Smoke and mirrors: Smuggled cigarettes
There’s no doubt that smoking is a detrimental practice; no matter how light some cigarettes are, they still do harm to the body. Yet in Egypt, about 40% of adult…
This is not the time to be silent
Adel Heine shares her reaction to the virtual feast of half-truths and bold-faced lies of the past few weeks
Colours of Ramadan
Using the distinctive patterns used in the traditional khaima, tent, the material is available during Ramadan in a variety of colours, from the classic red with blue and green, to…
Gulf rivalries spill onto the football pitch
By James M Dorsey The battle between Iran and various Gulf states for the identity of the energy-rich region has spilled onto its football pitches. It’s the Persian Gulf League…
Days of impunity
On 2 February 2011, I was in Tahrir Square and I left in the early afternoon to go home. Within a half hour of my leaving, camels, horses and thugs…
When was the army outside of the political game in Egypt?
Those who say that what happened on 30 June was a popular revolution supported by the army do not deny that it was the main reason behind the achievement of…
Freedom of choice, the real birthright
Unlike eye colour and skin tone, religion is not hereditary. This reality needs to be reflected in Egyptian identity documents and personal status laws. In Egypt, like in many other…
