World Bank: Palestinians will get poorer, despite massive aid, if roadblocks remain
JERUSALEM: The World Bank on Thursday endorsed a Palestinian reform plan that…
Pakistan democracy: forget the uniform, it's about the robe
President Musharraf finally took off his uniform last week, handing over command…
How to Worry
Since time immemorial, people have worried about the earth's future. We once…
Muslim commerce is ages old
It has become ever so fashionable to talk about Islam and commerce.…
Iodized salt reaches 70 percent of world households
UNITED NATIONS: Iodized salt now reaches 70 percent of world households -…
Diwan opens its doors in Heliopolis
Diwan Bookstore opened its Heliopolis branch to the public on Dec. 8,…
Art Dubai unveils collectors' circle program
In order to further contribute to the cultural development of the Middle…
Telecom Egypt partners with Alcatel-Lucent
CAIRO: Telecom Egypt (TE) awarded Alcatel-Lucent a contract for the assessment, reengineering,…
Bangladesh: Basket case or recipe for success?
Out in the ravaged fields, days after Cyclone Sidr hit Bangladesh, the…
Finding understanding in a teddy bear
The case of a teddy bear in a Khartoum classroom has become…