Economist conference today
CAIRO: Economist Conferences will be holding the Fifth Business Roundtable with the Government of Egypt on June 5. This high level event will bring together government and business leaders in…
Beeaje Quick brings Nazlet El Seman to Hollywood
Special to the Daily Star EgyptWhen a young village boy took him by the hand and invited him into his home, Beeaje Quick did not realize that he would turn…
It's up to Europe to prove its global relevance
Europe today presents a contradictory picture. It is a land of peace, democracy, and the rule of law. It is also a land of prosperity: its economy is competitive, its…
A country hobbled by a zero-defect political culture
Technology is about taking risks. Government bureaucracy is about avoiding mistakes. The mismatch between the two is creating a funding squeeze that could undermine America's dominance of the new technologies…
What happens now after Resolution 1757?
UN Security Council Resolution 1757, passed on Wednesday to establish a mixed Lebanese-international court to try suspects in the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri and 22 others…
Al-Azhar claims not to be in charge of reviewing its books
CAIRO: Al-Azhar institution indicated on one hand that it is not required to revise books issued by Al-Azhar while it is very active in preventing books written by intellectuals and…
The tragedy of a young teacher who decided to be a miner
RAS GHARIB: Usama, a young teacher, died after he lost his way in the expansive desert. It was a place which offered him hope of finding a paid job as…
Soccer-Egypt defender Said out with injury
CAIRO: National team defender Ibrahim Said, a member of the African Nations Cup winning side last year, has withdrawn from Sunday s qualifier in Mauritania because of injury.The Turkish-based defender…
Hamburger SV signs Egypt striker Mohamed Zidan to a four-year contract
HAMBURG, Germany: Hamburger SV signed Egypt forward Mohamed Zidan to a four-year contract on Sunday.The German club will pay a 5 million euros ($6.7 million) transfer fee to Mainz 05,…
