Society
Egypt turmoil hits Cairo nightlife
April 6, 2011
Egypt turmoil hits Cairo nightlife
After hours spinning the latest hip-hop and trance hits, DJ Sugar loses enthusiasm, turns off the music and surveys a…
Children’s corner: April showers bring May flowers
April 3, 2011
Children’s corner: April showers bring May flowers
The Earth experiences millions of rain, thunder and lightning storms every year, but in Cairo they are very rare. With…
Children’s corner: Sock puppet making
April 1, 2011
Children’s corner: Sock puppet making
Every Friday, Kids’ Workshop offers educational activities at Diwan bookstores for children. Dr. Nardeen Atro, Kids’ Workshop founder and director,…
Souq al-Horreya charity event to feature local crafts, benefit children
March 31, 2011
Souq al-Horreya charity event to feature local crafts, benefit children
The Souq al-Horreya charity event will host 25 orphanages and charity organization including Dar El Orman, Resala, Khayrazad, and the…
Egypt’s Famelab 2011 candidate selected
March 28, 2011
Egypt’s Famelab 2011 candidate selected
The national science competition Famelab Egypt announced its 2011 winner, who will represent the country in the international version of…
Children’s Corner: Teach kids to make a mirror frame
March 26, 2011
Children’s Corner: Teach kids to make a mirror frame
A kids’ workshop at Diwan bookstore in Heliopolis held a very interesting activity. Kids made their own personalized mirror frames…
Hyatt management pulls out of Grand Hyatt Cairo
March 23, 2011
Hyatt management pulls out of Grand Hyatt Cairo
Following a history of disputes between its staff and owner, the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Cairo underwent a series of…
Martyrs’ mothers between mourning and pride
March 21, 2011
Martyrs’ mothers between mourning and pride
The twenty-first of March marks the celebration of Mother’s Day in Egypt. This year, however, the 25 January Revolution has…
Mother’s Day ideas
March 21, 2011
Mother’s Day ideas
If you haven’t thought of anything for your mother for Egypt's Mother’s Day on Monday, March 21, have no fear…
Brotherhood push for yes-vote appears to backfire in Maadi
March 19, 2011
Brotherhood push for yes-vote appears to backfire in Maadi
Residents of Maadi were up bright and early Saturday morning to vote in the district’s local schools. The Canal School…