Egypt delays local elections, Islamists cry foul
CAIRO: Egyptian authorities have postponed local elections for two years in a move opposition Islamists said on Monday was designed to maintain the ruling party s monopoly over presidential nominations.The…
Egypt warns against clash of civilizations over cartoons
CAIRO: Egypt called Monday for urgent dialogue between the West and Muslim countries to avert a clash of civilizations over the world crisis about cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed."We are…
What the newspapers are saying
CAIRO: The continuously unfolding events regarding Egypt's ferry accident still dominate the headlines of national and independent newspapers. In response to the tragedy, the government promises a thorough investigation supervised…
The Arab world's love-hate relationship with St. Valentine
CAIRO: Whether you've chosen to run through the streets professing your joy, or lock yourself in a closet, Valentine's Day is once again upon us. Viewed by many as a…
Students at Al-Azhar University protest cartoons lampooning prophet
CAIRO: Thousands of Al-Azhar University students demonstrated Monday at their campuses in Cairo and the southern city of Assiut, denouncing the caricatures of Islam s prophet and warning that those…
BBC reaches out to Arab youth
CAIRO: "Your future . Who decides it? is a question on the minds of many Arab youths. While it is troublesome for youngsters, it is also an intriguing question for…
Credit where credit is due
CAIRO: At approximately 9:00 pm Friday night, Mohamed Aboutrika sent his penalty shot into the back of the net, bringing Egypt the African Cup of Nations title. Egyptian goalkeeper Essam…
One to remember
CAIRO: The 25th African Cup of Nations produced many memorable moments throughout three weeks of highly-competitive football, with Egypt winning the prestigious title for the fifth time and setting a…
Egypt frees last remaining Sudanese protestors
CAIRO: Egypt said Sunday it had freed the last 156 Sudanese who had been detained and threatened with expulsion after police brutally broke up a Cairo sit-in demanding resettlement. The…
The textile projection
CAIRO: Textiles, garments and cotton cultivation employ a substantial portion of the Egyptian labor force. These sectors have benefited substantially from the Qualified Industrial Zones (QIZ) protocol under which Egyptian…