Iraq’s artists reflect pain, trauma of the war
Iraq's artists are using their work to try to process the turmoil since the 2003 US-led invasion, and what they are producing shows a profound anger over their country's traumas…
Two-headed serpent with a sting in the tail
Anyone who has flown above a large river, watching it twist and turn, shiny and smooth, will recognize the cliche of the snake as metaphor. Perhaps aptly in the case…
Japanese delights
Fairmont Heliopolis and Towers hosted a lavish event at its Japanese restaurant Haiku, which is celebrating its first anniversary, with the presence of Ito Toshiro, chairman of the Japanese Business…
Culinary success
Executive Chef Essam Sayed and the culinary team of Hurghada Marriott Red Sea Resort won the Egyptian Chefs Association (ECA) Culinary trophy 2010, after winning the first place in the…
Not in anyone’s possession
JERUSALEM: "Cain rose up against Abel his brother and killed him" (Genesis 4:8) This was the first of many murders in the Bible. The sages of the Talmud (record of…
The dollar and the dragon
CAMBRIDGE: For several years, American officials have pressed China to revalue its currency. They complain that the undervalued renminbi represents unfair competition, destroying American jobs, and contributing to the United…
Are Egyptians ready for equal rights regardless of religion?
CAIRO: Egyptians are tired of the problems that have persisted for decades: the corruption and bribery that paralyze the nation’s law enforcement and legal system; the perpetual poverty that 20…
Decoding Egypt: Mr. El-Baradei: Are you losing the momentum?
The return of Mohamed ElBaradei to Egypt and his readiness to challenge President Hosni Mubarak in the upcoming presidential elections was like throwing a pebble in the stagnant waters of…
Libya ship resumes course to Gaza; Israel, Egypt say it’ll dock in Al-Arish
JERUSALEM: A Libyan aid ship resumed its voyage on Wednesday after stalling overnight, with the organizers insisting it was on course for Gaza and defying calls by the Israeli navy…
Bank Muscat misses f/cast with Q2 profit rise
DUBAI: Bank Muscat, Oman's largest bank by market value, reported an 87 percent jump in second-quarter net profit helped by reduced credit losses and higher deposits but still fell short…
