'I have never discussed succession with my son,' says Mubarak
CAIRO: President Hosni Mubarak said in a television interview that he never discussed the issue of succession with his son Gamal but stopped short of refuting that he would succeed…
QUEST MEANS BUSINESS: On becoming a Smug Share Bore
You can spot them at cocktail parties. You can spot them on the golf course. You can spot them at restaurants around the globe. Standing, holding court to all who…
IN DEPTH: Egypt eyes investments in Iraq
CAIRO: Minister of Investment Mahmoud Mohieldin led an 80-member delegation of mostly businessmen last week to explore potential investment opportunities in another country. This is pretty routine for ministry officials…
Analysts mixed on Ezz Al-Dekheila results
CAIRO: Ezz Al-Dekheila Steel reported its earnings this week, signaling a marked decline from its second quarter earnings a year ago and a small decline from first quarter 2009 revenue.Ezz…
Indian artist says 'threatened' over Hindu god portraits
An Indian artist said Tuesday that he had faced intimidation from hardline Hindu nationalists for depicting a popular god in unusual poses, including as an Oscar statuette. I have been…
An amateurish exploration of the self
The Townhouse Gallery is known for the innumerable workshops and activities it provides aspiring young artists who wish to develop their talent and enhance their culture with their work. The…
An Asia Strategy for Iran
SINGAPORE: When the ongoing turmoil surrounding the Iranian elections finally ends, the West is likely to walk away with a simple black and white judgment: the bad guys won. Of…
Roadmap phase II revisited: Optional and problematic
The second phase of the roadmap was always the most problematic part of that document, particularly to the Palestinian side. Phase II calls for the establishment of a Palestinian state…
Obama is deep into phase II of the Roadmap
The roadmap seemed to have been stillborn in 2003 when it was introduced by the Quartet after extensive negotiations with Israel and the PLO. The principal obstacle to implementing it…