Date of source: Friday, February 26, 1999
In the small village of Atmeda in Dakhalia governorate, a battle of wills erupted a couple of weeks ago between Amal Shafique Abdullah, the new dean of Al-Azhar Institute for Girls, and the village people, led by the league of Al-Azhar scholars who oppose her appointment because she is a woman.
Date of source: Tuesday, February 23, 1999
The stance on baptism of the Orthodox church is not new "but never before has it been expressed in so explicit terms".
Date of source: Monday, February 22, 1999
An area of 140 feddans will be given back to the Coptic Endowments Authority.
Date of source: Thursday, February 11, 1999
A Jewish synagogue which was built in 1887 was placed on the list of archeological landmarks.
Date of source: Thursday, February 11, 1999
Egypt’s oldest mosque suffers from faulty restoration in the past and rising ground water and urgently needs restoration.
Date of source: Sunday, February 14, 1999 to Saturday, February 20, 1999
Forty-four suspected Islamic militants pleaded not guilty to charges of plotting to unseat the regime when they appeared in a military court on February 4. Most asked the judge to discredit their alleged confessions, because they claim the confessions were extracted under torture.
Date of source: Friday, February 12, 1999
The technique of modern psychiatric treatment is related to the old Zaar ceremonies in Islam.
Date of source: Thursday, February 4, 1999
The article is a half-page interview with Farid Fadel, an Evangelical Christian singer, composer, painter and medical doctor.
Date of source: Thursday, February 4, 1999 to Wednesday, February 17, 1999
The well-known director of the Ibn Khaldoun Institute sees the government has taken a few positive steps to improve the situation of the Copts.
Date of source: Thursday, February 4, 1999 to Wednesday, February 17, 1999
One of Egypt’s most prominent and respected social activists.