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The Canadian philosopher Alain Dunois says in his book "The System of Triviality": "Triviality has extended its rule over all parts of the world... The trivial have taken hold of the joints of power - as

"Does Sorrow Invalidate Certainty?"

As the season of high school results approaches, and the atmosphere is charged more with sorrow and tears than joy and laughter, comes advice such as: "Do not grieve, do not object to God's decree". They are

I read for you "Les Misérables" by Victor Hugo.

When he reached the age of fifty, Victor Hugo became a political refugee, causing much concern, confusion, and doubt within the French government due to his writings about freedom, state laws, and the power of those who

Morning Ramblings - Nothingness

When we say we are in a state of nothingness... we find it's a term unpalatable to everyone. What are you doing? Nothing!! What are you thinking about? Nothing!! And we find their arrows of accusations directed

Artificial Intelligence Crimes

Artificial intelligence has sparked concern about the many ways new tools can be used for fraudulent purposes; from data breaches to phishing attacks, where scammers trick people into sharing passwords or sending money to an

A Landmark Revolution in Egypt's History

The accomplishments achieved in Egypt over the past decade underscore the success of June 30th, which was the real revolution to correct the nation's course. The June 30th revolution was the genuine start for Egypt's

Diaries of the 30th June 2013 Revolution.. (The Beginning)

After the January revolution, the country passed through many events until the presidential elections were held, and the Muslim Brotherhood's candidate Dr. Mohammad Morsi won. The masses were optimistic, awaiting

"Shawqi in Search of a Job for El-Zayyat"

Ahmed Hassan El-Zayyat (1885 - 1968) is considered one of the prominent figures of the cultural renaissance in Egypt and the Arab world, and the founder of "Al-Risala" magazine. He was chosen as a member of the

My Story with Alaa Abdel Khaleq

Fate decided to bind a deep friendship between my father - may he rest in peace - and Hajj Abdel Khaleq, the father of the late singer Alaa Abdel Khaleq - may they both rest in peace. My father was the Imam of one of the

Is it human weakness or deceit?

Human fate is not separate from others. Our days flow connected with other people’s lives. Our decisions, everyday actions and deeds directly or indirectly affect others. We live together as humans in a community

Ama Ata Aidoo: A Sparrow from Africa

The relationship between East and West, and the conflict between Eastern values and Western values, have been- and will remain - a subject of questioning, research, and a theme that stories, plays, novels, and travel

Watch: The Marriage Contract of Ahmed Hisham and Sandy Ahmed Among Family and Friends

Yesterday, Thursday, the marriage contract of Ahmed Hisham, a legal affairs officer at the National Bank of Egypt, and Sandy Ahmed Al-Baz, an interior designer, was held in the presence of a large number of family and

The life and legacy of late renowned Ghanaian author Ama Ata Aidoo in a Panel Discussion

The Toyin Falola Interviews, in Partnership with Pan-African Writers’ Association (PAWA) will have a Panel Discussion on Ama Ata Aidoo with distinguished panelists: Ashraf Aboul-Yazid, Bisi Adjapon, Dr. Akwasi Aidoo,

Celebrating Eid in Glasgow

When I went to live in Europe for three years for the first time in my life I had contradicting feelings. I was so excited but at the same time, as an Arab and a Muslim, I was worried. I had a lot of fears: will I be