The Arabist

The Arabist

By Issandr El Amrani and friends.

Just like that

Sheikh Khalifa has bestowed the gift of another new city for Egypt, to be dubbed "Sheikh Khalifa City."

Considering Egypt's experience with new cities -- see how much of 10th of Ramadan, 6th of October, and whatever other ugly name based on a date -- I won't be holding my breath.