Life & Style
Apolitical Egyptians align with anti-military protests as numbers grow in Tahrir
November 22, 2011
Apolitical Egyptians align with anti-military protests as numbers grow in Tahrir
As the violent clashes that started Saturday morning in Tahrir Square continue into their fourth day, many previously apolitical Egyptians…
Egyptians vote abroad
November 21, 2011
Egyptians vote abroad
Egyptian expats' struggle to vote from abroad has been public and very lengthy. Although Egyptians abroad are estimated at about…
Eating in Alexandria
November 21, 2011
Eating in Alexandria
Have you ever taken a one-day trip to Alexandria just for a meal at a fish place, followed by shisha…
Children’s corner: Kids’ workshop celebrating friendship
November 18, 2011
Children’s corner: Kids’ workshop celebrating friendship
Diwan bookstore hosted Friday a friendship event at its Heliopolis branch organized by the edutainment center Kids' Workshop.
Al-Khobar: Retail therapy in Saudi
November 17, 2011
Al-Khobar: Retail therapy in Saudi
As home of the holiest Islamic sites, millions flock to Saudi Arabia every year, but Al-Masry Al-Youm finds there’s more…
Egyptian moonshine: Not for the fainthearted, literally
November 13, 2011
Egyptian moonshine: Not for the fainthearted, literally
Anybody who has frequented Cairo’s non-corporate alcohol retailers or the more humble selection of downtown baladi bars has almost surely…
Zo: Making excellent Asian food affordable
November 11, 2011
Zo: Making excellent Asian food affordable
I thought that Tarek Sherif’s Badaboum was the only conglomerate of upper-tier dining establishments in town. Recently walking into Zo,…
Q&A with Sherif El Taweel: Building educational standards
November 10, 2011
Q&A with Sherif El Taweel: Building educational standards
Part of education is the enduring, continuous, and sometimes daunting process of trying to achieve the perfect mix of elements…