Life & Style
The veil between society and religion
March 10, 2011
The veil between society and religion
For many, the veil, or hijab, is obligatory attire. For others, it represents faith and obedience to God. The act…
A woman’s voice: Part I
March 9, 2011
A woman’s voice: Part I
Women gathered Tuesday, 8 March, to speak up about their inclusion in the Egyptian state and present demands. Many women…
The nexus of continents: A culturally rich sojourn in Turkey
March 9, 2011
The nexus of continents: A culturally rich sojourn in Turkey
Despite rumors indicating Turkish travel is no longer possible, the visa to this country, one which rests at the European,…
Women’s demo outlines controversial demands
March 8, 2011
Women’s demo outlines controversial demands
In celebration of the 100th International Women’s Day, a group of women’s rights activists organized a One Million Women March…
Golio’s: A touch of Sicilian delight
March 8, 2011
Golio’s: A touch of Sicilian delight
On a calm street in Mohandessin stands a white contemporary villa with the logo Golio’s by the entrance. The restaurant…
AIESEC Egypt to host leadership development seminar
March 7, 2011
AIESEC Egypt to host leadership development seminar
AIESEC Egypt will host AIESEC international conference “Middle East and North Africa Exchange and Leadership Development Seminar” next Friday at…
Get away, for the day
March 7, 2011
Get away, for the day
The pull of local political news, combined with constantly changing safety levels on the streets, may cause you to think…
Streets of Cairo: The everlasting glamour of 26th July Street in Zamalek
March 5, 2011
Streets of Cairo: The everlasting glamour of 26th July Street in Zamalek
26th July Street is more than just a main street that divides the Zamalek district into two: it holds the…
Children’s corner: Helping children through trauma
March 4, 2011
Children’s corner: Helping children through trauma
Whether or not your children have been out in the street chanting “Down with the regime” and dodging rubber bullets,…
My day of street vending in post-revolutionary Tahrir Square
March 3, 2011
My day of street vending in post-revolutionary Tahrir Square
The location is Cairo’s Tahrir Square. It’s Sunday afternoon, the sun is shining down on us and cars are piling…