The bombshell
A novelist's rejection of a state award, the opening of a national dialogue and a campaign against the US ambassador were some of this week's top stories. Amira Howeidy reviews the Egyptian press

Not in the mood
This week, more than others, was time for the Arab press to lament the disunity of the Arab world. Dina Ezzat shares in the agony

Bottom Lines
Quotes from the Arab press