The UN's membership in the Quartet has been a success
It's in the nature of things for the United Nation's role in any conflict to be attacked by people on both sides, and when you work for the UN there…
Elections without politics in Syria
Apart from some posters and banners scattered across the streets of Damascus announcing parliamentary elections yesterday and today, there were few signs in Syria of the sort of election fever…
Communities smile at the payoffs from friendliness
If you were to walk along the streets of your neighborhood with your face up and an open expression, how many of those who passed you would smile, or greet…
Time to say goodbye
CAIRO: Earlier this week, during my lunch hour, I called some of my friends to see who was available for a quick lunch out of the office. Every time I'd…
Egypt's push to diversify trade partners
CAIRO: In a flurry of activity since failing to sign a free trade agreement with the US last year, Egypt is expanding beyond the traditional Anglo-American trade umbrella and to…
Iraqi PM discusses upcoming conference with Mubarak
BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki met Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Sunday to discuss preparations for next month s international conference on Iraq. Ministers from the five permanent members…
Egyptian-Canadian gets 15 years for spying
CAIRO: A state security court sentenced the Canadian-Egyptian citizen, Mohammed Essam Ghoneim Al-Attar, to 15 years in prison after finding him guilty of spying for Israel. Three Israelis, said to…
Opposition parties in orbit
Gamal Mubarak, head of the National Democratic Party s Policies Committee, is getting married in early May. Congratulations to Mr Mubarak and his bride. But what is disconcerting about the…
Michel demands better facilities
CAIRO: French boss Henri Michel revealed the requests he submitted to Zamalek s board before signing the two-year contract extension which will keep him at the club until 2009. I…
