Opinion
Enter Egypt, God willing, in safety
June 9, 2025
Enter Egypt, God willing, in safety
My visits to Egypt are not infrequent; indeed, I return there often, the intervals short between each trip. And every…
As catastrophe looms, no one remembers Alexandria
June 5, 2025
As catastrophe looms, no one remembers Alexandria
In 1996, acclaimed novelist Ibrahim Abdel Meguid published, “No One Sleeps in Alexandria,” which explored the relationships between local residents…
Is Queen Nefertiti’s mummy about to be revealed? – Part 2
June 4, 2025
Is Queen Nefertiti’s mummy about to be revealed? – Part 2
In the previous article, we discussed the results of CT scans performed on the mummy known as the “Younger Lady,”…
Is Queen Nefertiti’s mummy about to be revealed? – Part 1
May 20, 2025
Is Queen Nefertiti’s mummy about to be revealed? – Part 1
International newspapers several years ago reported the discovery of Queen Nefertiti’s mummy, citing an English researcher more interested in fame…
The great women of Egypt!
May 19, 2025
The great women of Egypt!
I admit that my writing has predominantly highlighted the talents of Egyptian men, as if Egypt’s legacy lacked any noteworthy…
How AI is being used for Israel’s benefit
May 14, 2025
How AI is being used for Israel’s benefit
News reports regarding the leaked audio recording of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) session have focused entirely on…
Egypt’s flag now raised twice in Cannes
May 11, 2025
Egypt’s flag now raised twice in Cannes
This year, the Egyptian flag will once again fly proudly above a pavilion named “Al-Mahrousa – The Protected One” as…
Foreign dues – Pressing questions
May 5, 2025
Foreign dues – Pressing questions
I didn’t truly grasp the severity of the issue surrounding the delayed payments owed to foreign partners by the petroleum…
Do we learn, or are we still illiterate?
April 30, 2025
Do we learn, or are we still illiterate?
On Saturday, December 14 the front page of the Financial Times featured a photograph titled “Syrians mark fall of Assad”.…
A Government without accountability
April 22, 2025
A Government without accountability
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly thanked the Speaker of Parliament for the wise management of the state’s final accounts sessions. An…