Hope for coexistence enthuses delegates
"I never expected anything like it was the comment of one Pakistani Muslim attending the World Conference on Dialogue organized by the Muslim World League and hosted by Custodian of…
Is democracy a security issue?
The problem that authoritarian regimes have with democracy is not only that it may undermine the foundations of authoritarianism and tyranny and reveal the false legitimacy on which such regimes…
Non-teaching staff protest for 50 pct salary increase
CAIRO: Non-teaching staff within the Ministry of Education protested Monday on the steps of the Journalists' Syndicate against the ministry's decision to deny them a 50 percent pay increase.Holding up…
Columnists sound out on Revolution Day
CAIRO: On the morning of July 23, state-run newspapers limited their coverage of the national holiday to President Hosni Mubarak's speech commemorating the achievements of the 1952 Revolution. Meanwhile, independent…
Tourist flow has little to do with airport quality, say experts
CAIRO: First impressions can be lasting, and in the case of the Cairo International Airport, it has an influential role in shaping perceptions of the tourism industry and the country…
Egypt bans 'brink of revolution' book: author
CAIRO: Egypt has banned a book by a British journalist about Egyptian politics and society entitled Inside Egypt: The Land of the Pharaohs on the Brink of a Revolution, the…
Pro-Islam film to be released in response to 'Fitna'
CAIRO: A short film titled Beyond Love will soon be released by the Iranian-based NGO Islam and Christianity (IC), in response to the anti-Islamic Dutch film "Fitna, the Iranian news…
Cairo derby participation endangers players' Europe moves
CAIRO: Emad Meteb s move to Bristol City suffered an unexpected setback in the wake of his participation in the recent Cairo derby, but the striker s agent is hopeful…
Mortada Mansour 'not welcome' by club members and fans
CAIRO: Zamalek club members had mixed reactions to a planned demonstration against ousted Mortada Mansour's return, but the majority were unhappy with the former Zamalek board chairman, whose membership was…