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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…
No time for Swedish meatballs

No time for Swedish meatballs

What does the peaceful and wealthy country of Sweden have in common with downtown Cairo’s Tahrir Square, the staging ground…
The microbus mafia

The microbus mafia

“I said the backseat takes only three passengers. If you don't like it, get off the bus.”
Voters express worry amid violence in Tahrir

Voters express worry amid violence in Tahrir

While the second round of the elections was underway, clashes erupted between the military and protesters in Cairo. With a…
Streets of Cairo: Midan Suares, Maadi

Streets of Cairo: Midan Suares, Maadi

The Maadi Sporting and Yacht Club or “Nadi al-Maadi” is an important hub for Maadi residents, allowing them to cross…
In contrast to January, protesters bring everyday life to Tahrir

In contrast to January, protesters bring everyday life to Tahrir

Besides reaching a new level of understanding of tear gas remedies and how to avoid arrest, Tahrir demonstrators have come…
Too young to vote, high school kids provide election services

Too young to vote, high school kids provide election services

With the recent Egyptian parliamentary elections leaving most Egyptians in a state of euphoria over the idea of their voices…
To buy or not to buy Egyptian… That is the question

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…
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