Sarah ElMeshad
Optimism pervades Cityscape real estate convention
Art news
February 21, 2012
Optimism pervades Cityscape real estate convention
Real estate developers participating in Cityscape Egypt 2012 used longer payment plans, smaller affordable houses and additional promotional material to…
Palestinian-Egyptians refuse to be identified by passports
Life & Style
February 16, 2012
Palestinian-Egyptians refuse to be identified by passports
Roba al-Sotary greets her guests in a traditional beige dress with red floral pattern, which represents a Palestinian tribe. Her…
For the love of olives
Food
February 7, 2012
For the love of olives
Green, black, ripe, raw, whole or as an oil, the health benefits of olives in all their forms are extensive.…
Thursday’s papers: The Camel Battle anniversary and the Port Said massacre
Egypt
February 2, 2012
Thursday’s papers: The Camel Battle anniversary and the Port Said massacre
On the 1st anniversary of the “Battle of the Camel,” Thursday’s newspapers carried reports of the bloody events that took…
Winter mosquitoes fight the cold
Health & Fitness
January 16, 2012
Winter mosquitoes fight the cold
Contrary to popular belief, mosquito season isn't just summertime — you'll have to deal with them in winter, too. "Mosquitoes…
Rise in cesarean births could be putting mothers and babies at risk
Life & Style
January 9, 2012
Rise in cesarean births could be putting mothers and babies at risk
Although the exact rate cannot be confirmed, the number of cesarean section deliveries (also known as "c-sections") in Egypt has…
Tuesday’s papers: Military has questions, not answers
Egypt
December 20, 2011
Tuesday’s papers: Military has questions, not answers
“The armed forces show sorrow, denial, condemnation; they accuse and question but do not give answers,” reads a headline in…
Voters express worry amid violence in Tahrir
Life & Style
December 19, 2011
Voters express worry amid violence in Tahrir
While the second round of the elections was underway, clashes erupted between the military and protesters in Cairo. With a…
Too young to vote, high school kids provide election services
Life & Style
December 14, 2011
Too young to vote, high school kids provide election services
With the recent Egyptian parliamentary elections leaving most Egyptians in a state of euphoria over the idea of their voices…
Thursday’s papers: Judges encounter difficulties during voting
Egypt
December 1, 2011
Thursday’s papers: Judges encounter difficulties during voting
Judges' difficulties monitoring the electoral process — from trouble protecting ballot boxes, being attacked inside voting booths and irregularities in…