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Rice preparation made easy

Rice preparation made easy

Anyone who has randomly decided to start cooking at some point in life is aware of the difficulties associated with…
Shisha-licious: Cairo’s top five shisha joints

Shisha-licious: Cairo’s top five shisha joints

In Egypt, they call it shisha, in Syria and Lebanon they call it argeella, and in Turkey they call it…
Massala at the Karvin Hotel

Massala at the Karvin Hotel

Several years ago, while living in Beirut, I was a regular visitor to Cairo. When I arrived, friends were always…
Young designer Yousra Shaher talks about family, mashrabeya and inspiration

Young designer Yousra Shaher talks about family, mashrabeya and inspiration

Yousra Shaher’s furniture is not about aesthetics. “It’s mainly about the concept, the inspiration and what this concept means to…
Local group aims to end cruelty to animals

Local group aims to end cruelty to animals

The promotion of animals rights is often mocked in Egypt as being irrelevant. Nevertheless, people are aware of the inhumane…
July summer sips: The ‘Cairo-politan’

July summer sips: The ‘Cairo-politan’

The Cosmopolitan is a drink that reminds us of the cold streets of New York City and the sophisticated narration…
Gourmet summer burgers

Gourmet summer burgers

Nothing can quell the craving for a burger when it hits. There's something about the juiciness, the lettuce crunch, the…
10-step summer makeup

10-step summer makeup

Sporting a safe tan adds a glow to your look and lessens time and effort spent on makeup. As a…
Taking sanctuary in the Sinai Peninsula: Local beach roundup Part III

Taking sanctuary in the Sinai Peninsula: Local beach roundup Part III

From Ras Sudr to Taba, Al-Masry Al-Youm devotes the third part of a local beach roundup to the best spots…
Red Sea Riviera – Local Beach Roundup Part II

Red Sea Riviera – Local Beach Roundup Part II

Egypt's aptly-named Red Sea Riviera encompasses all the beaches along the Red Sea, both on the Sinai Peninsula and the…
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