The Blinders of History
A distorted view of the present is the worst way to prepare for the challenges of the future. To describe the struggle against international terrorism as "World War IV, as…
There is a role for Damascus
Meeting President Bashar Al-Assad of Syria these days gives you the impression of a much more relaxed, self-confident and, some Syrian observers would add, mature decision-maker than the man who…
Bagels, minimum wage and respect
As I walked out of a midtown Manhattan building after visiting a friend, I bumped into an Enrique Iglesias look-alike who rushed to open the building s door for me.…
Rare opportunity for peace
Last month, Jordan s Foreign Minister, Abdul Ilah Khatib, and his Egyptian counterpart, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, presented to our prime minister and political leaders the details of the Arab initiative…
KHAWAGA'S TALE: Moon Beach
Under a full moon on Thursday night, I let the sand run between my toes and the Sakara Gold wash away my week, as the waters of Suez lapped onto…
Egypt, China partner to manufacture mobile phones
CAIRO: The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) and several Chinese companies signed an agreement to start producing mobile phones in Egypt for domestic use and for export. The $50…
Three Sawiris moguls make Forbes' ME top 20 billionaires list
CAIRO: Egyptian tycoon Naguib Sawiris, along with father Onsi and brother Nassef, were ranked among Forbes Middle East s 20 Richest People. Naguib comes third on the list with a…
10 African peacekeepers killed in Darfur attack
KHARTOUM: At least 10 African Union peacekeepers have been killed and dozens are reported missing after an attack on their base in Sudan s western Darfur region, the AU said…
Hamas loyalists allowed back into Gaza
CAIRO: Egypt allowed the return of some 100 Hamas loyalists stranded in Egypt since last June back into Gaza through a small crossing for military vehicles in Rafah early Saturday.The…
