No drastic, immediate change in Egypt’s foreign relations, say analysts
Egypt’s foreign relations, particularly with the US and Israel, came into question after the ouster of president Hosni Mubarak, considered an ally of the West. Analysts, however, speculate that there…
Religious discourse: Moving towards modernity
By Mai Shams El-Din CAIRO: The unprecedented momentum created by the January 25 Revolution has led to a pressing need to find new realities in Egypt that suit the spirit of…
NGOs say change will be gradual
By Marwa Al-A'asar Over eight weeks after former president Hosni Mubarak stepped down, the laws governing some 26,000 civil society organizations operating in Egypt are still being fiercely debated. Civil…
Experts keep a close eye on human rights post-Mubarak
Rights experts say they are observing the state of human rights in a post-Mubarak Egypt closely, and agree that for any improvement to occur, a set of laws needs to…
‘Revolution tourism’ can only go so far for Egypt
By Amira Salah-Ahmed CAIRO: Forget the reflex reaction that is “revolution tourism,” labeled and glorified over the past weeks as the cure for Egypt’s ailing industry. At best it can be…
Towards cleaner, safer housing
By Amr Ramadan CAIRO: For the past year, Egypt’s real estate sector has faced numerous challenges, including land disputes and corruption charges, that’s beside a longstanding bureaucratic investment climate. Not too…
The future of banking roles and regulations
By Sarah Daoud CAIRO: “The Central Bank has a responsibility and the banking sector has a role, both need to discuss and figure out how to move forward and make progress,”…
Egyptian art at a crossroads
By Heba Elkayal CAIRO: In the wake of the January 25 Revolution, the question of the future of fine arts in Egypt is the concern of an anxious minority involved in…
The unwritten future of Egypt’s culture scene
By Joseph Fahim CAIRO: A few days after former president Hosni Mubarak stepped down, a number of local publications invited some artists to discuss their thoughts about the future of culture…
Hamas figure hopes for new Gaza policy from Egypt
CAIRO: A leading Hamas figure says he hopes Egypt's new rulers will have a different policy toward Gaza and permanently reopen a key border crossing. The remark comes as a…