Date of source: Sunday, June 15, 2008
Al-Jumhūriyah reports about the interview of Yediot Ahronoth with Farūq Husnī, Egyptian Minister of Culture.
Date of source: Monday, May 5, 2008
Egyptian Minister of Culture Fārūq Husnī denies circulated rumors about permitting three Israeli novels at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, stressing that he is not with the naturalization of the relationships with Israel before "just and general" peace is achieved.
Date of source: Sunday, May 11, 2008
The author comments on the Culture Minister and his potential appointment to UNESCO, wondering how he can be considered for the position having openly proclaimed the need to burn books in his ministry about Israel.
Date of source: Saturday, April 26, 2008
The author talks about a symposium that was held in Spain to discuss the role of religions in the building of peace and praises King ‘Abd Allah Bin ‘Abd al-‘Azīz and Mr. Federico Mayor Zaragoza for their contributions to interfaith dialogue.
Date of source: Wednesday, April 23, 2008
The article shows how translation is important to bridging the current gap between civilizations.
Date of source: Sunday, April 27, 2008
An article is distributed to university students dictating the means of dealing with non-Muslims.
Date of source: Monday, March 31, 2008
While the majority of Muslims call to boycott The Netherlands because of the offensive movie ’Fitna,’ some extremists attacked Dutch interests in certain countries. However, Dr, ‘Alī Jum‘ah, the muftī of Egypt explained the way he reacted: “I carried the Glorious Qur’ān, kissed it and read it for...
Date of source: Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Translation is a way of promoting the culture of tolerance, combating terrorism and fighting stereotypes.
Date of source: Thursday, January 10, 2008 to Friday, January 11, 2008
Dr. Butrus Butrus Ghālī, the former secretary general of the UN and chairman of the National Council for Human Rights in Egypt discusses the situation in Egypt in relation to international events and provides information about the council’s activities.
Date of source: Sunday, February 10, 2008
The following article presents the second in a series discussing the “talibanization” of education in Egypt.