Islamist NGOs an integral part of Muslim societies
It has been all too easy, both inside the Muslim-dominated world and in the West, to dismiss Islamist organizations, i.e. those affiliated with parties advocating political Islam as opposed to…
Dealing with the challenge of a 'national Islamism'
In looking at the likely status of the Arab-Israel conflict or diplomatic process during 2007, a key factor is the dramatic change taking place in Arab politics. On a strategic…
Downtown Beirut: frontline to the world
Every time I walk through the frontline of the political confrontation in downtown Beirut between the American and Saudi-backed Fouad Seniora Lebanese government and the Iranian and Syrian-backed Hezbollah-led opposition,…
Reconsider containment in Iraq and the Middle East
The United States and the world are focused on whether the Bush administration will adopt the Iraq Study Group's recommendations for an exit strategy from Iraq. That is the most…
The empire of rice and lentils
Abou Tarek, now a three-storey Koshari outlet, is promising to expand to become the biggest in the countryCAIRO: In a period of time in which news of fast gain and…
Contaminated blood bags implicate member of parliament
CAIRO: Some 200,000 polluted bags used to package donated blood, have been seized from the ministry of health's stores in connection with an ongoing scandal involving a member of parliament.…
Press not merciful on Ahly's Jose
CAIRO: Egyptian critics are continuing to lash out at Ahly manager Manuel Jose following his side s 3-0 defeat against Ismaili on Sunday.The boisterous criticism comes despite the recent honeymoon…
First success for coach Michel at Zamalek
CAIRO: French coach Henri Michel celebrated success for the first time at struggling Egyptian club Zamalek when they edged Al-Ahly Jeddah of Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the Arab Champions League…
Al Ahly keeper Al-Sayed joins ENPPI
CAIRO: Egyptian and African champions Al Ahly said on Tuesday that their goalkeeper Nader Al-Sayed has joined ENPPI on a permanent basis starting from January.Al Ahly marketing director Adli Al-Qaeyi…