Technology transfer offices inaugurated at Egyptian universities
CAIRO: A technology transfer project designed to bridge the gap between research…
Israel navy halts Gaza-bound Jewish boat without violence
ASHDOD, Israel: Israeli naval forces on Tuesday intercepted a catamaran carrying nine…
The slave ethos and the African economy
DAKAR: The slump in prices for Africa’s natural resources, which led to…
Solidarity in a pluralist age
VIENNA: Solidarity is essential to democratic societies; otherwise, they fall apart. They…
Iran indicates Oman is seeking release of 2 US men
TEHRAN: Iran on Tuesday offered the first official indication that Oman is…
US envoy to Mideast as Abbas demands settlement halt
JERUSALEM: US envoy George Mitchell headed to the Middle East on Tuesday…
Nakheel plans $1.6 bln bond, part of debt plan
DUBAI: Property developer Nakheel plans to issue a 6 billion dirham ($1.63…
Western, Mideast airlines step up interest in Africa
PARIS: Western and Middle Eastern airlines are planning a pronounced push into…
Mother of Christian twins seeks Azhar fatwa
CAIRO: Kamelia Lotfy Gaballah, a mother of two 16-year-old twins — Andrew…
Fears grow over spread of radical Muslim movement in Bosnia
SARAJEVO: A recent deadly attack against a police station has raised fears…