Society
Ma3ana — Getting Cairo’s homeless back on their feet
June 24, 2016
Ma3ana — Getting Cairo’s homeless back on their feet
A very large number of people live in Cairo. Some live in large luxury homes, others in small, practical apartments,…
Ramadan at Saint Catherine’s Monastery: a unique model of coexistence
June 20, 2016
Ramadan at Saint Catherine’s Monastery: a unique model of coexistence
Between the minaret of the Fatimid mosque and the bell tower of the church at Saint Catherine's Monastery, south Sinai,…
A festival of fun: Islamic Cairo comes alive at Ramadan
June 14, 2016
A festival of fun: Islamic Cairo comes alive at Ramadan
In Cairo the essence of Ramadan is tangible in the air and it seems that the rhythm of the city…
World’s highest-paid athletes: Cristiano Ronaldo tops Forbes 2016 list
June 11, 2016
World’s highest-paid athletes: Cristiano Ronaldo tops Forbes 2016 list
He's just won the Champions League with Real Madrid — and now Cristiano Ronaldo can celebrate being the world's highest-paid…
How to stay healthy during exam season
June 8, 2016
How to stay healthy during exam season
Getting through the exam period is a challenging time for many students and it can often feel like you don’t…
At Ramadan, migrants in Europe dream of family and comfort food
June 7, 2016
At Ramadan, migrants in Europe dream of family and comfort food
As Ramadan began in Germany on Monday, Syrian asylum seeker Khairallah Swaid said he would pray for a reunion with…
Is the spirit of Ramadan fading with the years?
June 7, 2016
Is the spirit of Ramadan fading with the years?
Ramadan in Egypt used to have a special spiritual feel. Interwoven with the religious essence of the holy month of…
Egypt’s population reaches 91 million: CAPMAS
June 6, 2016
Egypt’s population reaches 91 million: CAPMAS
Egypt’s population reached 91 million on Sunday, rising by one million in only six months since December 2015, the Central…
Ramadan lanterns: the good, the bad and the downright ugly
June 6, 2016
Ramadan lanterns: the good, the bad and the downright ugly
In the run up to Ramadan, Cairo’s streets are always alive with Muslims making preparations for the holy month and…
Uber Bike launches in Amsterdam
June 5, 2016
Uber Bike launches in Amsterdam
Rideshare service Uber has come up with a unique solution to a uniquely Dutch problem: cars equipped with bike racks…