Wilhelm von Humboldt- unwavering idealist
The last weeks have seen many commemorations to mark the 250th anniversary of Wilhelm von Humboldt's birth. He is known as a philosopher and linguist, but he was also a lover…
G20 stage set for climate change showdown
The environment is expected to get unprecedented attention at the Group of 20 summit in Hamburg - as the resolve of 19 countries on climate change is put to the…
Flamingos are tough as hell
With their gangly legs, beady eyes and misshapen beaks, flamingos can come across as comical and wimpy but they're actually incredibly spunky.Most of us have probably seen flamingos in a…
China court freezes conglomerate Le Eco assets
Regarded as China's equivalent to Netflix, Le Eco's aggressive moves into sports broadcasting rights and autonomous cars have backfired. The court ruling came after legal action from China's Merchant Bank.Chinese…
“War of Shadow: The Dark Throne”: an opening gate to the beginning of creation
The novel is the first part of a fantasy trilogy that portrays the eternal battle between good and evil
Women grapple with Silicon Valley’s bro culture
Abuse towards women is rife in Silicon Valley's macho culture. Meanwhile just 7 per cent of cash goes directly towards women-led startups based in the main US IT hub. So,…
5 German traditions listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
Across the world, UNESCO's Cultural Heritage list not only aims to protect monuments and buildings, but also customs and traditions. The latter end up on the so-called Intangible Cultural Heritage…
Solving Donald Trump’s Mystery
Recently, as I picked up a book from my bookcase, I realised that one word in its title had the answer to a problem that had been bothering me for…
Volvo to go all electric, hybrid by 2019
The Swedish carmaker says it is ready to phase out the internal combustion engine and produce greener vehicles. The firm will manufacture only fully electric and hybrid models within two…
Cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data analytics key solutions for growth in coming period: Amr Talaat
The Egyptian market is promising and full of investment opportunities
