Egypt goes undefeated in group stage, hopes abound

As the crowd began to exit a Cairo cafe on Wednesday night, the smiles that graced scores of Egyptians were part of the hope and optimism created by the national

US envoy pushes Syria for Mideast peace

The American Middle East envoy said Syria’s role in the Middle East peace efforts are vital amid antagonism over Washington’s unwavering support for Israel and ignoring Palestinian rights and demands.

Brotherhood anticipate new bout of arrests ahead of the parliamentary elections.

Rumours have been widespread recently that State Security is geared up to conduct their infamous crackdowns with more arrests of leaders and members of the Muslim Brotherhood Movement.

Implications of the Jordanian Parliament’s Dissolution

King Abdullah’s surprising decision to disband the Jordanian parliament on November 23, 2009—only two years after its election—raises a number of questions regarding upcoming municipal and parliamentary elections, as well

Brotherhood Elections, Arrests

Dr. Muhammad Badi’ is the new Supreme Guide of the Muslim Brotherhood, according to an announcement made by his predecessor during a news conference on January 16.

Obama and the Middle East: One Year On, A New Beginning?

Nearly a year since U.S. President Barack Obama spoke on the Washington Capitol steps of a “new way forward” with the Muslim world – and more than six months since

Headlines from the region

The airport of Marrakesh – Menara is part of the 13 best airports in the world, according to a classification established by the monthly “Travel and Leisure” magazine that is

Egypt to play Spain in friendly

Egypt and Spain have agreed to face off in a friendly match scheduled for June 4. The European champions will use the match against the African champions as a pre-World

Just Released: New Issue of the Arab Reform Bulletin

The new issue of the Arab Reform Bulletin, published by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, highlights ongoing political battles in Palestine, Jordan, Libya, and Egypt.

Egypt: Prominent Egyptian Bloggers and Activists Detained

In a show of solidarity to the Egyptian families suffering after the loss of their loved ones in the attacks on the eve of the Orthodox Coptic Christmas, a large