Freedom ends when it violates the freedom of others, says MB deputy head
In 1989 the officially banned but tolerated Muslim Brotherhood group decided to establish a political party. Since then, the group's consultative Shoura Council, have faced many political obstacles to declaring…
US Congress notified of possible arms sales to Egypt and Israel
CAIRO: The Defense Security Cooperation Agency, a branch of the US Department of Defense, notified the US Congress Friday of potential arms sales with Egypt and Israel possibly worth a…
Brotherhood detainees denied medical treatment in prison
CAIRO: Muslim Brotherhood detainees Mohamed Hussein and Khayrat El Shater have both developed serious and possibly life-threatening illnesses in prison, according to Brotherhood sources and family members. The regime has…
Emaar takes on the North Coast with Marassi
CAIRO: With a multi-branched marina stretching along both Sidi Abdel Rahman Bay and the Mediterranean Sea, the name Marassi - Arabic for docks - is indeed befitting of Emaar Egypt's…
Competition is rife for cement licenses
CAIRO: Forty-eight companies requested applications to apply for 14 new licenses for cement factories, the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) announced.Minister of Trade and Industry Rachid Mohamed Rachid agreed to extend…
KHAWAGA'S TALE: Bye-Bye London
I returned home to Cairo yesterday. Though I am writing this in London on Friday, having almost failed the only assignment my editor gave me over the summer. "Visit Edgware…
Regional peace with Palestine at the core
We are at a critical juncture in the Palestinian-Israeli struggle. It is this struggle that takes precedence over the regional Arab-Israeli conflict because its acuteness and its constant festering since…
Still no easy fix
The Shias of South Lebanon and the Israelis should seek joint therapy for their unhealthy relationship. Their mutual resentment, distrust and geopolitics lead to new disasters every time. Hezbollah is…
The confidence game
Confidence is a vital element of life, for nations and civilizations as much as for individuals. Confidence is the ingredient of hope. It allows you to project yourself into the…