Egypt's parliament passes unified real estate ID law    EGP stable vs. US dollar in early trade    Egypt's El-Khatib: Govt. keen on boosting exports    Eygpt's El-Sherbiny directs new cities to brace for adverse weather    Egypt's investment authority GAFI hosts forum with China to link business, innovation leaders    CBE governor meets Beijing delegation to discuss economic, financial cooperation    Cabinet approves establishment of national medical tourism council to boost healthcare sector    Egypt's Gypto Pharma, US Dawa Pharmaceuticals sign strategic alliance    Egypt's Foreign Minister calls new Somali counterpart, reaffirms support    "5,000 Years of Civilizational Dialogue" theme for Korea-Egypt 30th anniversary event    Egypt's Al-Sisi, Angola's Lourenço discuss ties, African security in Cairo talks    Egypt's Al-Mashat urges lower borrowing costs, more debt swaps at UN forum    Two new recycling projects launched in Egypt with EGP 1.7bn investment    Egypt's ambassador to Palestine congratulates Al-Sheikh on new senior state role    Egypt's Health Min. discusses childhood cancer initiative with WHO    Egypt pleads before ICJ over Israel's obligations in occupied Palestine    Egypt's EDA discusses local pharmaceutical manufacturing with Bayer    Sudan conflict, bilateral ties dominate talks between Al-Sisi, Al-Burhan in Cairo    Cairo's Madinaty and Katameya Dunes Golf Courses set to host 2025 Pan Arab Golf Championship from May 7-10    Egypt expresses condolences to Canada over Vancouver incident    Egypt's Ministry of Health launches trachoma elimination campaign in 7 governorates    EHA explores strategic partnership with Türkiye's Modest Group    Between Women Filmmakers' Caravan opens 5th round of Film Consultancy Programme for Arab filmmakers    Fourth Cairo Photo Week set for May, expanding across 14 Downtown locations    Egypt's PM follows up on Julius Nyerere dam project in Tanzania    Ancient military commander's tomb unearthed in Ismailia    Egypt's FM inspects Julius Nyerere Dam project in Tanzania    Egypt's FM praises ties with Tanzania    Egypt to host global celebration for Grand Egyptian Museum opening on July 3    Ancient Egyptian royal tomb unearthed in Sohag    Egypt hosts World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup in Somabay for 3rd consecutive year    Egyptian Minister praises Nile Basin consultations, voices GERD concerns    49th Hassan II Trophy and 28th Lalla Meryem Cup Officially Launched in Morocco    Paris Olympic gold '24 medals hit record value    A minute of silence for Egyptian sports    Paris Olympics opening draws record viewers    It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game    Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban    Shoukry reviews with Guterres Egypt's efforts to achieve SDGs, promote human rights    Sudan says countries must cooperate on vaccines    Johnson & Johnson: Second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19    Egypt to tax bloggers, YouTubers    Egypt's FM asserts importance of stability in Libya, holding elections as scheduled    We mustn't lose touch: Muller after Bayern win in Bundesliga    Egypt records 36 new deaths from Covid-19, highest since mid June    Egypt sells $3 bln US-dollar dominated eurobonds    Gamal Hanafy's ceramic exhibition at Gezira Arts Centre is a must go    Italian Institute Director Davide Scalmani presents activities of the Cairo Institute for ITALIANA.IT platform    

Articles of the author Ahmad Aboul Wafaa
Love the prices, hate the quality
Informal survey says Egyptians admire the Chinese for production capabilities CAIRO: During the first week of November, President Hosni Mubarak visited Beijing, where the nuclear issue was high on the agenda. But whenever China comes up in (...)

09 - 11 - 2006
Crime Scene:Silent killer tops the crime news
Girl receives brutal beating from father; stepfather hurls baby against the wall CAIRO: This week's greatest culprit is . bacteria. On Oct.12, FilBalad.com reported that Dr. Hatim Al-Jabali, minister of health and population, said lab tests (...)

15 - 10 - 2006
Word on the Street
Taking the court to the street CAIRO: Though politics occupies a limited amount of people s interests during Ramadan, these days the case of Talaat El-Sadat, parliament member and nephew of slain President Anwar El-Sadat, has grabbed many (...)

12 - 10 - 2006
WORD ON THE STREET: Taking the court to the street
CAIRO: Though politics occupies a limited amount of people s interests during Ramadan, these days the case of Talaat El-Sadat, parliament member and nephew of slain President Anwar El-Sadat, has grabbed many people's attention. El-Sadat, the nephew, (...)

12 - 10 - 2006
Murderer turns up TV to hide sounds of struggle
Shoe thief apprehended, uncle stabs nephew over shirt and pants CAIRO: Many Egyptians have turned reading the crime section in newspapers into a hobby, some even buying the newspaper only to read about the most recent crimes. Some tabloids, (...)

11 - 10 - 2006
CRIME SCENE: Fire and revenge provide a fiery mix this week
Man murders wife over a cup of tea; the poorer steal from the poor CAIRO: This week's crime pages were on fire. A housewife and a child met their deaths in a house fire in Bani Mazar. A woman set herself on fire after an argument with her (...)

08 - 10 - 2006
Word on the Street: Average Egyptian sees no benefit to Rice's visit
CAIRO: U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in Cairo Tuesday for talks with her Arab counterparts. She started her regional tour in Saudi Arabia with an appeal for an end to Palestinian infighting. Rice flew in from Jeddah to join talks (...)

05 - 10 - 2006
Crime Scene
Crimes down as Ramadan lull kicks in CAIRO: The past few days witnessed a lull in crime that some have attributed to the spirituality of Ramadan. While the religious aspect of the holy month cannot be denied, the pacifying affects of the rigors (...)

04 - 10 - 2006
Crime can't wait for the end of Ramadan
Firecracker prank leads to murder; Teacher and supervisor brawl in front of school CAIRO: What has become evident from perusing crime pages throughout the week is that criminals are not waiting for the holy month of Ramadan to end to carry out (...)

01 - 10 - 2006
Word on the Street
Gamal Mubarak drops the bomb: Egypt wants nuclear power CAIRO: While the recent annual National Democratic Party meeting tackled a number of issues, perhaps the most covered was the announcement by Gamal Mubarak that Egypt plans to restart its (...)

28 - 09 - 2006
Crime Scene
Sulfuric acid weapon of choice in week's crimes CAIRO: Anyone who had expected crimes to disappear during the first days of Ramadan will be disappointed. While homicides seem to have slowed down, suicides are on the rise. In a Port Said, a (...)

28 - 09 - 2006
Crime Scence
Crocodile leads police on goose chase; magic gone bad in Egypt CAIRO: The widespread spirituality of Ramadan can be felt everywhere in Egypt - except on the crime pages, with the usual assortment of crimes being reported. Al-Masry Al-Youm (...)

25 - 09 - 2006
Word on the Street
People call for more stringent action by Arab governments against Papal comments CAIRO: On a visit to Germany, Pope Benedict XVI quoted a criticism of Islam and the Prophet Mohammed by a 14th century Byzantine emperor, who wrote that all that the (...)

22 - 09 - 2006
CRIME SCENE
Murders top crime pages throughout the week CAIRO: Crime pages in local newspapers this week read like a thriller. While other crimes took place, murders overshadowed most other news. A carpenter killed a lawyer in Alexandria after an argument (...)

21 - 09 - 2006
Word on the Street: Does the arrival of Ramadan mean an increase in prices?
CAIRO: With the holy month of Ramadan fast approaching, the majority of the nation is preparing for the daily feasts that go along with breaking the fast at sunset. Although the fanoos (Ramadan lanterns) are perhaps the most recognizable aspect of (...)

15 - 09 - 2006
Streets of Egypt rife with accidents, murder and theft
CAIRO: According to local papers, during the past week crime has been rampant on the streets of Egypt. Various cases of murder filled the papers this week. Al-Gomhoreya national newspaper reported two murders on Sept. 6, both resulting from (...)

11 - 09 - 2006
Word on the Street
Standoff between the judiciary and the government continues CAIRO: With rumors spreading of more proposed constitutional amendments - specifically to Article 88, which deals with judicial supervision over elections - the ongoing standoff between (...)

08 - 09 - 2006
Predictions of onslaught of Arab tourists due to recent war in Lebanon may have been unfounded
CAIRO: When the heat begins, so does the flood of Arabs, eager to get out of their home countries for a little rest and recreation. The hot weather of these countries, combined with their conservative attitudes, makes residents search for fun in (...)

02 - 09 - 2006
Word on the Street
Reacting to UN Resolution 1701 CAIRO: Following the 34-day war between Israel and Hezbollah, the UN Security Council imposed Resolution 1701. The resolution is aimed at ending the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah and the immediate cessation (...)

01 - 09 - 2006
Council discusses journalistic integrity
Journalists hope for a sign that the syndicate retains ultimate power CAIRO: Journalism is renowned for being a profession that at times lands those working in it in trouble. Unveiling information, criticizing authority and searching for news (...)

28 - 08 - 2006
More than just the land of Pharoahs
Egypt's untapped tourism resources boundless CAIRO: Along with the Suez Canal and oil and gas revenues, tourism is one of Egypt's main sources of foreign currency and, as the number of tourists increase every year, so does the importance of the (...)

26 - 08 - 2006
Word on the Street: Rail system in the spotlight following crashes
CAIRO: Following the devastating crashes that took place this past week on Egypt's railways and roads, the government suspended two of the major railway officials. The first crash resulted in at least 58 deaths, and was one of the worst transport (...)

25 - 08 - 2006
Word on the Street: Do demonstrations achieve any tangible results?
CAIRO: Over the past two years there has been a noticeable increase in the number of demonstrations taking place on Cairo's streets - whether concerning the Qualified Industrial Zones agreement, constitutional reform, presidential elections, (...)

18 - 08 - 2006
Writers congregate on the air and online
Site offers an open forum for creative writing and criticism Many people dabble in creative writing, but few in the region have the chance to be criticized in a professional manner or take part in a writing workshop. However, thanks to the (...)

11 - 08 - 2006
Straight talk on the air waves
Radio presenter Ahmad El-Esseily breaks the mold CAIRO: In Egypt, radio presenters are usually nice romantic guys, talking about love and romance in their smooth voices. One announcer, however, has a lot more to offer. Ahmad El-Esseily is (...)

08 - 08 - 2006
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