Internet, telecoms cut across Syria: SANA
Internet in Syria has regularly been cut, most recently on May 7, with it being restored some 24 hours later.
The “Japan” of Egypt in crisis
Damietta is one of Egypt’s most productive cities, and is considered the “Japan” of Egypt. The city, however, has been affected by the harsh recession that hit the nation’s economy.…
Life inside the Brotherhood
A new documentary tells the stories of several former members of the Muslim Brotherhood.
AUC showcases its musical range in stunning double feature
AUC Music Department puts on one-act opera ‘The Telephone’ and highlights from ‘Les Miserables’ translated into Egyptian Colloquial Arabic
Nationally, regionally and internationally, government’s time is running out
The Egyptian government recently assembled a new cabinet in order to deliver on the promises of the “Renaissance Project” (mashru’ al-nahda). It comes not a moment too soon, as the…
Talking Box By Ziad Akl
When you walk down the streets of Cairo, you will see all kinds and ages of Egyptians complaining about the Muslim Brotherhood and how they're governing (probably including yourself). Next…
What does Egypt’s political map look like today?
Several months before the elections for Egypt’s House of Representatives, scheduled to take place this coming October, many Egyptians are asking: what is the plan of those political parties participating…
Editor’s letter: Mubarak’s mess in today’s Sinai
Our very professional Bedouin driver takes us across the desert in South Sinai. Whenever he sees a vehicle passing by smuggling subsidised fuel for the informal black market, he gets…
Presidential approval ratings after 10 months in office
Less than one third of Egyptians would vote for Morsy if presidential elections would be held tomorrow Egyptians’ attitude towards the National Salvation Front doesn’t witness a significant change