The Brotherhood opens up
The Muslim Brotherhood, like other opposition groups in Egypt, is going through a period of repression. It is repressed more than any other organization because of the widespread popularity it…
60 years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
A year-long campaign has been launched to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which falls on December 10, 2008. This campaign will engage the whole…
The Iowa caucuses and the Atlantic Alliance
What do the victories of two relatively inexperienced outsiders, Barak Obama and Mike Huckabee, in the Iowa Caucuses mean for American foreign policy in general and the Atlantic Alliance in…
ALBUM REVIEW: In the 21st century, they're still alive
On Oct. 10, I woke up at 6 am in frantic anticipation and headed straight to my computer. For about 15 minutes, I stared at the screen as British rock…
An Orange revolution?
CAIRO: Spurred by Egypt's growing population, France Telecom Orange Group is eyeing the country for its future expansion plans. On Thursday, it opened the18th Orange Lab in Egypt's Smart Village,…
Oil prices remain near $99 a barrel but market seen staying bullish
Oil prices were barely higher Friday from the previous session s close after setting a record above $100 a barrel overnight on a larger-than-expected drop in US crude stockpiles.Light, sweet…
Maadi City Centre completes LE 88.5 mln expansion project
CAIRO: Maadi City Centre, a subsidiary of MAF Shopping Malls, recently announced the completion of their LE 88.5 project, according to a press statement.Following a 15 month construction process the…
TRAVEL: A place where you can boogie
For the third consecutive year, El Gouna resort was abuzz with anticipation of New Year's Eve. Revelers began the celebration a few days prior to the big night and the…
A mellow yellow meal at Saffron
Tucked away in suburbia, is a gem of a restaurant: Saffron. Part of the club house at El Gezira compound, the restaurant sports an outdoor terrace overlooking the pool, plus…
