Economic breakthrough tied to political one
The Palestinian economy has been in an ever-deepening crisis since the outbreak…
Musings: Back to the roots
For the past 50 years, Egyptian and foreign intellectuals and researchers have…
'Obelisque' introduces different angle to Egypt
Obelisque, a monthly English-language magazine presenting design, culture and travel in Egypt…
Railway technicians strike ends, 4 of 10 demands met
CAIRO: Protesting railway safety technicians ended their strike Friday after a meeting…
Welcome to Egypt, the world capital of belly dancing
Jannelle Cortes and Keti Sharif are kindred spirits. The two have never…
Iran hangs 21-year-old convicted of rape he committed when he was 13
TEHRAN: A 21-year-old man convicted of raping three boys when he was…
Local cup competition creates a mini world
In one group, the Americans will take on the Turkish, while the…
Mansour Amer, Porto Sokhna and Cairo's new beach
AIN SOKHNA: In the labyrinthine world of politics, ever more complicated by…
A fond farewell to a father
As the last screenings of Cairo International Film Festival's main international competition's…
"Bling Bling is not my thing"
Quincy Jones is the epitome of cool. Jazz legend, film composer, producer…