Ramadan
Ramadan Fanous, an old tradition that never dies
Culture
July 9, 2013
Ramadan Fanous, an old tradition that never dies
Everything is falling into place. The flashing, shimmering, colours of authentic lanterns light up the night, numerous strands of paper…
Cabinet: Lower foodstuff prices during Ramadan
Business
June 19, 2013
Cabinet: Lower foodstuff prices during Ramadan
Cabinet spokesperson Alaa al-Hadidy on Wednesday announced a 15 percent reduction in the prices of certain consumer goods during the…
Negotiations with Shakira to appear in Egyptian TV series a rumor
Culture
June 6, 2013
Negotiations with Shakira to appear in Egyptian TV series a rumor
A source close to the “Al-Kabir Awy” TV series cast said that what was recently published about negotiations between actor…
Ramadan ads you won’t forget
Art news
August 21, 2012
Ramadan ads you won’t forget
Every Ramadan, the ad scene seems to get more and more intense. Like the US during the Super Bowl, ad…
What’s in an image: Real thugs and Ramadan thugs
Art news
August 20, 2012
What’s in an image: Real thugs and Ramadan thugs
“What do you mean by thug, exactly?” was the first question on Gamal Saber’s mind when I asked him what…
Inside the stock market of commercials
Business
August 18, 2012
Inside the stock market of commercials
Besides soaps, talk shows and religious segments, which are common features of the Ramadan media diet, a sprawling amount of…
Ramadan by the Mediterranean
Life & Style
August 18, 2012
Ramadan by the Mediterranean
For many Egyptian holiday seekers, the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan doesn’t necessarily mean the end to…
Iftar of mercy: Traditional Ma’edat al-Rahman help the poor break their fast
Life & Style
August 18, 2012
Iftar of mercy: Traditional Ma’edat al-Rahman help the poor break their fast
She sat in front of me, focusing on her plate silently for more than half an hour, and then suddenly…
Breaking the fast together
Life & Style
August 18, 2012
Breaking the fast together
Some 300 orphans participated in an iftar hosted by the Rotaract Club recently, an annual event marking the Ramadan tradition…
What’s in an image: Women of the small screen
Cinema/TV
August 17, 2012
What’s in an image: Women of the small screen
A family’s strongman in an Upper Egyptian village sits confidently home as he receives congratulations for his marriage to…