Society
The Nutty Scientist: Changing children’s attitudes toward science
September 23, 2011
The Nutty Scientist: Changing children’s attitudes toward science
While science is usually associated with lab coats, test tubes and eye masks, it is rarely associated with birthday parties…
The Stella Pub Crawl: How Shubra got her groove back
September 22, 2011
The Stella Pub Crawl: How Shubra got her groove back
We weren’t really surprised when a couple of weeks ago Cairo was announced to be the ‘world’s most nocturnal city’.…
Physical contact between men: An Egyptian phenomenon or an acceptance of homosexuality?
September 20, 2011
Physical contact between men: An Egyptian phenomenon or an acceptance of homosexuality?
During a friendly debate with a cab driver over the current political situation, he reaches over and repeatedly squeezes my…
Normalcy key to helping children cope with first day of school
September 19, 2011
Normalcy key to helping children cope with first day of school
For a couple of months now, Yasmine Abdel Razek has been preparing her daughter, Farida Tarek, for the first days…
Ousha for president!
September 18, 2011
Ousha for president!
He is smaller than on TV, but if you know the advertisement you'd recognize him right away, with his oozing…
Injaz Egypt teaches children to ‘Dare to Dream’
September 18, 2011
Injaz Egypt teaches children to ‘Dare to Dream’
Developing the capabilities of Egyptian youths so that they can prosper in the job market is one of the country's…
Propaganda is hitting the mark, but ultimately doomed to failure, say experts
September 14, 2011
Propaganda is hitting the mark, but ultimately doomed to failure, say experts
As political uncertainty continues to grip the nation, many Egyptians are continuing to express their apprehension over the ongoing circumstances…
Children’s corner: Medical check-ups before school starts
September 9, 2011
Children’s corner: Medical check-ups before school starts
The start of the new academic year is quickly approaching and that means a never-ending checklist of school requirements and…
Children’s corner: How to make a paper box
September 5, 2011
Children’s corner: How to make a paper box
With most Cairene children not yet back to school, we bring you the "Children's corner" mid-week! Planning arts and crafts…
Fish restaurant Samakmak moonlights as cabaret
September 2, 2011
Fish restaurant Samakmak moonlights as cabaret
As cars whiz back and forth on Egypt's Sahel road, carrying beachgoers to the pristine coastline in Hacienda or the…