Life & Style
To buy or not to buy Egyptian… That is the question
December 13, 2011
To buy or not to buy Egyptian… That is the question
Egyptian talkshow host Amr Adib recently launched a global campaign encouraging Egyptians to buy their country’s products on Friday 16…
Occupy Facebook: A new era for spam and unjustified activism?
December 12, 2011
Occupy Facebook: A new era for spam and unjustified activism?
Since Friday, thousands of Egyptians have taken to spamming dozens of official public pages on Facebook. The walls and inboxes…
Street vendors and traditional healers: Cairo’s diverse Chinese community
December 11, 2011
Street vendors and traditional healers: Cairo’s diverse Chinese community
The taxi driver in "Fool Al Seen Al Azeem" (The Great Bean of China), a famous Egyptian comedy set in…
Zeitouna Lebanese Bistro serves up Lebanese food with flair
December 10, 2011
Zeitouna Lebanese Bistro serves up Lebanese food with flair
The newly-opened Zeitouna Lebanese Bistro adds a unique twist to a wide selection of Lebanese delicacies. The bistro, located in…
If your kids will be home for the holidays…
December 9, 2011
If your kids will be home for the holidays…
For many school children, winter break begins next week and school resumes after the first week of January. If you’ve…
Christmas shopping: Your guide to Cairo’s bazaars
December 8, 2011
Christmas shopping: Your guide to Cairo’s bazaars
As the Christmas holiday approaches, seasonal bazaars are popping up around Cairo. The bazaars present the opportunity to enjoy the…
Google’s efforts for the Egyptian elections
December 7, 2011
Google’s efforts for the Egyptian elections
Google recently unveiled its new elections page to help empower Egyptians and offer information on the various parties and parliamentary…
UNAIDS urges action against HIV in Middle East and North Africa
December 6, 2011
UNAIDS urges action against HIV in Middle East and North Africa
Though HIV has been rapidly sweeping the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region since 2001, making it one of…
Chop Chop: Quality new Asian concept arrives in Giza
December 5, 2011
Chop Chop: Quality new Asian concept arrives in Giza
Nile Street in Giza between the Four Seasons and Gold’s Gym is one of Cairo’s most prolific dining destinations. Along…
The culture of self
December 4, 2011
The culture of self
In the last 9 months, it has become common for young Egyptians to carry pepper spray, stun guns and baby…