It's Al-Qaeda, stupid!
This time in Middle East relations, it is crucial to get it right . and fast. Why? Because the stakes are so high.Failure to have comprehensive peace between Arabs and…
Breaking the Neoclassical Monopoly in Economics
For the 25 years, the so-called "Washington Consensus - comprising measures aimed at expanding the role of markets and constraining the role of the state - has dominated economic development…
Southeast Asia's Pakistan Problem
Pakistan's near political chaos, the result of President Pervez Musharraf's declaration of martial law last year and the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, has had a tsunami-like impact…
In Focus: Defective Democracy in Egypt
It is probably true that the political situation in Egypt is not what it used to be four years ago - specifically since 2004. One cannot overlook the changes that…
Tourism: gold mine or conflict of cultures?
Gaber is a Hurghada-based carpenter who spent years of his career working at a hotel in that famous sea-resort. Now he has shifted to a contracting company following the recent…
New program tackles children's rights
CAIRO: In an positive attempt to tackle the issue of children's rights in Egypt, terrestrial Channel 1 has launched a new program under the name "Esma'oona or "Hear us out,…
UNFPA celebrates International Day against FGM
CAIRO: To mark the International Day against Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) released a statement calling for stronger commitment to end the practice. "We call…
Hepatitis C research halted
CAIRO: In a statement issued by Medizone International Inc., Dr Gerard Sunnen, MD, former president and director of research for Medizone, said that he had filed charges of human rights…
Grand Mufti permits women to become ma'zouns
CAIRO: The Grand Mufti of Al-Azhar Sheikh Ali Gomaa has issued a fatwa stating that it is permissible for women to work as marriage officials, known as ma'zouns.According to the…
Egypt march past Angola and into the last four
KUMASI, Ghana: Defending champions Egypt are into the African Nations Cup semi-finals after a 2-1 win over a spirited Angola. The Pharoahs took control at the Baba Yara Stadium via…
