Date of source: Monday, May 6, 2002
The events in Jenin brought to the surface the fact that the Arabic media is a media of opinion and not a media of news and analysis. It depends on international news agencies in the information it presents. In most cases there is nothing valuable in the Arabic press to read. Arab journalists write...
Date of source: Tuesday, February 21, 2006
The author remembers the accomplishments of late Father George Qanawātī and his valuable contribution to cultural life in Egypt and dialogue between Muslims and Christians.
Date of source: Monday, February 20, 2006
The author argues that Copts’ blood and honor are targeted by the state, as represented by the security authorities and extremists.
Date of source: Sunday, February 19, 2006
Sidhom writes about the latest efforts of the Egyptian government to ease the struggles of Copts who wish for free and equal rights regarding their houses of worship. Although the president seemed to take steps toward this end, the author fears that these steps are flawed at best, and scoffed,...
Date of source: Monday, February 13, 2006
The author suggests ways to have a successful dialogue with the West, calling on Arab countries to be fair to the Western civilization if they want the West to be fair to the Arab and Muslim culture.
Date of source: Tuesday, January 17, 2006
A look into the reasons behind the media storm over conversions of young women and girls from Islam to Christianity and vice versa
Date of source: Tuesday, January 10, 2006
In relation to the cartoons, deemed offensive by many Muslims, the Danish foreign minister phoned his Egyptian counterpart, Ahmad Abu al-Ghayt, and discussed the Danish premier’s statements, in which he denounced any act that could offend any religion or its followers.
Date of source: Thursday, March 9, 2006
Ongoing discussions on conversions of Christians to Islam.
Date of source: Tuesday, December 20, 2005
The author argues that although the right to access information is permitted by the constitution, Arab countries are still lagging behind due to a number of legislations imposing secrecy on information.
Date of source: Monday, December 19, 2005
An introduction to Dr. ‘Abd al-Mu‘tī Bayyoumī’s response to the 30 questions Drs. Cornelis Hulsman sent him concerning the second article of the Egyptian constitution.