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Children’s corner: Building blocks

Children’s corner: Building blocks

You can learn more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation, or so…
Winemaking in the Middle East: Lebanon

Winemaking in the Middle East: Lebanon

In an region where Islam prevails, winemaking can be a failing trade. It's well-known that Muslims are prohibited from drinking,…
Children’s corner: Making pizza

Children’s corner: Making pizza

After a long week of working late – stressful schedules, traffic, and the usual annoyances that make up life in…
A healthy lunch box for the new school year

A healthy lunch box for the new school year

As kids head back to school, parents should bear in mind some healthy advice to help their children stay focused…
London cabs in Cairo

London cabs in Cairo

The landscape of Cairo transportation services has widened in the past couple of years, with yellow cabs and white taxis…
Eid hotspots: Where to enjoy while stuck in Cairo

Eid hotspots: Where to enjoy while stuck in Cairo

While some are lucky enough to travel to the Red Sea bungalows or sandy beaches of the North Coast during…
Ramadan mercy tables: A disappearing tradition?

Ramadan mercy tables: A disappearing tradition?

Egypt's rahman , or 'mercy,' tables are more of a cultural phenomenon than a religious one. The tables, seen all…
Government restrictions hail a dark Ramadan

Government restrictions hail a dark Ramadan

Several recent government initiatives to address the growing electricity crisis involve bans on decorative lights on buildings, in streets, and…
Card games: A favorite Ramadan pastime

Card games: A favorite Ramadan pastime

They come out of their boxes around this time of the year. Dusty, old, and cranky, like bears waking up…
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