Society
Marital rape: Learning to cope in a society that fails to acknowledge its existence
August 17, 2011
Marital rape: Learning to cope in a society that fails to acknowledge its existence
Every society has taboos. In Egypt, one of them is marital rape, which is when a husband forces his wife…
Google+ and InsightsMena: New social media tools for the MENA region
August 15, 2011
Google+ and InsightsMena: New social media tools for the MENA region
The Middle East and the North African (MENA) region has become a focus of attraction for many big industries and…
Workplace training: Dealing with difficult colleagues
August 14, 2011
Workplace training: Dealing with difficult colleagues
The main objective of any company or organization is to hire the most effective and qualified employees. However, this is…
Children’s corner: How to make your own Ramadan lantern
August 12, 2011
Children’s corner: How to make your own Ramadan lantern
This Ramadan, the Great Cairo Library in Zamalek has been running a number of craft workshops for children aged from…
The dos and don’ts of pregnancy
August 11, 2011
The dos and don’ts of pregnancy
“Don’t dye your hair, don’t wear tight clothes, don’t drive, don’t leave the house...” are common pieces of advice that…
Ramadan fails to ease spirits of martyrs’ families and advocates
August 10, 2011
Ramadan fails to ease spirits of martyrs’ families and advocates
This year, the holy month of Ramadan began with the forceful eviction of martyrs’ families and supporting activists from Tahrir…
Householders improvise and economize as Ramadan budgets dwindle
August 8, 2011
Householders improvise and economize as Ramadan budgets dwindle
A week into the holy month and expenses are mounting up for poor and middle-income families. For some, Ramadan has…
Children’s corner: Egypt through the eyes of children
August 5, 2011
Children’s corner: Egypt through the eyes of children
“They are our future leaders and with their passion, talent and hard work, this country shall see the light of…