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Friday 11 April 2008 (04 Rabi` al-Thani 1429)

Trust a Keystone for Success: Covey

JEDDAH, 9 April 2008 — Many people are familiar with Dr. Stephen R. Covey and his bestselling book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” The same cannot be said of Stephen M.R. Covey, son of the... Full Story


Everyday Foods to Relieve Asthma

More and more babies, children, adults and elderly suffer from asthma and allergies. Such reactions are linked to nutrient and water deficiencies, insufficient activity and oxygen intake, certain foods,... Full Story


Highest Prevalance of Diabetes in ME Region: Research

JEDDAH, 9 April 2008 — According to a research paper released recently by the American Diabetes Association, the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East has one of the highest prevalence of diabetes... Full Story




‘There Are Many Ahmed Zewails Waiting to Be Discovered’

JEDDAH, 7 April 2008 — The American University in Cairo has been in the business of expanding minds for almost 90 years. Now the university is moving from its 7.3-acre campus in downtown Cairo... Full Story


Javid Hassan - The Gem of a Journalist

Retirement is the natural end to one's career. People do matter - and Javid Hassan was certainly one of them - but institutions generally outlast its employees. In fact, that is what many people... Full Story


The Camel: Wholesome Food and Therapy

Due to research for health columns, I have learned to make better health choices; one of them drinking camel or sheep milk. In an earlier column, I wrote about different milk options (Are there Alternatives... Full Story


Pneumococcal Diseases: No. 1 Cause of Serious Illness

JEDDAH, 2 April 2008 — Pneumococcal disease is a leading cause of serious illness in children and adults throughout the world. The disease is caused by a common bacterium, the pneumococcus, which can... Full Story


World Autism Day Marked Today

JEDDAH, 2 April 2008 — On the occasion marking the World Autism Day today, names of talented autistic people who changed the world will be mentioned. Beethoven, Vincent Van Gogh, Thomas Edison, Albert... Full Story