Society

Ramadan is the month during which one's taste buds experience the epitome of extremes. From utter desperation for a sip…

Our childhood memories continue to haunt us for the rest of our lives. Often frozen in virtual snapshots are the…

In Egypt, they call it shisha, in Syria and Lebanon they call it argeella, and in Turkey they call it…

The promotion of animals rights is often mocked in Egypt as being irrelevant. Nevertheless, people are aware of the inhumane…

Aside from the standard services offered by the various cultural centers around Cairo such as language courses, music concerts and…

In an elegant ceremony attended by many social figures, the renowned hotel chain Kempinski launched its boutique hotel in Garden…

Diwan bookstore earned its status as one of the most diverse cultural venues in Cairo by branching out to include…

Cairo’s history and culture make it quite a destination for foreign youth. Some come for a short visit with a…

Sunday was a special day in the Heliopolis branch of Diwan Bookstore. The bookshop, known for holding workshops and events…

When Downtown Cairo coffeehouse Horreya closed its doors on 25 February for a religious holiday, it was no surprise for…