Ahmed Ramadan

A personal collection with a personal connection
Art news

A personal collection with a personal connection

You can buy a house, but it is a hard job to create a home. The art of turning this…
The Expendables: Old-school testosterone fest
Cinema/TV

The Expendables: Old-school testosterone fest

“The Expendables,” which had its US release back in August and reached Egyptian cinemas earlier this month, managed to capture…
Winemaking in the Middle East: Lebanon
Life & Style

Winemaking in the Middle East: Lebanon

In an region where Islam prevails, winemaking can be a failing trade. It's well-known that Muslims are prohibited from drinking,…
Not in the mood: How to inspire yourself to exercise
Health & Fitness

Not in the mood: How to inspire yourself to exercise

Trust me, I know the feeling! Every once in a while (read: every other day) I, too, get tired of…
Bento Box in the Bird Cage
Food

Bento Box in the Bird Cage

There is something about Thai food that manages to mesmerize me every time I taste it, but I’m not quite…
Alexandria Film Festival’s day three: Palestinian sorrows, Turkish fears and French blues
Cinema/TV

Alexandria Film Festival’s day three: Palestinian sorrows, Turkish fears and French blues

The Alexandria film festival is into its second day. On Thursday, 16 September, the Green Plaza screens, which are showing…
London cabs in Cairo
Life & Style

London cabs in Cairo

The landscape of Cairo transportation services has widened in the past couple of years, with yellow cabs and white taxis…
Jet lag: Resting your body clock
Health & Fitness

Jet lag: Resting your body clock

As you board the plane heading west to New York or east to Hong Kong, you might be practically thinking…
Breaking the rules: Egyptian cinemas to screen American movies during Eid
Cinema/TV

Breaking the rules: Egyptian cinemas to screen American movies during Eid

The Egyptian movie industry continues its decline during the Eid season. After suffering a tough summer with lower-than-usual income from…
Fawazeer Miriam: A nostalgic but disappointing Ramadan quiz show
Art news

Fawazeer Miriam: A nostalgic but disappointing Ramadan quiz show

Fifteen years have passed since the last recognizable fawazeer (quiz) show ran on Egyptian TV and still no one has…
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