Louise Sarant
Gaza, face-veil controversy absorb French press
Egypt
December 24, 2009
Gaza, face-veil controversy absorb French press
The situation in the Palestinian Gaza Strip dominated the Middle East sections of most French newspapers this week.
Young designers shine at Christmas artists fair
Art news
December 23, 2009
Young designers shine at Christmas artists fair
The cosy Le Pacha boat hosted last Wednesday and Thursday the second “Christmas Artists Group Fair.” New kids on the…
Report: Arab world must brace for climate change
Environment
December 20, 2009
Report: Arab world must brace for climate change
In late November, the Arab Forum for Environmental Development (AFED) released its second report on the potential impact of climate…
Zahi Hawass: “I want it back”
Archaeology
December 20, 2009
Zahi Hawass: “I want it back”
Zahi Hawass, Egypt's foremost archaeologist and secretary general of the High Council of Antiquities, caused a stir in the UK…
The local bawab: Beyond the surface
Life & Style
December 13, 2009
The local bawab: Beyond the surface
Undeniably a force to be reckoned with in any local metropolis, the influence of the bawab (doorkeeper) can often extend…
A whirlwind of morbidity and elegance
Fashion
December 9, 2009
A whirlwind of morbidity and elegance
On the catwalk with Egyptian stylist Abdelhak Last Wednesday, the usually impassive face of the giant Buddha seated cross-legged in…
Bulaq, or how to shop on a budget?
Life & Style
December 9, 2009
Bulaq, or how to shop on a budget?
One would imagine the tacky clothes displayed in the shop windows on Talaat Harb Street to be affordable, considering the…
Reporting youth
Egypt
December 7, 2009
Reporting youth
Six media partners came together Sunday with the aim of improving both reporting and understanding of youth from around the…
A Life in Paradise
Books
December 6, 2009
A Life in Paradise
The American University in Cairo's Tahrir Bookstore hosted the famous Egyptologist Zahi Hawass last Saturday at 5pm for a book…