Social policy in Egypt to be redefined
CAIRO: Sociologists and political scientists in the country believe social policies are the solutions for sustaining economic progress in Egypt. The "National Conference on Integrated Social Policies in Egypt held…
A roundup of the buzz on the Egyptian blogosphere
CAIRO: As activists and international civil rights groups condemn the deteriorating state of press freedom in Egypt, more Egyptians seem to drink their morning coffee reading the Egyptian blogs instead…
The Matria housewife murder unraveled
CAIRO: A 19-year-old man has confessed to killing a 56-year-old housewife from Mataria after making love to her, the press reported.He had purportedly been ridden with guilt for engaging in…
UNCTAD chief meets Abol Naga to discuss organization's role
CAIRO: Secretary General of UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) Supachai Panitchpakdi arrived in Cairo Sunday to meet with Egypt s Minister of International Cooperation for Development, Fayza…
Loula Zaklama honored for public relations achievements
Loula Zaklama, 2006 International Public Relations Association (IPRA) President, handed over the IPRA presidency to Philip Sheperd from Belgium during a celebration held in Brussels last month.The same night saw…
'Peaceful' China has a troubling soft spot for despots
China's president, Hu Jintao, is currently touring Africa, seeking to secure dependable sources of natural resources, but also to promote China's "peaceful rise. Such tours are designed to give notice…
Enough antics, Iran needs bold diplomacy
Soon after taking office in summer 2005, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sacked most of his country's ambassadors. Many of the posts left vacant as a result have been slowly filled,…
SOS Concert expected to attract thousands of music lovers tonight
Thousands of music fans of all ages will enjoy the tunes of an eclectic mix of musicians at the third SOS Music Festival tonight, held at the Chinese Garden of…
THE REEL ESTATE: Return of the monstrous bore
A long time ago in a land far, far away an ambitious young boy, roamed the streets of Cairo in search for purpose and a higher meaning in life. He…
