Ahmed Ramadan
Eid hotspots: Where to enjoy while stuck in Cairo
Life & Style
September 7, 2010
Eid hotspots: Where to enjoy while stuck in Cairo
While some are lucky enough to travel to the Red Sea bungalows or sandy beaches of the North Coast during…
Why do we travel? To be free
Life & Style
September 6, 2010
Why do we travel? To be free
The sky was getting darker and the cold wind was becoming harsher, but hiding behind the closed windows of the…
Ramadan recipes: Aubergine feta tart
Food
September 6, 2010
Ramadan recipes: Aubergine feta tart
Ever since the Life & Style editor dubbed herself "the recipe monster," no one on the Al-Masry Al-Youm staff is…
Meeting the personal trainer of your dreams
Health & Fitness
September 5, 2010
Meeting the personal trainer of your dreams
When planning your workout routine, a personal trainer can make--or break--your plans to accomplish the fitness goals you have been…
Natacha Atlas in Cairo: Starstruck audience and below par performance
Art news
September 4, 2010
Natacha Atlas in Cairo: Starstruck audience and below par performance
Natacha Atlas’ performance had been anticipated with excitement since the beginning of Ramadan. The British performer is the fifth and…
Ramadan mercy tables: A disappearing tradition?
Life & Style
September 1, 2010
Ramadan mercy tables: A disappearing tradition?
Egypt's rahman , or 'mercy,' tables are more of a cultural phenomenon than a religious one. The tables, seen all…
East Winds, West Winds: The original sandstorm
Books
August 28, 2010
East Winds, West Winds: The original sandstorm
Originally published in Cairo 1995, “East Winds, West Winds” is a milestone for both author Mahdi Issa al-Saqr and Iraqi…
Ramadan forever after: Fairytales from Damascus and Beirut
Books
August 26, 2010
Ramadan forever after: Fairytales from Damascus and Beirut
Ramadan is a time of fasting, self-restraint and good deeds. It is also an occasion for storytelling, either in celebration…
Al-Kabeer Awi: Three characters, half a series
Cinema/TV
August 26, 2010
Al-Kabeer Awi: Three characters, half a series
Ahmed Mekki, the Egyptian comedian and movie star, has found his way back to the small screen. The actor releases…
Iftar at Bab al-Nil
Food
August 26, 2010
Iftar at Bab al-Nil
Now that you've RSVPed all your Ramadan invitations and your family and friends have already passed by your house for…