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A year in review: Top 25 signs you’ve been through the Egyptian revolution

A year in review: Top 25 signs you’ve been through the Egyptian revolution

As 2011 draws to a close an entire population takes a breath — thankful to have made it through one…
A year in review: Top 10 fashion statements of 2011

A year in review: Top 10 fashion statements of 2011

Worldwide, 2011 was a frenzied year by all means, from political uprisings to natural disasters. This has created room for…
A year in review: Top five eateries opened in Cairo in 2011

A year in review: Top five eateries opened in Cairo in 2011

When you look back at 2011, you may not think of food —beyond KFC’s revolutionary debut in February, food for…
New Year’s Eve guide: Countdown in style

New Year’s Eve guide: Countdown in style

New Year’s Eve preparations are underway everywhere, and if you haven't made plans yet for your celebration, we have a…
Incense: Vanquisher of evil

Incense: Vanquisher of evil

Incense blessing is a known method for protection and chasing away bad energies and evil spirits. Decades ago, Egyptians would…
‘Insanity’: Egypt’s psychiatric history, developments and stigmas

‘Insanity’: Egypt’s psychiatric history, developments and stigmas

While there are still many stigmas associated with mental illness in Egypt, psychiatric hospitals have come a long way since…
Children’s corner: Christmas crafts

Children’s corner: Christmas crafts

Children love to work with their hands, making art and wearing their creations. This Christmas, put together some wearable Christmas-time…
Indian luxury meets Heliopolis at Raj

Indian luxury meets Heliopolis at Raj

The Fairmont Heliopolis opened its new Indian restaurant last month, an addition to its already internationally infused set of lobby…
East London gentrified, but in a good way

East London gentrified, but in a good way

Having lived in London for several years and frequented much of the central London district, I have been amazed to…
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