Life & Style
Wine-making in the Middle East: Egypt
October 4, 2010
Wine-making in the Middle East: Egypt
English philosopher Francis Bacon once said, “Age appears to be best in four things: Old wood best to burn, old…
The 13th Pharoans Rally takes to the desert
October 4, 2010
The 13th Pharoans Rally takes to the desert
Today marks the return of the 13th Pharaons' Rally in Egypt's western desert. The 5-day race began this morning at…
Zen: The first Yoga conference in the Middle East
October 3, 2010
Zen: The first Yoga conference in the Middle East
Fitness education in Egypt has taken a huge leap toward introducing the latest international techniques and styles of fitness-related activity…
Amina Khalil: New Fall Collection
October 1, 2010
Amina Khalil: New Fall Collection
Amina Khalil, the local fashion designer well-known for her designs made using khayameya (tent fabric), recently launched her fall/winter collection for…
This fall, make your own style
September 30, 2010
This fall, make your own style
Even though the sun is still ruthless and the oven-like sensation inescapable, technically, at least, fall is upon us, which…
Unforgettable fuul experiences
September 29, 2010
Unforgettable fuul experiences
“Fuul (Fava beans) is the meat of Egyptian people,” a taxi driver told me when I asked to stop at…
Al-Masry Al-Youm readers give props to best of Ramadan TV
September 28, 2010
Al-Masry Al-Youm readers give props to best of Ramadan TV
On Monday night, the Conrad Hotel in Cairo opened its doors to the stars of the recently-concluded Ramadan television drama…
Devour cupcakes
September 28, 2010
Devour cupcakes
Zeinab Mostafa is the proud founder and owner of the “Devour” brand, which offers a wide range of delicious-looking, home-baked…
Tobacco images inappropriate, gruesome…and a bit of a joke
September 27, 2010
Tobacco images inappropriate, gruesome…and a bit of a joke
The numbers speak for themselves: With approximately 40 percent of the male population smoking an average of 19 billion cigarettes…
Mastering makeup: Under eyeglasses
September 27, 2010
Mastering makeup: Under eyeglasses
Sometimes, women prefer to wear glasses rather than contact lenses, especially to work.However, many career oriented women falsely believe that…