Egypt's MSMEDA injects EGP2.2b into 51k projects in Alex. over 10 yrs    EGP shows mixed moves vs. USD in early Thursday trading    FRA approves establishment of five new firms for investment fund management, SME financing    Sukari Gold Mine showcases successful public–private partnership: Minister of Petroleum    Egypt's Environment Minister attends AMCEN conference in Nairobi    Egypt considers launching national platform to mobilise green financing for private-sector industrial transformation    Egyptian, Belarusian officials discuss drug registration, market access    Egypt stocks hit record highs in 2025 as reforms fuel rally: Cabinet    Egypt condemns Israeli strikes on Lebanon, Syria    Syria says it will defend its territory after Israeli strikes in Suwayda    Pakistan names Qatari royal as brand ambassador after 'Killer Mountain' climb    Health Ministry denies claims of meningitis-related deaths among siblings    Egypt's Health Min. discusses drug localisation with Sandoz    Egypt, Mexico explore joint action on environment, sustainability    Needle-spiking attacks in France prompt government warning, public fear    Foreign, housing ministers discuss Egypt's role in African development push    Korea Culture Week in Egypt to blend K-Pop with traditional arts    Egypt, France FMs review Gaza ceasefire efforts, reconstruction    CIB finances Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show redevelopment with EGP 963m loan    Egypt's PM urges BRICS to prioritise peace    Greco-Roman tombs with hieroglyphic inscriptions discovered in Aswan    Egypt reveals heritage e-training portal    Three ancient rock-cut tombs discovered in Aswan    Sisi launches new support initiative for families of war, terrorism victims    Egypt's GAH, Spain's Konecta discuss digital health partnership    Egypt expands e-ticketing to 110 heritage sites, adds self-service kiosks at Saqqara    Egypt's Irrigation Minister urges scientific cooperation to tackle water scarcity    Palm Hills Squash Open debuts with 48 international stars, $250,000 prize pool    Egypt's Democratic Generation Party Evaluates 84 Candidates Ahead of Parliamentary Vote    On Sport to broadcast Pan Arab Golf Championship for Juniors and Ladies in Egypt    Golf Festival in Cairo to mark Arab Golf Federation's 50th anniversary    Germany among EU's priciest labour markets – official data    Cabinet approves establishment of national medical tourism council to boost healthcare sector    Egypt's PM follows up on Julius Nyerere dam project in Tanzania    Paris Olympic gold '24 medals hit record value    A minute of silence for Egyptian sports    Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban    It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game    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 Khalaf Al Habtoor
President-elect Trump deserves a chance
Free and fair elections are one of democracy's main pillars as is the smooth and peaceful transfer of power. America has chosen and, whether one approves of that choice or not, it should be accepted and respected both at home and abroad. It is no (...)

13 - 11 - 2016
My message to Obama's successor
I am currently travelling around the United States (US) after spending a very enlightening few days in Washington DC where I was privileged to address delegates attending the 25th Annual Arab-US Policymakers Conference for the second year (...)

06 - 11 - 2016
JASTA could open a can of worms on 9/11
Now that congress has passed the ‘Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act' (JASTA) into law, permitting individuals, including the family members of 9/11 victims, to sue a sovereign state for the actions of its nationals in contravention of (...)

11 - 10 - 2016
Saudi Arabia: a victim of hate campaigns
Do not expect to hear a good word about the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on any Western media outlet these days. There is growing evidence of an international campaign built on exaggerations to blacken the country's reputation and undermine its regional (...)

30 - 08 - 2016
Britain needs a competiveness shake-up
I love England. Always have and always will. I am never happier than when there is a carpet of snow covering the garden and fields surrounding my country home or just out for a stroll with friends along the lush green banks of the Thames watching (...)

01 - 08 - 2016
Saudi Arabia, a target of hypocrisy and double standards
To my astonishment and dismay, Western powers, human rights groups and international institutions have ganged-up against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia alleging "human rights abuses" over its execution of 47 terrorists, tried and sentenced for their (...)

11 - 01 - 2016
Celebrating ten years of exceptional rule
The day 4 January 2016 marks the tenth anniversary of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid's accession to Ruler of Dubai. It is a day for celebration and giving thanks. This is an opportunity for Emiratis to express their appreciation for an exceptional (...)

06 - 01 - 2016
Ignore Trump's bigotry at your peril!
Donald Trump is smashing red lines at the rate of knots, yet his popularity with Republican voters is soaring. Most polls place him way ahead with 35% nationwide; 19% higher than his closest rival. The more vulgar and offensive he is, the more the (...)

16 - 12 - 2015
Al-Assad must not get away with his crimes
Ancient cities and World Heritage sites across Syria have been turned into wastelands of blood-soaked rubble littered with infants' shoes and toys. Almost 300,000 Syrians have been killed and 11 million displaced. If there is one person to blame for (...)

09 - 11 - 2015
Arab League's inaction is shameful
Everyone is talking about the refugee crisis overwhelming Europe; everyone apart from the League of Arab States that is. To date it has had little to say on the topic and, as far as I can tell, has no plan to help alleviate the problem. Why have (...)

23 - 09 - 2015
Their pain is our shame
By Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor What does it say about our part of the world that our Syrian brothers and sisters feel the need to flee to a place where they are not wanted? To a place where they are being humiliated and insulted! What does it say about (...)

10 - 09 - 2015
Education is tomorrow's oxygen
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world," argued the late South African leader Nelson Mandela. Truer words have rarely been said, but I would qualify his statement by prefacing education with "quality". By (...)

16 - 08 - 2015
Security is key to the UAE's freedom
"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance," said the 18th century Irish politician John Philpot Curran. I could not agree more, especially when there are so many unscrupulous people abusing their freedom to create violence and anarchy. Sadly, (...)

21 - 07 - 2015
It is our disease and we must cure it
Enough sitting around hoping for miracles! Enough waiting for the United States or its Western allies to cleanse the Arab world from the growing cancer of terrorism! Are Arab countries waiting until ‘Islamic State' fighters knock down their (...)

16 - 06 - 2015
Relying on the US for security is a mistake
At a passing glance, President Barack Obama's meetings with the leaders of the Arab Gulf states have borne fruit in terms of furthering mutual respect and as a building block to closer cooperation. But when one digs beneath the flimflam and the (...)

09 - 06 - 2015
A worrying turn for the revolution
When I penned my column ‘Egypt's youth uprising has been hijacked' in early February, I experienced a deep sense of foreboding. I didn't want to dampen everyone's optimism because, of course, I want the best for the people of Egypt, a great Arab (...)

18 - 04 - 2011
Al Ahwaz will always be Arab
In an era when citizens throughout the Middle East and North African (MENA) region are asking for political change, Iran's systematic oppression of and discrimination against an estimated 8 million Ahwazi Arabs should not be allowed to continue (...)

11 - 04 - 2011
Transparency needed on Bahrain
Before I turn on the TV these days, to watch the news, I brace myself for violence, misery and devastation. The moment 2011 was rung-in, our world appeared to go mad. For me, the greatest madness is what's happening to Bahrain, which just a few (...)

21 - 03 - 2011
The fine line between freedom and anarchy
------------------------------------------------------------------------ The year 2011 will forever be known as the year of revolt; I just pray that it doesn't become the century's most revolting. There are so many revolutions and civil uprisings (...)

03 - 03 - 2011
Even a corner shop needs a manager
While I heartily congratulate the Egyptian people on achieving the impossible, I'm also a realist. There are many aspects to this revolution that may have negative implications for the entire region. Looking beyond the current euphoria, following (...)

28 - 02 - 2011
Be careful what you wish for
No-one can fail to be moved by the sight of young, educated men and women demonstrating in Cairo's Al Tahrir Square for a better future. When so many Arab countries allow their presidents free rein to hold on to power indefinitely and groom their (...)

09 - 02 - 2011
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