THE REEL ESTATE: Poignant memories and lost romances
Everyone who goes to 2046 has the same intention; they want to recapture lost memories. Because in 2046, nothing ever changes. But nobody knows if that is true or not…
Legislating History
In October, the Spanish parliament passed a Law on Historical Memory, which bans rallies and memorials celebrating the late dictator Francisco Franco. His Falangist regime will be officially denounced and…
Bangladesh: Basket case or recipe for success?
Out in the ravaged fields, days after Cyclone Sidr hit Bangladesh, the devastation was everywhere. Flattened houses, crops, trees, dead livestock and, sadly, also people. Yet even more evident was…
Finding understanding in a teddy bear
The case of a teddy bear in a Khartoum classroom has become headline news across the world. The events seem ridiculous to most, politically motivated to some and worthy of…
Memorial lecture honors Naguib Mahfouz, Amina Zaydan wins literary medal
CAIRO: "Naguib Mahfouz recorded the history of Egypt in his novels - he was the conscience of this nation, said writer Mohamed Salmawy during the Naguib Mahfouz Memorial Lecture delivered…
Al-Gabaly testifies in favor of Hidelina
CAIRO: Minister of Health Hatem Al-Gabaly testified in favor of medical supplies company Hidelina in a court case charging the company with distributing defective blood bags to public hospitals. The…
Conference emphasizes need for press reforms in the region
BEIRUT: Only a few newspapers around the Arab world have been able to combine editorial independence and commercial success, concluded the participants of the second Arab Free Press Forum.Members of…
Infit trial adjourned to Jan. 16, lawyers demand rights of all the company's employees
CAIRO: The Giza Preliminary Court adjourned yesterday the hearing of eight workers claiming unfair dismissal. The next session will take place Jan. 16.The workers were dismissed three months ago from…
Ahli clinch Al-Egeizi deal
CAIRO: Al Ahly have announced that Baladeya striker Hani Al-Egeizi signed a four-year contract with the club worth LE 2.5 million.The Red Devils marketing director Adli Al-Qaeyi told FilGoal.com that…