Trade Ministry extends rice export ban
CAIRO: The state renewed its ban on rice exports on Wednesday, signaling that while domestic prices have fallen in recent months, they still have a good way to go. Egypt…
A musical pursuit of an unconventional Egyptian musician
Despite the dominating aura of pessimism surrounding the sorry state of Egypt s current music scene, a very few number virtuosos continue to offer a glimmer of hope with their…
Restoring Alexandria's soul
Mahmoud Aboudoma is the definition of calm. As his busy staff frantically circles him, pushing papers and phones in his direction, the director of the Creative Forum for Independent Theater…
Paul Farley: A voice from Liverpool
A mid the chaos and high energy of the Cairo International Book Fair, an affable, calm figure stood out with his blue linen suit and cool demeanor. The man is…
If you want to be published, just say 'hello'
Maybe one does not fully understand the opportunities available at the Cairo International Book Fair where the United Kingdom is this year's Guest of Honor. Besides exchanging words with renowned…
Dissident writer reveals Ho Chi Minh's tragic love secret
PARIS: An incendiary novel by Vietnam s most popular dissident writer takes on the mythical figure of Ho Chi Minh, claiming the Father of the Nation had a secret lover…
Banks, states, and financial crises
PRINCETON: The most recent phase of the financial crisis, since the collapse of Lehman Brothers in September 2008, has been characterized by large bank losses and the continued threat of…
AN ISRAELI VIEW: The Mitchell paradox
It is too early to evaluate the direction the Mitchell mission is taking. Mitchell s preliminary visit, immediately after the war in Gaza and just days before Israel s elections,…
A PALESTINIAN VIEW: Mitchell faces radical changes
The appointment of Senator George Mitchell as Middle East envoy for the new Obama administration was generally received positively in Palestinian political and intellectual circles. The public, which judges developments…
Share your 'grievances'
CAIRO: Human rights violations, deteriorating economic conditions and immigration dilemmas are some of the thorny issues that flooded the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information's (ANHRI) email everyday. This prompted…