Society
Parenting: Let’s think like our kids
June 5, 2014
Parenting: Let’s think like our kids
Raising children of character is every parent’s objective.
Laughter yoga: a natural anti-depressant alternative
March 6, 2014
Laughter yoga: a natural anti-depressant alternative
In a quiet, cozy studio in Zamalek, ten people from all different walks of life gathered together for a common…
Not yet resolved
February 17, 2014
Not yet resolved
Hamlet in the famous shakespearean play “Hamlet” said to himself “To be,or not to be: that’s the question” and this…
While atheism in Egypt rises, backlash ensues
September 29, 2013
While atheism in Egypt rises, backlash ensues
In a religious country such as Egypt, despite atheism being a taboo highly frowned upon, atheists say their numbers are…
Education Ministry closes New Valley school with just one student
September 26, 2013
Education Ministry closes New Valley school with just one student
Education officials in the New Valley decided to close a school that had only one student and 12 teachers to…
Helwan University pushes school year back one week
September 18, 2013
Helwan University pushes school year back one week
The start of the school year at Helwan University has been postponed for one week due to lingering security concerns…
Education minister: 10,000 new schools needed
September 9, 2013
Education minister: 10,000 new schools needed
Egypt's education system is in need of 10,000 new schools, according to Education Minister Mahmoud Aboul Nasr, in order to…
Cairo Islamist camp angers residents
July 21, 2013
Cairo Islamist camp angers residents
As thousands of Islamists massed for a third week at Cairo's Rabea al-Adaweya Square, residents were beginning to lose patience…
Egypt loses Ramadan joy after political unrest
July 13, 2013
Egypt loses Ramadan joy after political unrest
Ramadan is a time of festive celebrations, when rows of fanous lanterns light up the streets and a feeling of…
Ramadan Fanous, an old tradition that never dies
July 9, 2013
Ramadan Fanous, an old tradition that never dies
Everything is falling into place. The flashing, shimmering, colours of authentic lanterns light up the night, numerous strands of paper…