Society
Watering the street: A closer look at a strange local tradition
August 29, 2011
Watering the street: A closer look at a strange local tradition
Mohamed Saeed holds a hose in his hand early in the morning and sprays the asphalt street in front of…
Children’s corner: Fall activities for children
August 26, 2011
Children’s corner: Fall activities for children
As September approaches and a new school year looms on the horizon, parents around Egypt are faced with a flurry…
Arabi Liblib: A colorful way to master Egyptian Aamiya
August 24, 2011
Arabi Liblib: A colorful way to master Egyptian Aamiya
In "Arabi Liblib," students of Egyptian colloquial can learn to express themselves with the swagger and savvy of someone born…
Streets of Cairo: Ashmawy and Darb al-Barabra, Cairo’s light-selling district
August 20, 2011
Streets of Cairo: Ashmawy and Darb al-Barabra, Cairo’s light-selling district
Ashmawy and Darb al-Barabra are popular market places specialized in light fixtures. While they are well-known for their attractive low…
Children’s corner: Salt dough recipe
August 19, 2011
Children’s corner: Salt dough recipe
Nothing is more fun for young children than engaging in activities that exercise both their minds and their hands. Creating…
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…