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Trailblazers

Trailblazers

For the past two decades, the Egyptian desert has been the premier destination for rally-car races. This vast wilderness, which…
The starting line

The starting line

The 2010 Egypt Rally kicked off early this morning, with the 15 participating teams driving their cars to the starting…
Desert storm

Desert storm

The ground shakes. A cloud of dust rises on the horizon, growing steadily. From its heart comes a low, angry…
A regal affair: Chaine des Rotisseurs inducts newbies

A regal affair: Chaine des Rotisseurs inducts newbies

In a lavish ceremony last Friday, the Chaine des Rotisseurs inducted new members at a ceremony in the ballroom of…
Traffic jam victims

Traffic jam victims

Cairo traffic is a traumatic experience that Cairenes are subject to on a daily basis, but today was quite exceptional…
Lost at sea

Lost at sea

“Hail in Cairo! What fun,” I remember thinking cheerfully as the tiny pellets bounced off the taxi’s windshield. Looking out…
The need for speed… and sponsors

The need for speed… and sponsors

On an unusually warm February morning, Al-Masry Al-Youm finds itself on a desert plain, sand stretching as far as the…
El Alsson exhibits at the British Council

El Alsson exhibits at the British Council

Every year, the students at El Alsson--a British and American International school in Marioutia--exhibit their art at the British Council…
Valentine’s bandwagon

Valentine’s bandwagon

"Reason is powerless in the expression of love." - Jalal Eddin Muhammad Rumi  
Arabesque: Downtown’s new nightspot

Arabesque: Downtown’s new nightspot

Although it's been in operation for more than 30 years, the recent purchase and renovations of Arabesque lounge-restaurant by Nabil…
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