Zaki has come from nowhere, says Villa defender
CAIRO: Amr Zaki s rapid impact on the Premiership is "great for the game, according to Aston Villa full-back Nicky Shorey.The England international hailed Zaki s unexpected brilliance at the…
Tension brews over Emaar's Moqattam project
CAIRO: Tensions are simmering between the Cairo governorate and Emaar Misr for Development over whether to halt the construction on the Uptown Cairo project, according to local press.There are reportedly…
Teachers firm against assessment-linked pay raises
CAIRO: Lobby group Teachers Without a Union (TWU) have again rejected claims by Education Minister Yosry El-Gamal that linking pay increases with assessment exams will improve the quality of teaching…
US pledges $320 mln to fight bird flu at Egypt talks
CAIRO: The United States will provide an additional $320 million to aid in the fight against bird flu, a US official said on Saturday during an international bird flu conference…
From drab to decadent: the evolution of Islamic TV
CAIRO: Less than a decade ago, the term "Islamic Television was not yet used in the Middle East. State-run channels featured early morning segments of bearded men reciting the Quran.…
Blue Europe, Red Asia
PARIS: Could Europe be a Democratic "blue state and Asia a Republican "red state ? American presidential elections provide a near perfect test to understand the difference between European and…
Jerusalem youth use music to break down walls
JERUSALEM: We need a cultural revolution. We have waited far too long for governments and armies to bring us peace and security. Fear and mistrust of the other side define…
Islam in German schools
BONN, Germany: Saphir, a textbook for Islamic religion classes, presents the fundamental issues of Islam in 15 chapters for fifth and sixth grade pupils. Themes include the concept of God,…
A KHAWAGA'S TALE: The water investment
Amongst the turmoil of the global economic meltdown, there must be a safe bet to hedge your investments for the future. Many people run to gold, but I am betting…
