Arabs are disappointed by Netanyahu's policy statement on Middle East peace, but will they do anything? Dina Ezzat looks for answers

Minister of Culture Farouk Hosni's campaign to become the next UNESCO secretary-general hits the headlines yet again, reports Nevine El-Aref

Reem Leila speaks with Hend Hanafi, who this week became Egypt's first female university president

During excavation work at the Tombs of the Nobles on Luxor's West Bank an Egyptian archaeological mission has stumbled upon what it believes is the tomb of Amen-Em-Epet, Supervisor of Hunters during the reign of the monotheistic Pharaoh Akhnaten, reports Nevine El-Aref

Poresident Hosni Mubarak has announced the nomination of Sherif Shahin as Egypt's new ambassador to Iraq. Currently serving as Egyptian ambassador to Zambia, Shahin is expected to arrive in the Iraqi capital within a few months following the finalisation of logistic and security arrangements...

Former interior minister Nabawi Ismail, a controversial figure during his term in office under the presidency of Anwar El-Sadat, passed away on Monday at the age of 84...

The Shura Council has appointed Abdel-Moneim Said as new board chairman of Al-Ahram, reports Gamal Essam El-Din

Twenty-nine cases and more to come. So what is being done, asks Reem Leila

As the number of cases of swine flu continues to rise, Shaden Shehab assesses the public mood

A merge of swine and avian flu viruses could lead to a far more virulent strain emerging, reports Reem Leila

How useful is the government's emergency plan? Reem Leila reports

The People's Assembly descended into a shouting match as it debated a legislative amendment that will give more seats to women, reports Gamal Essam El-Din