Opinion
Dialogue despite violence
December 3, 2018
Dialogue despite violence
The Giletts Jaunes (Yellow Vests) protests in Paris on Saturday saw violent acts (92 people were injured, including 14…
Addressing his eminence, Imam Tayyeb
November 28, 2018
Addressing his eminence, Imam Tayyeb
Unfortunately, I was disappointed when I listened to al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb’s speech celebrating the birth of the…
How does Egypt reach an 8% growth rate?
November 21, 2018
How does Egypt reach an 8% growth rate?
I am not accustomed to attending embassy celebrations on the national days of different countries. There are more than 100…
How Would You Draw History?
November 21, 2018
How Would You Draw History?
Recent world events — take your pick — might have you wondering about where human history is headed, and by…
Farouk Hosni in the dock
November 19, 2018
Farouk Hosni in the dock
Former Culture Minister Farouk Hosni is used to responding to the accusations made against him. Since his first day at…
The ‘cursed’ sarcophagus in Alexandria
November 14, 2018
The ‘cursed’ sarcophagus in Alexandria
No archaeological discovery has enjoyed attention such as the discovery of the granite sarcophagus weighing about 30 tons found under…
Aliens built the pyramids!
November 7, 2018
Aliens built the pyramids!
The pyramids still excite the imagination of people all over the world, and generate fans who obsess over them…
Copts’ suffering
November 6, 2018
Copts’ suffering
Some of us are still dealing with the issue of “terrorism targeting Egypt” as if it were in a battle…
Will the London obelisk return to Egypt?
October 31, 2018
Will the London obelisk return to Egypt?
We need to take a stand on the condition of Egyptian antiquities abroad. I traveled to London in October,…
Concern for Khashoggi
October 24, 2018
Concern for Khashoggi
Some have questioned the global attention surrounding the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside his country’s consulate in Istanbul.…