Life & Style
Poor healthcare, surgical malpractice causing incontinence in women
February 4, 2013
Poor healthcare, surgical malpractice causing incontinence in women
One day, Ne’ma Barbary, 27, woke up to learn that she could no longer control herself when she went to…
A suburban gem: Despite location, Saffron in 6th of October is a delight
February 3, 2013
A suburban gem: Despite location, Saffron in 6th of October is a delight
Over the years, this column has gone to great lengths to disparage the dining offerings available on Cairo’s suburban fringe.…
Bejeweled: Two young designers create winter collections for 2013
January 31, 2013
Bejeweled: Two young designers create winter collections for 2013
Local jewelry and accessories have grown in popularity in the past few years, with homegrown designers honing their skills and…
Muscat Fashion Week comes to a close
January 30, 2013
Muscat Fashion Week comes to a close
Now in its third year, Oman’s annual Muscat Fashion Week last week attracted a host of the region’s most talented…
Koshary, lentils and fuul, oh my! Vegetarian fare is a natural part of Egyptian cuisine
January 28, 2013
Koshary, lentils and fuul, oh my! Vegetarian fare is a natural part of Egyptian cuisine
As vegetarian diets continue to grow in popularity around the world, more and more Egyptians are making the shift to…
Traditional Egyptian food in Zamalek: 3am Hawawshy worth a try
January 27, 2013
Traditional Egyptian food in Zamalek: 3am Hawawshy worth a try
In a little alley off of Shagaret al-Dor Street in Zamalek, a new hawawshy chain has just opened its first…
Tahrir revisited: From mundane crossing to a house of history
January 24, 2013
Tahrir revisited: From mundane crossing to a house of history
Just before it became the site of political tourism after housing mass protests and sit-ins in 2011 demanding the fall…
Sip’n Dip offers chocolate fountains, home-style entertainment
January 23, 2013
Sip’n Dip offers chocolate fountains, home-style entertainment
Sip’n Dip, a new addition to the growing food and entertainment venues around Omar Ibn al-Khattab Street in Heliopolis, opened…
‘Make your grandma proud’: Scrumptious smoothies from Lychee will keep you healthy and happy
January 21, 2013
‘Make your grandma proud’: Scrumptious smoothies from Lychee will keep you healthy and happy
Lychee, the latest addition to Zamalek’s Brazil Street, opened last month with a small gathering. But the hype the juice…
A little help from your friends
January 20, 2013
A little help from your friends
You’ve got new workout clothes and a new gym membership, and one day you wake up and get out of…