AUC's John Gerhart field station launches in Gouna
RED SEA: Dedicated to the memory of the former president of the American University in Cairo (AUC) John D. Gerhart, who was a lifelong educator and environmentalist, the university recently…
Government scrambles to protect recovering poultry industry
Slight mutation to Avian Flu virus discovered in 13th fatalityCAIRO: Minister of Agriculture Amin Abaza said Saturday a joint government-private sector task force has developed a strategy to fight the…
Turkey's Sabangi Group to launch JV for bus production in Egypt
CAIRO: The Turkish Sabangi Group in Turkey has announced it will build a new plant for the manufacture of buses in Egypt with joint investments from Egyptian partners.The chairman of…
A book lover's treasure trove
Most avid readers dream of working, or better yet, owning a bookstore. Ah, to be surrounded by books all day long, reading a novel from behind the counter while on…
Freedom for Egyptian blogger and freethinker
Abdelkareem Nabil Suleiman, an Egyptian college student and blogger, will be sentenced on February 22 in Cairo. His alleged crime is expressing his own personal opinion on issues of education,…
Fighting despotism, armed with a keyboard and modem
When I launched my blog on February 6, 2005 I never imagined that it would become an obsession of mine or a mini-phenomenon for many people interested in the region.…
Iran and the talent for making enemies
America's decision to target Iranian agents in Iraq who may be involved in supporting violent militias is but another sign of the massive influence Iran is exercising in that troubled…
"Miracle" tree, a sign from God?
CAIRO: Over a hundred people clustered around a tree at Hikestep on Ismailia Road. But this was no ordinary tree. Protruding from the miracle creation were the words "Allah, Mohammed,…
Global poll finds most reject idea that Islam and West face 'clash of civilizations'
Associated Press LONDON: A majority of people surveyed in 27 countries do not believe the world is locked in a clash of civilizations that will lead to violent conflict between…
Hassan is still the most popular Egyptian in Turkey, says Saied
CAIRO: Despite leaving for Belgium, midfielder Ahmed Hassan remains the most popular Egyptian in the Turkish football scene, international defender Ibrahim Saied insisted.Saied, who joined Turkish outfit Rizespor in the…