Society
SuperMama: An unprecedented online start-up for Arab mothers
January 12, 2012
SuperMama: An unprecedented online start-up for Arab mothers
For a first-time mother, it is usually her own mother who becomes the primary source of motherhood advice. Other female…
Rise in cesarean births could be putting mothers and babies at risk
January 9, 2012
Rise in cesarean births could be putting mothers and babies at risk
Although the exact rate cannot be confirmed, the number of cesarean section deliveries (also known as "c-sections") in Egypt has…
The veil, the chair and the virtue police
January 8, 2012
The veil, the chair and the virtue police
The role of religion in defining the relationship between citizens and the state has for some time been mainly limited…
Copts vacillate between fear and hope at Christmas
January 7, 2012
Copts vacillate between fear and hope at Christmas
As Egypt undergoes unprecedented political changes under the influence of 25 January revolution, Coptic Christians spent Christmas eve alternating between…
Special needs school gives hope to disabled Egyptians
January 6, 2012
Special needs school gives hope to disabled Egyptians
Egypt can no longer ignore its citizens with special needs, who make up five percent of the population, says Nancy…
A year in review: Top 25 signs you’ve been through the Egyptian revolution
December 31, 2011
A year in review: Top 25 signs you’ve been through the Egyptian revolution
As 2011 draws to a close an entire population takes a breath — thankful to have made it through one…
New Year’s Eve guide: Countdown in style
December 29, 2011
New Year’s Eve guide: Countdown in style
New Year’s Eve preparations are underway everywhere, and if you haven't made plans yet for your celebration, we have a…
Incense: Vanquisher of evil
December 28, 2011
Incense: Vanquisher of evil
Incense blessing is a known method for protection and chasing away bad energies and evil spirits. Decades ago, Egyptians would…
Children’s corner: Christmas crafts
December 23, 2011
Children’s corner: Christmas crafts
Children love to work with their hands, making art and wearing their creations. This Christmas, put together some wearable Christmas-time…
The microbus mafia
December 20, 2011
The microbus mafia
“I said the backseat takes only three passengers. If you don't like it, get off the bus.”