Heba Helmy
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Heba is a graduate of the Faculty of Arts, English Department, Cairo University. She has also studied literature at the American University in Cairo.
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“They are our future leaders and with their passion, talent and hard work, this country shall see the light of day,” says Hanan Ezz Eddin in an enthusiastic tone, explaining the purpose of her new project, "Dear Egypt."
The...
Whenever I see a fork twirling strands in a spoon with yummy meat sauce, my stomach starts to growl. When I was a child, spaghetti and meatballs was my favorite Italian dish. It can be easily prepared in no time at all. No wonder it is still my...
Fasting during Ramadan is an opportunity to reset your metabolism and reduce extra weight by adopting a healthy, balanced diet.
As Ramadan falls this year during the hot ,long days of summer, the body loses significant amounts of salt and water in...
The long-awaited trial of ousted President Hosni Mubarak dominates the headlines of both state-run and independent newspapers Wednesdsay. Though some doubted whether Mubarak would actually appear in court, millions around the world anticipated...
Since Ramadan is regarded by Muslims as a time for realizing self-restraint and strengthening conviction in God, some mothers utilize the opportunity to teach their children to fast, even though Muslim children are not obligated to before reaching...
Gamal Esmat, professor of hematology and gastroenterology at Cairo University, believes that more attention must be paid to the prevention and treatment of Hepatitis C in Egypt.
“With a national prevalence rate of around 10 percent of the...
As the nation counts down to Ramadan in August, a group of students from the American University in Cairo has been channeling its efforts into providing the residents of Ain al-Sira with basic foodstuffs throughout the holy month.
The AUC students...
Combining education and entertainment for children has never been easy to achieve. But KidZania Egypt has an unusual and innovative approach to providing entertainment with a strong educational aspect.
KidZania is an indoor theme park built as a...
Optimism, joy, hope and love are all parts of the logo for Pepsi’s latest advertising campaign, “Express Yourself,” which has been launched in an effort to finance new community and social development projects to be undertaken by...
Both state-run and independent newspapers shed light on protesters’ escalating anger over the new ministers nominated to Prime Minister Essam Sharaf’s cabinet.
For its lead story, Al-Ahram reports on Sharaf’s announcement to...
