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Pause for Reflection

The Mosques' Day of Open Doors is meant to be a symbolic gesture of promoting cultural exchange. An actual dialogue, however, is taking longer than expected. An example from Duisburg.

One Table

Encounters between Christians and Muslims take place in many German towns and cities. A report from Duisburg .

"The State Should Take Care of Its Muslims"

The USA has long suspected the Saudi-Arabian "World Assembly of Muslim Youth" of supporting terrorism. In an interview with Peter Philipp, however, the organization's former planning director seems quite open-minded

Unofficial State of Emergency in Cairo

As in all predominantly Islamic countries, life in Cairo is turned on its head during the month of Ramadan. Jürgen Stryjak's report conveys the general atmosphere in the city.

Wanted: Turkish Immigrant Workers

The Economic Development Corporation is wooing Turkish investors for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia: at a recent conference in Turkey, it was a case of entrepreneurs courting entrepreneurs. Elmar Kok reports from Izmir

The Unknown Guest of Honour

Only weeks are left before the book fair in Frankfurt. Yet, in Beirut’s cultural scene, nobody seems to know about the event. Lebanese authors are worried, but also get their hopes up. Hannah Wettig reports

Working on an Intercultural Business Climate

For foreigners, making the adjustment to starting up businesses in Germany can be tough, but entrepreneurs from abroad can gain as much from Germany as the country does from them. By Daniel Stoevesandt

Arab Women, the Internet and Public Space

Musa Shteiwi, lecturer of sociology at the University of Jordan in Amman, is one of the few male sociologists who has specialised in women studies. In this article, he argues that the Internet may liberate Arab women from social isolation.

Working Together against Legal Discrimination and Male Violence

Patriarchy and the resulting violence against women and children are increasingly being viewed as a problem both in the western and Arab/Islamic worlds. A group of women’s rights activists from the Maghrib came to Germany to gather information and learn from their colleagues. Martina Sabra reports.

Learning the Immigrant Lesson at a Young Age

Foreigner integration has been a hot-button issue as German politicians battle over the country's first immigration law. At a school in Cologne, the next generation has got it down pat - busily smoothing the road to integration.