lambastes imposition of democracy, war on terrorism and nuclear standoff
Associated PressUNITED NATIONS: Democracy and human rights are based on cultures and values of specific nations and cannot be imposed by military force, Egypt s foreign minister told the UN…
Gaza's border with Egypt reopens for two days, gun battle ensues
RAFAH: Unidentified gunmen exploded a small bomb near Palestinian police guarding European Union monitors at the Egypt-Gaza border Friday, just after the crossing opened for the first time in a…
Traditional Ramadan essentials
Create a festive atmosphere in your homeCAIRO: Gathering around the table with friends and family during iftar (breaking of the fast) is an essential part of Ramadan. But to further…
Insight Inside focuses on energy
Vortex Healing workshops targets mental energyCAIRO: Linda Noorlander has always known that she had a special gift. "Even as a child, I was able to sense energies that other people…
Sci-tech Scene: It's not just about the technology
Google are driving Internet adoption through language, price-point and keeping their ear to the groundNew media companies aren't just winning the hearts and minds of the people; they're also putting…
Style over substance at Zamalek's Coffee Bean
CAIRO: It is said that Cairo is a city of coffee shops. Of these, the overwhelming majority are familiar neighbourhood ahwas, complete with sawdust-strewn floors and old men sucking on…
World Bank slams MENA education system
CAIRO: Despite increased funding, education standards in the Middle East and North Africa get a failing grade and are falling behind those in other developing regions, according to a new…
Theater company uses experimental techniques to bring their messages home
CAIRO: The new Rooabet space at the Townhouse Gallery downtown was the venue earlier Tuesday night for a unique and arresting event staged by El-Warsha Theater Company. The evening was…
Present and Tense: Coffee beans
The Iranians finally came back with a contract. I had promised them a medium-size empire, lasting maybe two or three generations, and they loved the idea. I mentioned to the…
Peace Day in Cairo amid un-peaceful events
Politicians and officials from Egypt and beyond recognized International Peace Day at the Arab League Sep. 21, hosted by the U.S. Federation for Middle East Peace and the Young Men's…