Iraq can learn from the lessons of Saudi Arabia
While the United States debates what to do about the disaster in Iraq, I have been pondering a disaster that hasn't happened - in Saudi Arabia. There are some lessons…
A new face allows the UN to implement its promises
On Jan. 1, 2007, Ban Ki-Moon, South Korea's former foreign minister, will become United Nations secretary general, following Kofi Annan's 10-year tenure. Annan inspired the world with his diplomacy and…
AUC students donate LE 1 mln to rebuild Lebanon
Six AUC students travel to Lebanon to aid with relief effortsCAIRO: Six students from the American University in Cairo traveled to Lebanon from Oct. 19 to 24 to help with…
Stop smoking and win a prize
Charity organization promotes giving up smoking in an innovative wayCAIRO: Smoking and its debilitating effects have become so much of a burden on modern economies and the public health system…
Progress being made toward gender equality and women's empowerment
Countryside NGOs highlighting changes on the 6th stop of Sailing the Nile for Development MINYA: In a rare show of defiance, Wedan, the mayor s wife in a typical Upper…
Ismaili crash out, Ahli get primed
Ismaili crashed out of the Arab Champions League (ACL) after losing 5-3 on penalties against Ahli Bordj on Sunday while the Al-Ahli club finalized their squad for the Japan 2006…
African Development Bank grants $590 mln in loans to Egypt
The African Development Bank (ADB) will grant Egypt two loans and a grant valued at $590 million, said Minister of International Cooperation Fayza Abu El-Naga on Saturday.The funds will be…