Opinion
Sawiris and the illusory parliament
March 24, 2015
Sawiris and the illusory parliament
Two weeks ago, I wrote an article in Al-Masry Al-Youm entitled “The Illusory Parliament.” It lasted for a whole week…
So as to correct misconceptions (The Caliphate)
March 22, 2015
So as to correct misconceptions (The Caliphate)
The word caliph in the Arabic language means successor. Tafsir Al-Jalalain interprets verse 30 of the al-Baqarah surah (And when thy…
Political parties or electoral contracting companies?
March 15, 2015
Political parties or electoral contracting companies?
No one disagrees that political parties in Egypt are weak. This is obvious to everybody. In fact, political parties in…
The proper steps to improve investment climate
March 15, 2015
The proper steps to improve investment climate
Despite the economic and political challenges Egypt has faced over the past five years, the country is still a pivotal…
Who gave the starting signal for the bomb war?
March 10, 2015
Who gave the starting signal for the bomb war?
Bomb explosions have escalated in the last few hours in places crowded with citizens, causing injuries more than from all…
The development of Sinai and Upper Egypt
March 8, 2015
The development of Sinai and Upper Egypt
If one keeps talking about something but never implements it, he must ask himself why it is the case. Personally,…
Remembering Mohamed Nagy, an author of literary prominence
March 4, 2015
Remembering Mohamed Nagy, an author of literary prominence
Last November, renowned author Mohamed Nagy left our world at 67, just as quietly as innovators do while we are…
Deferred questions about Parliament
February 26, 2015
Deferred questions about Parliament
The Constitutional Court decided to issue its verdict on the invalidity of the parliamentary elections on Sunday. Whatever the verdict…
Rigorous imprisonment for Egypt’s youth
February 25, 2015
Rigorous imprisonment for Egypt’s youth
The President announced that young people who are in prisons would be released soon, in an insinuation that the government…
Egypt, a history of grief and frustration
February 24, 2015
Egypt, a history of grief and frustration
The slaying of the 21 Egyptians was like a stab to mine and everybody’s heart. Who was able to sleep…