How to Worry
Since time immemorial, people have worried about the earth's future. We once believed that the sky would fall. More recently we worried that the planet might freeze, and then that…
Pakistan democracy: forget the uniform, it's about the robe
President Musharraf finally took off his uniform last week, handing over command of the armed forces to General Ashfaq Kiyani - a well-respected general in Western circles. The following day,…
Jason Flemyng on his beginnings, his future, 'Lock, Stock' and Brad Pitt
With a career spanning more than 15 years and with roles in major films - such as "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, "The Red Violen, "The League of Extraordinary…
This is Andrew Shim
Sidling up to Andrew Shim at the British Embassy party was no mean feat. Relaxed and unassuming, he greeted my "excuse me can I just ask you a few questions…
Honeymoon of horrors
The Farrelly brothers' newest comedy "The Heartbreak Kid has hit the local cinemas, but that doesn't mean you should. The movie sports their signature over-the-top garish sense of humor, Ben…
Diwan opens its doors in Heliopolis
Diwan Bookstore opened its Heliopolis branch to the public on Dec. 8, with a day-long celebration. Diwan's doors kept swinging from 9 am until well past 10 pm. The morning…
Art Dubai unveils collectors' circle program
In order to further contribute to the cultural development of the Middle East's arts community, Art Dubai (formerly the DIFC Gulf Art Fair) announced the creation of the Collectors' Circle…
Merrill Lynch advises investors to pinch pennies, be 'opportunistic'
CAIRO: Forecasting turbulence for the global economy in 2008 - stemmed by a credit squeeze, downgraded growth and sticky inflation - Merrill Lynch advises investors to hold on to their…
Egypt welcomes US, EU condemnation of Israeli settlements
CAIRO: Egypt has welcomed American and European statements condemning the building of more Israeli settlements in the area of the Abu Ghoneim Mountain in East Jerusalem.A ministry statement declared that…
