Latest in Tag: arab Highlight
Latest in Tag: arab
In a league of his own: Sisiâs loving embrace
By Rasheed Hammouda and Mohamed Ibrahim This article is the second of a three part series. The aim of this series is to dispel the increasingly widespread belief held by both supporters and detractors of Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi that the circumstances he faces and the actions he takes are similar to those of his predecessors, …
There is a conspiracy to weaken the east: Al-Tayeb
The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar shared his thoughts on revolutions in the Middle East, west and east relations, student violence and the tribal crisis in Aswan
New arrivals on the shelves
New arrivals this month dive into love in post-conflict Iraq and the life of the famed author Taha Hussein
The Arab Worldâs options
By Marwan Muasher When the Arab awakening began in 2011, its primary goal should have been to advance pluralism and democracy â causes that were neglected in the Arab worldâs first, anti-colonial awakening in the 20th century. But, after three years of struggle, the process has only just begun. Will the second Arab awakening finally …
ISIL jihadists open new front in Baghdad push
Group inspired by Al-Qaeda
Egypt calls for fairer representation of African, Arab and Islamic countries in UNSC
Egyptâs permanent representative to UN demands permanent seat in Security Council for Africa
Arab summit kicks off with calls to arm Syria rebels
The head of the Syrian National Coalition, Ahmed Jarba, repeated calls on the international community to supply rebels with âsophisticated weaponsâ.
Syrian conflict takes centre stage at Arab summit
The dispute which broke out in the runup to the summit pits Qatar against Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.
The 2014 Egyptian Constitution:Without accountability, checks or balances
The following is the first of a two part article by the Arab Reform Initiative, an independent research network, concerning the 2014 constitutionâs treatment of human rights and the separation of powers in the government. The first part, below, addresses the constitutionâs articles concerning the military and security apparatus. The second part, dealing with the …
Gunmen attack, burn displaced camp in Darfur: UNAMID
The African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) has reported a series of attacks on villages in the region this month, but the Khor Abeche camp in South Darfur, assaulted on Saturday, was an unusual target.
Arab League: A factfile
The pan-Arab bloc was created in Cairo on 22 March 1945.
Six members of security forces killed in Iraq
Sundayâs violence mostly targeting security forces in Sunni-majority areas killed six people, security and medical officials said.
Russia is no ally for the Arabs
Although some Arabs are fantasising about it, a major alliance with Russia is unwise both morally and practically
MB refuses âterrorist organisationâ label
Arab League notifies all member states of Egyptâs decision to designate MB âterrorist organisationâ
Muslim Brotherhood an âentirelyâ legal organisation in UK: FCO spokesperson
Egyptâs foreign ministry addresses Arab League countries to implement the Arab Convention on Suppression of Terrorism
An âArc of knowledge and a Hive of new workâ at the British Council
ARC.HIVE aims to promote discourse on performance from the region
EBRD steps up lending to Arab states hit by unrest
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has expanded its mandate in the past few years to invest in Jordan, Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt after uprisings
Egypt supports Saudi decision rejecting UNSC seat
The Saudi government rejected the seat one day after it was elected into the UN body
Arabic cuisines are storytellers
Arabic cuisines play a role in depicting and representing its culture and history.
Modern Arabic design comes to London
An exhibition in London portrays the feel and art of modern Middle East
Foreign ministry lobbies for support from abroad
Ministry meets with diplomats from Arab, Asian countries as well as Security Council members to advocate the stateâs account of the latest violence
Government plans to woo Gulf tourists
Vacation planners serving Gulf tourists can enjoy incentives including discounts on EgyptAir flights as well as at some facilities, with the aim of luring larger numbers of Arab tourists to the country.
Beit El-Sennari celebrates Arabic manuscripts
Arabic Manuscript Day seeks to connect the medieval to the modern, with workshops and exhibitions for the public
Convoy heads to Rafah to commemorate Nakba
âCrowds on the Bordersâ convoy hold a press conference in solidarity with the Palestinians
The Secret to Reviving the Arab Spring’s Promise: Property Rights
By Hernando De Soto The protests that toppled governments were fueled by anger over the lack of a basic element in market economies Al Qaeda is resurgent in Mali, Algeria and beyond. Violent turmoil and anti-Western hostility are rising in the Middle East and North Africa. Two years after the Arab Spring, it would be easy …
Riveting performance in Algerian play End/Igné
D-CAF presents an Algerian play that discusses the concept of self-immolation, corruption and the human spirit
H.A Hellyer: I refuse to accept that the current opposition is the best the country can offer
Hellyer said Egyptâs NSF had not provided leadership or a plan to help the Egyptians move forward
Egypt investment opportunities review
Investment minister Osama Salih set to review opportunities during Turkish-Arab Economic Forum
Kidnapped Norwegian tourist and Israeli companion released
The pair, who had been abducted on Friday, were released thanks to the “efforts” of Bedouin tribesmen
Minister of Interior addresses internal security from Riyadh
Minister Mohamed Ibrahim stressed that only the police is responsible for securing the country