Alexandria again and forever
Outside the Middle East, the name of the Egyptian city Alexandria evokes images of the city’s lighthouse, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world or the ancient library of Alexandria. Both are symbolic of a golden age of culture and knowledge. Beyond these historical artifacts, the West has usually perceived the port city as an oasis of religious, cultural and political tolerance—a veritable, yet disappearing cosmopolitan sanctuary.
Source: Jadaliyya
What the Iran nuclear deal means - and what it doesn't
Iran and the 5+1/E3+3 Powers (US, Britain, France, Germany, China, and Russia) have at last completed a comprehensive nuclear agreement after years of discussions and threats of conflict. The deal sets out requirements for keeping Iran’s nuclear programme from producing nuclear weapons, and establishes a timeline for lifting sanctions that have pushed the country to the brink.
But how can the complexities of the 139-page document be understood, especially amid the already charged argument between those who support and those who oppose the deal? Here are the fundamental points.
Source: Your Middle East
Egypt's minorities gather for iftar at Jewish synagogue
In celebration of the Coptic Apostles’ Feast on July 12, the Egyptian Coalition of Minorities hosted its second annual iftar at the Sha’ar Hashamayim Synagogue in Downtown Cairo, commonly known as Adly Street Synagogue.
The iftar, which is the breaking of the fast at sunset during the Islamic Holy Month of Ramadan, was attended by representatives of Egypt’s religious and ethnic minorities, who gathered to celebrate and advocate for the diversity and pluralism of the Egyptian society.
Source: Egyptian Streets
