Where are the global leaders?
The G-8 Summit in Japan earlier this month was a painful demonstration of the pitiful state of global cooperation. The world is in deepening crisis. Food prices are soaring. Oil…
Shebaa Farms can create momentum for peace
Shebaa Farms is a sliver of land located in the border area between Israel, Lebanon and Syria. It can play an important role, much larger than its size.An agreement on…
Hard Talk: Egypt's separation wall
Impenetrable barriers separate the richest Egyptians from the rest of society.They are real walls of cement and iron, not just symbolic walls describing class structures figuratively.The wealthiest class is increasingly…
Duweiqa residents wait in vain for ministry's 'gift' housing for the poor
CAIRO: In 2003, the Housing Ministry, under the auspices of the First Lady, launched a campaign to provide housing for some of the poorest Cairo residents. Five years later and…
Drivers infuriated by shortage of affordable fuel
CAIRO: Taxis queued in front of gas stations across Cairo as the congested city suffered a shortage of 80-octane and diesel fuel, a crisis that reached its peak last week.…
Jose salutes players' display
CAIRO: Ahly coach Manuel Jose lauded his players ability to take advantage of Zamalek s defensive mistakes in Sunday s Cairo derby.The Red Devils maintained their supremacy over arch-rivals Zamalek…
Ittihad sign Zenga from Zamalek
CAIRO: Ittihad have announced the signing of Zamalek reserve goalkeeper Wael Zenga on a free transfer.The 27-year-old is the second goalkeeper to arrive at Ittihad this summer, following the signing…