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A new kind of bank in town

A new kind of bank in town

It might not be the cutest thing about a new born baby, but the umbilical cord hanging from its belly…
Bulaq, or how to shop on a budget?

Bulaq, or how to shop on a budget?

One would imagine the tacky clothes displayed in the shop windows on Talaat Harb Street to be affordable, considering the…
Welcome to Christmas

Welcome to Christmas

A Christmas tree lighting ceremony was held yesterday evening at the Ramses Hilton ballroom. The ceremony started with children from…
It is time for Holiday

It is time for Holiday

Why spend the Christmas holidays huddled up with a bunch of familiar faces in the comfort of your own living…
Gourmet chocolate: To die for

Gourmet chocolate: To die for

Swiss, French and Belgian delights are tipped to become front-runners in the Egyptian chocolate market. Al Masry AL Youm samples…
Hijab-free Zones?

Hijab-free Zones?

Pundits and scholars don't seem to grow tired of discussing the increase in religiosity in Egypt over the past couple…
Yellow lentil fаtta

Yellow lentil fаtta

Ingredients: 2 loaves dry baladi (pita) bread  2 tablespoons ghee 2 cups yellow lentil soup 4 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons…
Quality but affordable sushi

Quality but affordable sushi

Sushi has recently become mainstay on the Cairo dining scene. Five years ago, sushi restaurants were located only in expensive…
Eid through the eyes of vegetarians

Eid through the eyes of vegetarians

A rare and often unheard of demographic, Egypt's vegetarians -- the author included -- are generally not so keen to…
Marrakech within the ramparts

Marrakech within the ramparts

Former imperial city and ancient capital of the Moroccan kingdom, “The Red City” is comprised of both a modern city…
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