Opinion
Sleepwalking to the Abyss
July 5, 2022
Sleepwalking to the Abyss
On my final approach to Oslo airport, I looked out the window and beheld a welcoming vision: a sunny blue…
Saudi Arabia sets its sights on tourism
June 20, 2022
Saudi Arabia sets its sights on tourism
Since assuming the mandate of the Crown Prince in Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been working to ensure…
Strike three. You are out
May 19, 2022
Strike three. You are out
He died. It hurt. He was a friend who loved life. A smile always adorned his face. His family and…
Selling Assets to Foreign Sovereign Funds: a Gain or a Loss?
May 5, 2022
Selling Assets to Foreign Sovereign Funds: a Gain or a Loss?
In normal circumstances, it wouldn’t have occurred to me to ask this question. I spent a good part of my…
Where is Henry…?
May 2, 2022
Where is Henry…?
Watching soccer is a ritual. I was in London at the beautiful grand home of Charles O’Brien in Regents Park…
Coming out of economic crisis on the right path
April 28, 2022
Coming out of economic crisis on the right path
Last month witnessed several positive economic developments that did much to reassure the public. A new exchange rate was in…
Preliminary thoughts on our economic crisis
April 24, 2022
Preliminary thoughts on our economic crisis
I don’t think anyone denies that Egypt is going through a severe economic crisis. Compounded by the global upheaval of…
Kindergarten Politics 2
April 1, 2022
Kindergarten Politics 2
It was very early in London. Big Ben was striking 6 am and I was walking by, feeling cold despite…
Can creative modes of educational tools advance the mind and the learning experience?
November 18, 2021
Can creative modes of educational tools advance the mind and the learning experience?
The rise of fantastic new initiatives by the Egyptian Government headed by President Abdel Fatah El Sisi have seen new…
The future looks brighter for MENA region with creative outlook to economy
November 6, 2021
The future looks brighter for MENA region with creative outlook to economy
Our Arab world is abuzz with many changes on all levels: political, economic, and social. We are currently living in…