Interview

Defeating dependency. Palestinian-American businessman Sam Bahour. (Courtesy of Sam Bahour)
In times of turbulence, Palestinians continue to put nonviolent pressure on Israel
Sharmila Devi
Beyond the two-state solution. Founder of Terrestrial Jerusalem Daniel Seidemann. (Courtesy of Daniel Seidemann)
In Jerusalem, the old American-led order has ended
Sharmila Devi
Hussein Mahmoud Hamouda, professor of Italian literature and language at the College of Arts of Helwan University. (Al Arab)
Egyptian linguist Hussein Mahmoud: ‘Translation is the best medium for dialogue between civilisations’
Khaled Bayoumi
Director of the Council for Arab-British Understanding (Caabu) Chris Doyle. (Courtesy of Chris Doyle)
British policy in Middle East ‘is treading water’
Sharmila Devi
Journalist-turned-MP Paula Yacoubian. (Paula Yacoubian campaign office)
Leading media figure Paula Yacoubian, a new face in Lebanon’s parliament
Samar Kadi
Critical juncture. Libyan former interim Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril talks during an interview in Cairo, on May 22. (Reuters)
Former PM says Libya risks partition if it rushes to elections
Slim Maherzi, mayor-elect of La Marsa. (Courtesy of Slim Maherzi)
Tunisia’s independents hold the key to restoring trust in public service, politics
Lamine Ghanmi
Jihad Azour, the International Monetary Fund Director of the Middle East and Central Asia. (AFP)
The IMF’s view on the pace of reform in the MENA region
Sharmila Devi
Haitham al-Hajj, head of the General Egyptian Book Organisation. (GEBO)
Despite hardships, head of Egypt’s book organisation holds on to optimism
Hassan Abdel Zaher