End Syria's isolation
Throughout the summer months, the drums of war have been banging on both sides of the Golan Heights. Military experts assert that neither Israel nor Syria have any real interest…
Death by religion
Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right. That includes the right of individuals to practice, preach and proselytise without fear of persecution or retribution. Over the centuries, thousands of…
WITH A GRAIN OF SALT: The Lesson of Morocco
I don't know how Morocco accepted having international monitors observing its legislative elections that took place earlier this month; a far cry from our great National Democratic Party (NDP) which…
Bibliotheca celebrates International Day of Peace
As part of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina's celebration of the International Day of Peace, Sept. 21-25, the library will screen a number of international films, discussing global peace issues and the…
Between you and me: voices from the past
At a refreshing break from the monotony of Ramadan nights the ancient Amir Taz palace recently hosted a celebration of Egypt's 20th century culture giants in the fields of theater,…
Capturing Ramadan on canvas
Unearthing a singular identity from the heaps of Arab, African, Western and Ancient influences that pervade Egyptian culture is no simple task. Yet it's one to which Egyptian artists have…
Popular satellite stations chip away from terrestrial TV's share of commercials
CAIRO: For Muslims across the country, the holy month of Ramadan is a time of fasting and faith. For advertisers, it is prime time for cash as an audience of…
Ramadan spells rising food prices for Egyptians
CAIRO: This year families had to face the top financially draining seasons at the same time: Ramadan and the start of the school year.Families striving to get the food and…
SCI TECH SCENE: Skype users under attack from P-to-P worm
As our community becomes global, Skype is becoming a popular way to circumvent costly international calls. At a time like Ramadan, where you can call family and friends spread across…
SOHOUR TALK: One side of the Ramadan Coin
The first 10 days of Ramadan are over, that means all the family iftars are done and people head to the streets and see a new side of the city…
