Monthly Archives: February 2011

Muslim Brotherhood on moderate path

The Muslim Brotherhood — the biggest opposition force in Egypt — is mistrusted in the West and by some in Egypt. The BBC’s Tarik Kafala investigates its platform and activities. THE Brotherhood runs hospitals, schools, banks, community centres, and facilities … read more

Egyptian students rally for return of tourists

As hundreds of Egyptian college students rallied at the iconic pyramids of Giza Friday to promote tourism, camel guide Salah Shabani stood to the side and looked on with sadness. It’s been two weeks since a popular uprising forced President … read more

Former senior diplomat to found political party

Former Assistant Foreign Minister Abdallah al-Ashaal intends to found a new political party, the Free Egypt Party, according to MENA, Egypt’s official news agency. An official announcement will be made at a press conference in Cairo this week, al-Ashaal said. … read more

Egypt’s VP survived assassination attempt

An assassination attempt against then Vice President Omar Suleiman was foiled during the 18-day uprising which led to the resignation of Egypt’s former president, announced Egyptian foreign minister Ahmed Abul Gheit during a television interview on Wednesday. Aboul Gheit said … read more

Egyptians pack Tahrir for protest and celebration

Egypt’s new military rulers, promising to guard against “counter-revolution,” faced political pressure on Friday to purge the cabinet of ministers appointed by Hosni Mubarak as thousands of protesters gathered in Cairo. On the eve of the rally that will also … read more

Egypt’s Tourism Industry Faces Sharp Reversal

Egypt’s tourism industry is losing $1 billion a month as tourists avoid the country in the wake of the revolution that toppled Hosni Mubarak as president. “The effects have been drastic,” Omayma el-Husseini, spokeswoman of the Egyptian Tourism Ministry, said … read more