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Combat caffeine withdrawal

Combat caffeine withdrawal

A sudden caffeine deprivation can have its toll on those fasting, both mentally and physically. For many, morning coffee seems…
The gift of giving

The gift of giving

  Charity is a cornerstone of Islam. Along with spiritual kindness and compassion toward humanity, charity is a way of…
Childhood delight in Ramadan show “Fawazeer Ramadan”

Childhood delight in Ramadan show “Fawazeer Ramadan”

The 1981 jingle for “Fawazeer Ramadan,” a classic television riddle show, goes: “The matchmaker of the old times always has…
Taraweeh in Alexandria

Taraweeh in Alexandria

Clad in a galabeya and clutching a foldable mat, Luqman Bazlan boards a tram from Chatby toward Raml Station in…
Zamalek salad bars: Low-calorie options for sweltering Ramadan summers

Zamalek salad bars: Low-calorie options for sweltering Ramadan summers

As the weather gets hotter, salads and light, fresh meals become more and more appealing. Fortunately, some eateries in Zamalek…
Sinai nights: Nuweiba’s nightlife has a do-it-yourself magic

Sinai nights: Nuweiba’s nightlife has a do-it-yourself magic

Between the time when the sun disappears behind the mountain ranges to the west and reappears over the sea’s horizon…
Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a housekeeper

Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a housekeeper

Soha Magdy wakes up every weekday at 6:30 am. With tea and a piece of mahlab bread, the 30-year-old housekeeper…
Egypt’s first Olympic kayaker is out to prove critics wrong

Egypt’s first Olympic kayaker is out to prove critics wrong

With water rushing under him, Mustafa Saeid paddles up the Nile, putting stretches of the Manial banks behind him. Arcs…
Mr Wok’s offers westernized takeaway noodles

Mr Wok’s offers westernized takeaway noodles

Mr Wok’s takeaway is the latest addition to the stream of restaurants popping up on or around 26th July Street…
Postcard from Attahorn: A tour in Atta cave

Postcard from Attahorn: A tour in Atta cave

Put on your long-sleeved jacket, take a deep breath, and get ready for one of the most relaxing tours ever…
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