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Burma, in and out of the loop

Burma, in and out of the loop

After nearly 50 years under military rule, Burma is turning a page. Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel laureate and…
Flash mob, flash flop

Flash mob, flash flop

A flash mob at the Ramses Train Station on Thursday sparked tension with spectators and officers of the station’s police…
How organic is ‘organic’?

How organic is ‘organic’?

When deciding between the types of fruits, vegetables, meat and poultry to buy for your family, you are expected to…
As drug addiction rises in Cairo, experts offer recommendations

As drug addiction rises in Cairo, experts offer recommendations

Drug addiction is a major problem in Cairo, but one that is very rarely written about or discussed in politics…
Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a fortune teller

Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a fortune teller

Egypt is a massive living organism — a web of ticking clocks, each set to a slightly different millisecond. With…
Take a trip down the Red Sea coast

Take a trip down the Red Sea coast

If you are Egyptian or just visiting Egypt, the Red Sea is definitely worth exploring. The road from Cairo all…
Kempinski’s Herbal Spa: Spoil yourself

Kempinski’s Herbal Spa: Spoil yourself

The air carries the fresh smell of jasmine and Far Eastern tunes calmly fill the space of Kempinski's Herbal Spa.…
Nubre: Fruits of the Azza Fahmy Workshop Exhibited at British Council

Nubre: Fruits of the Azza Fahmy Workshop Exhibited at British Council

It’s always inspiring to see the fruit of creative labor on display, especially when the products have been created in…
Turkish soaps: The love, the romance and the alternate reality

Turkish soaps: The love, the romance and the alternate reality

It’s 8 pm and most Egyptian women are glued to their TV screens to see how Kerim will win Fatma’s…
Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a felucca man

Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a felucca man

Egypt is a massive living organism — a web of ticking clocks, each set to a slightly different millisecond. With…
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