Features/Interviews
Renaissance man: Gehad El Haddad works as the Islamist project’s pragmatist
July 31, 2012
Renaissance man: Gehad El Haddad works as the Islamist project’s pragmatist
Three weeks ago, Gehad El Haddad divided his time between volunteering for the Muslim Brotherhood and heading the Cairo office…
Going local
July 30, 2012
Going local
During the past two weeks, Egyptians have been raging over repeated power cuts and water shortages that last for hours,…
The real estate pirates behind Alexandria’s collapsing tenements
July 28, 2012
The real estate pirates behind Alexandria’s collapsing tenements
That just three people — a mother and her daughters — died when a building collapsed in Alexandria on Monday places the incident amongst…
Infighting in Constituent Assembly as draft articles presented
July 25, 2012
Infighting in Constituent Assembly as draft articles presented
Political infighting dominated half of the general meeting of the Constituent Assembly on Tuesday, but eventually five of the assembly's…
Morsy catches country off guard with surprise choice for prime minister
July 25, 2012
Morsy catches country off guard with surprise choice for prime minister
Since President Mohamed Morsy was announced president on 24 June, Egyptians have been on the edge of their seats, waiting…
For Nubians displaced by High Dam, Nasser’s legacy is bittersweet
July 24, 2012
For Nubians displaced by High Dam, Nasser’s legacy is bittersweet
ASWAN - Sixty years ago, a military coup brought Gamal Abdel Nasser into power. Shortly after, the Colonel ordered the…
Allegations of Morsy insults in ad for construction of Temple of Solomon
July 24, 2012
Allegations of Morsy insults in ad for construction of Temple of Solomon
Users of social networking sites along with news website have been circulating an Israeli ad which they claim ‘insults’ President Mohamed…
Searching for water: Residents of Giza district protest unstable supply
July 23, 2012
Searching for water: Residents of Giza district protest unstable supply
The baby word “imbou,” said to have been Arabicized from the language of ancient Egypt, is used by kids who…
From military to civilian rule, historic experiences
July 23, 2012
From military to civilian rule, historic experiences
Since the Free Officers coup ended colonial rule in Egypt 60 years ago, civilian groups — both secular and Islamist…
Egypt celebrates its 60-year-old revolution from above, with a revolution from below
July 23, 2012
Egypt celebrates its 60-year-old revolution from above, with a revolution from below
The group of young army officers that seized power from King Farouk ostensibly sought to establish the new Egyptian Republic…