Capital investments Nurturing the fledgling information technology industry is a key component of the government's strategy, writes Ibrahim Nafie

Developing an Arab context Hassan Nafaa looks at old enemies, and new alliances

An impossible equation Both Clinton and Barak promise that the Arab-Israeli conflict can be resolved in one year, Mohamed Sid-Ahmed addresses the real objective behind the promise

Challenges to humanity at century's end Mona Makram Ebeid reflects on UNESCO's role, and the need for a real leader at its helm Close up By Salama Ahmed Salama Taking stock As they manifested their support for the president in the past few weeks, the people voiced their aspirations for the future. --read on--

Naguib Mahfouz The act of writing

Soapbox
Beyond blackboards
Said Ismail Ali

This week: Bouteflika triumphs