Sarah ElMeshad
Communities: The quiet world of Japanese women in Egypt
Life & Style
August 29, 2012
Communities: The quiet world of Japanese women in Egypt
When Keiko’s fiancĂ©e was convincing her to move to Egypt after they married and his training contract in Japan would…
Making travel halal: Amid tourism troubles, some in industry see opportunity for a niche market
Life & Style
August 23, 2012
Making travel halal: Amid tourism troubles, some in industry see opportunity for a niche market
Many Egyptians are worried about how the rise of Islamists will affect tourism, but others in the field hope that…
A season of giving: For some children, Eid festivities might be more material than spiritual
Life & Style
August 19, 2012
A season of giving: For some children, Eid festivities might be more material than spiritual
Once the crescent moon is sighted and the new month of the Islamic calendar brings the first day of Eid,…
Tuesday’s papers: Takes on the Sinai attack
Egypt
August 7, 2012
Tuesday’s papers: Takes on the Sinai attack
Sunday’s attack in Sinai near Rafah is the focus of Tuesday’s news. Speculation over who carried out the attacks…
Sunday’s papers: Egypt’s future is debated and Clinton makes waves
Egypt
July 15, 2012
Sunday’s papers: Egypt’s future is debated and Clinton makes waves
The Court of Cassation's announcement that ruling on the decision to dissolve the People's Assembly is not within its jurisdiction,…
Monday’s papers: A game of musical chairs for Al-Azhar
Egypt
July 2, 2012
Monday’s papers: A game of musical chairs for Al-Azhar
The early departure of Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb and other members of the high council of Islamic scholars from…
Students compete for Mt. Sinai trip with Everest climber, for charity
Life & Style
June 19, 2012
Students compete for Mt. Sinai trip with Everest climber, for charity
Students from three schools competed to raise the most money for children with special needs in a competition arranged by…
Egyptian students go global, but is it worth the price?
Life & Style
June 6, 2012
Egyptian students go global, but is it worth the price?
A change from traditional field trips to the local museum or nearby nature reserve, international schools in Egypt have started…
Brotherhood ‘is the old regime,’ says Shafiq
Egypt
June 3, 2012
Brotherhood ‘is the old regime,’ says Shafiq
“The Muslim Brotherhood is the old [Hosni Mubarak] regime,” said presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq in a press conference held Sunday…