Arab reality meets abandoned childhood memories in new Townhouse shows
Townhouse Gallery is currently hosting two shows dealing with the personal and the global, highlighting Cairo's ability to maintain a distinct culture despite its consistent dilution into the international mainstream.…
A blur of joy and hope
Picture the scene, if you will. A Spanish family is seated in the kitchen one summer s evening, the dinner finished, the dishes washed, when the radio crackles into life.…
Just another pop album
Myriam Faris is championed as being a child prodigy. She started singing at the age of about minus five, won about a thousand prizes during her youth, and went on…
The myth of Arab unity
Dear Editor,Why? I really would love to have an answer to that question. We talk about one strong united Arab community and then you face an incident which makes you…
Civilizations meet online
While campaigning for his first term as US President, Bill Clinton made headlines when he made a guest appearance on MTV in 1992 in an effort to court the American…
The truth about NATO burden-sharing
When discussing Afghanistan, many newspapers continue to suggest that some of Europe's NATO allies are under-performing in Afghanistan, and are either unable or unwilling to make a greater effort. Naturally,…
Muslim world speaks out on Obama
US Senator Barack Obama represents a phenomenon that has drawn global attention and captivated the minds of Muslims around the world as he wages a spirited campaign to become the…
Universities in Egypt get hooked up with SAP
CAIRO: The international business software provider SAP signed a deal with three universities in Egypt to help students acquire the skills needed in the regional job market. Through SAP's University…
Ezbeit Kheiralla gets a facelift
CAIRO: A labyrinth of narrow, bumpy roads is the path that leads to Dabbaghana Muhammad Ali, an ancient fortress dating as far back as 320 AD hidden in the heart…