The Apocalyptic Mind
It was only to be expected that former US Vice President Al Gore would give this month's Burmese cyclone an apocalyptic twist. "Last year, he said, "a catastrophic storm hit…
Two Asias
In discussing the Asian century , people talk most about the overall development of the South and East Asian countries, including China, India, Korea and Japan. The GNP of the…
Should Palestinians forgive Israel?
In the first chapter of Amos Oz's novel "My Michael, the protagonist Hannah recalls her childhood friends, Khalil and Aziz, two Palestinians who in 1948 disappeared along with 800,000 of…
Youth express frustration towards stalled peace process
SHARM EL-SHEIKH: Twelve young people from across the Middle East, including three from Israel, vented their frustration to four leading political figures over the economic situation in the region and…
UAE to train Egypt government officials
SHARM EL-SHEIKH: The Dubai School of Government (DSG) signed Monday a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Egyptian government to provide training for Egyptian government officials. The signing was attended…
Journalists condemn crackdown on press freedom, laud 'private' press
CAIRO: Current attacks on press freedom in Egypt are both unprecedented and a prelude to greater restrictions, said Sout El-Omma Editor Wael El-Ebrashy on Saturday during a roundtable discussion on…
Education initiative goes global
SHARM EL-SHEIKH: Amid talks of economic development and political stability, education took the spotlight as the key to moving forward with the plans set by leaders and experts at the…
Private schools association negotiating new tax structure
CAIRO: The Association of Private Schools in Egypt is currently negotiating the new tax structure imposed on private schools and educational institutions with the Tax Authority and the Ministry of…
Zamalek lose to struggling Telecom
CAIRO: Zamalek lost 3-2 to relegation candidates Telecom Egypt on Monday, endangering the Cairo giants' hope of a second place ranking. The Whites defeat and Ismaili s 1-0 win over…