'Laila's Birthday' tracks one man's search for normalcy
Here's a film that speaks volumes about the nightmarish daily reality of the Palestinian occupied territories without resorting to kitschy sensationalism or off-putting, manipulating sentimentality. Rashid Masharawi's latest sublime work…
Much-ado at 'Go with Peace Jamil'
Criticism is bitter medicine, and it was equally hard to swallow at the screening of "Maa Salaama Jamil (Go in Peace Jamil) as at its aftermath.Omar Shargawi's directorial début kicks…
A way out of Guantanamo
WASHINGTON DC: One of President-elect Barack Obama's top priorities will be to rethink the "war on terror from the ground up. That means following through on his campaign promises to…
A sustainable recovery
NEW YORK: The global recession now underway is the result not only of a financial panic, but also of more basic uncertainty about the future direction of the world economy.…
IDC's IT in Government Roadshow in Middle East, Africa tour
DUBAI: The latest installment of IDC s IT in Government Roadshow has been touring the region throughout October and November, opening in Rabat, Morocco, and moving through Midrand, Nairobi, Abu…
Journalists to be prosecuted for violating Tamim ban
CAIRO: Five journalists from Al-Masry Al-Youm and Al-Wafd newspapers, including their two chief editors, will be tried on grounds of violating the press ban on the details of the Suzanne…
Hull enters Abd-Rabou race, says report
Hull City is ready to vie with Blackburn Rovers for signing Egypt midfielder Hosni Abd-Rabou, according to the daily Mirror.The English newspaper claimed that Hull boss Phil Brown is eager…
Camara strike lifts Wigan past Everton
Senegal striker Henri Camara scored the winning goal as Wigan secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Everton, in the absence of Amr Zaki.Steve Bruce s side missed their top marksman…