Remembering Mohamed Mahmoud: The good, the bad, and the Brotherhood
The tale of one of the most iconic streets of the revolution
What’s the use of journalism in Egypt?
By Mohamed Abdelfattah Egyptians are once again confronted with, and unified in, the only thing that has sustained their togetherness: calamity. At least 50 children died as their bus recklessly traversed a…
Hamas: the legitimacy of resistance
Once again as Israeli elections come closer, Israel politically campaigns by attacking Gaza, this time killing the head of Al-Qassam Brigades’ Ahmad Al-Jabari who was a popular and respected figure…
Haggling over Gaza
By Nervana Mahmoud Frantic diplomatic efforts are ongoing in Cairo and all the major Palestinian players are involved: Hamas; Khaled Meshaal; Moussa Abu-Marzook; Islamic Jihad; Ramadan Shalah; Fatah; and Nabil…
Review: Papal enthronement and Gaza attacks overwhelm commentators
As Pope Tawadros II was enthroned Sunday some columnists offered him advice for his coming mission. The Israeli aggression on Gaza is still gripping the hearts and minds of other…
A new era for Egyptian-Turkish relations
Turkey has signed 27 agreements of mutual cooperation with Egypt
Shale energy production spike revolutionising energy sector
The industry's biggest danger was no longer a drop in oil reserves, but rather technological limitations preventing exploitation of energy resources
Egypt receives Algerian gas
Algeria is the main liquefied butane supplier to Egypt, as stipulated in the agreement between the two countries
Israel threatens Gaza as truce efforts intensify
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was ready to "significantly expand" its operation against militants in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip
Israel shells Syria after fire hit military vehicle on Golan
Latest in several exchanges over the past week