Society
Pepsi aids fund-raising project with positive advertising
July 19, 2011
Pepsi aids fund-raising project with positive advertising
Optimism, joy, hope and love are all parts of the logo for Pepsi’s latest advertising campaign, “Express Yourself,” which has…
A day with Cairo’s metro vendors and the police
July 17, 2011
A day with Cairo’s metro vendors and the police
Scattered throughout Cairo’s metro stations are vendors who sell anything from Egyptian flags and pins, to plastic shoes and doorbells.…
DARE’n’DEAL takes lead in online group-buying market
July 14, 2011
DARE’n’DEAL takes lead in online group-buying market
The burgeoning market for group-buying discounted products over the internet has given rise to companies like DARE’n’DEAL, which has recently…
The Sexual Harassment File: Foreign women in Egypt and harassment
July 13, 2011
The Sexual Harassment File: Foreign women in Egypt and harassment
"An entire book" could be written about the experiences of female travelers in Egypt, according to Lonely Planet. "Most of…
The Sexual Harassment File: Men overlooked
July 13, 2011
The Sexual Harassment File: Men overlooked
With the issue of sexual harassment of women in Egypt garnering much public attention and debate, stories of men facing…
Streets of Cairo: Darb al-Barabra
July 10, 2011
Streets of Cairo: Darb al-Barabra
A refreshing change from the shops the average bride in Egypt visits, Darb al-Barabra offers brides willing to dig deep…
Family Friday: Kallila and Dimna summer program
July 8, 2011
Family Friday: Kallila and Dimna summer program
Combining fun and learning during the summer has always been a challenge for Egyptian families, who may often spend weeks…
Protect children from common summer illnesses
July 7, 2011
Protect children from common summer illnesses
As summer rolls around again, it’s time for children to hit the beach and enjoy the sunny weather or plunge…
The Sexual Harassment File: Coping mechanisms
July 6, 2011
The Sexual Harassment File: Coping mechanisms
For women in Egypt, walking down the street is not just about avoiding the reckless microbuses or being fast enough…