Doaa El-Bey examines the latest developments in the political stand-off between Egypt and Ethiopia
While the opposition demands early presidential elections President Mohamed Morsi is offering nothing beyond a dialogue which his critics claim lacks any credibility, Dina Ezzat reports
Artists and intellectuals are up in arms as newly appointed Minister of Culture Alaa Abdel-Aziz continues his cull of senior officials, Nevine El-Aref reports
While trumpeting freedoms, Washington has been officially spying on the world through the Internet. It’s a reminder of its hypocrisy, but also exposes ours, writes Amira Howeidy
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has thus far refused to yield in the face of mounting protests against his policies, writes Sayed Abdel-Maguid
Ahmed Morsy reports on the Interior Ministry’s plans to secure anti-government demonstrations called for 30 June
Mohamed Abdel-Baky asks the co-founder of the Tamarod campaign about their plans on the day set for ousting the current Islamist regime
Former interior minister Mahmoud Wagdi claims Hamas and Hizbullah had a hand in storming Egyptian prisons during the 25 January Revolution
Two significant developments this week might change the course of the trial of ousted president Mubarak, Gamal Essam El-Din reports
Egypt has been blacklisted by the International Labour Organisation for failing to meet international standards on independent syndicates, writes Mona El-Fiqi
In the wake of various network marketing scams, Omneya Yousry seeks advice that can help consumers
The mobile telephone services market is readying for the possible entry of Telecom Egypt as another operator, reports Ahmed Kotb
As a new system to distribute petroleum products is set up, fuel shortages continue to grip Cairo and other governorates across Egypt, writes Nesma Nowar
Investing in its navy, especially nuclear submarines, Israel hopes to send a message to enemy states — and even Egypt — that it is prepared for all eventualities, writes Saleh Naami
The imbalance in strategic arms between Israel and Egypt is well known, but should be redressed, experts tell Ahmed Eleiba
The builders of Gaza’s Ark hope to bring Gazan goods to the world, writes Eric Walberg
With a lot of help from its friends in Hizbullah, the Syrian regime has recaptured the town of Al-Qusair, writes Bassel Oudat in Damascus
The Pharaohs will take on Mozambique on Sunday in a bid to retain their group lead and head for the final stage that may get them to the World Cup. Inas Mazhar reports
Mai Samih seeks domestic solutions to the current electricity crisis
Without a robust and effective, professional media, Egypt’s societal aspirations cannot be achieved, writes Awatef Abdel-Rahman
A recent report by the US Pew Trust has underlined Muslims’ desire to work towards the proper implementation of Sharia law, writes Mohamed Hussein Abul-Ela
Could the Taksim Square protests mark the beginning of the liberation of religion from politics, now that the Turkish model has run aground, asks Gamil Matar
While conditions between countries of the region differ, one thing is common: perpetual rule by one force or person is a thing of the past, writes Abdel-Moneim Said
A movement has emerged to remove President Mohamed Morsi from office, but can it succeed, asks Ahmad Naguib Roushdy
Progress may be slow-going, but the Arab American community is now on the map in the US, and is building itself steadily and creatively, writes James Zogby
The ruling Islamist regime’s attacks on the judiciary are not only about settling old scores, but opening the path for Sharia and a profound change of state and society, writes Ahmed El-Tonsi
The ideological service intellectuals used to offer previous regimes is no longer needed. The existential challenges they face now exceed the new minister of culture, writes Gamal Abdel-Gawad
If Kifaya movement that started with hundreds set the stage for national revolution, imagine what Tamarod, which already has the support of millions, could lead to, writes Azmi Ashour
Sectarianism is again — in Lebanon, in Syria, in Iraq — on the rise, threatening Arab identity everywhere, writes Ramzy Baroud
Ameera Fouad found out all about the first Media Forum to be held in Alexandria
At the Dawen publishing house’s first literary festival, Angy Essam found young Egyptian writers insistent on finding their way into the future
Baghdad Artts Deco, Caecilia Pieri, AUC Press, 2011, pp.144
Youssef Rakha comments on the Ministry of Culture strike
The lack of proper public toilets in Egypt’s towns and cities has long been a headache for visitors and residents alike, but things may be about to change, writes Mai Samih
Egyptian Press Doaa El-Bey writes on how Egypt’s Islamists and opposition are going separate ways, and Gamal Nkrumah marks the 46th anniversary of the Six Day War and its impact on the collective Arab psyche
The June 1967 War lasted minutes for some, years for others. Thirty years later, in 1997, commanders...
As people learn to live with the power cuts that have been affecting the country, Hayat Yehia...
A group of young Egyptians are working to show the abilities of challenged people and integrate them within the society, Sarah Eissa writes
Farah El-Akkad samples a slice of Alexandria’s heritage
Amira El-Naqeeb discovers Bahareya Oasis is more than what first meets the eye
Join Amira El-Naqeeb’s quick-paced visit to Al-Wadi Al-Gadid
Nora Koloyan-Keuhnelian spent an unforgettable holiday despite the nation’s turmoil
Salonaz Sami suggests a mellow pastime
How many martyrs should go to heaven before we scream in joy, Rania Khallaf asks after reading a new collection of poems