Amany Aly Shawky

Final Issue: Lifestyle reporting tends to revolve around class
Life & Style

Final Issue: Lifestyle reporting tends to revolve around class

This piece was written for Egypt Independent’s final weekly print edition, which was banned from going to press. We offer you…
‘Dogs Don’t Eat Chocolate’ offers little beyond catchy name
Books

‘Dogs Don’t Eat Chocolate’ offers little beyond catchy name

Only a few months after the launch of “The Time of Beautiful Melancholy,” author Omar Taher graced his avid readers with…
Power up: Electric generator sales are on the rise
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Power up: Electric generator sales are on the rise

With news about future power cuts mounting and rumors of three- and four-hour-long power cuts in Cairo this summer, electric…
WWI epic arises out of dirt and creativity
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WWI epic arises out of dirt and creativity

As part of the Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival (D-CAF), Dutch theater company Hotel Modern, along with composer Arthur Sauer, gave…
Tuesday’s papers: The next chapter of the Mubarak trial
Egypt

Tuesday’s papers: The next chapter of the Mubarak trial

Privately owned Al-Shorouk writes, “Mubarak imprisoned until further notice.” Cairo Criminal Court yesterday ordered the release of former President Mohamed…
Delano disappointment
Food

Delano disappointment

The white walls, the Picasso prints and the faux crystal appliques give Delano an air of trendy class and elegance.…
Wednesday’s papers: Where the finger points for sectarian violence
Egypt

Wednesday’s papers: Where the finger points for sectarian violence

For the third consecutive day, headlines on the Sunday attack on St. Mark's Cathedral occupy the front pages of most…
Wednesday’s papers: Exploding canisters, expired chicken
Egypt

Wednesday’s papers: Exploding canisters, expired chicken

Privately owned newspaper Al-Shorouk leads this morning with, “Angry cylinders explode in the government’s face.” In a swift act of…
Just sip and relax: Koy Lounge & Restaurant offers chill atmosphere — and drinks
Food

Just sip and relax: Koy Lounge & Restaurant offers chill atmosphere — and drinks

If you are looking for a comfortable space to relax and perhaps watch a game, Koy Lounge & Restaurant may…
Azza Fahmy launches design studio
Fashion

Azza Fahmy launches design studio

In a simple and chic event at Darb 1718 in Fustat, renowned jewelry design company Azza Fahmy celebrated the official…
Tuesday’s papers: After the clashes, the summons
Egypt

Tuesday’s papers: After the clashes, the summons

“The prosecutor general summons five political activists,” leads state-run Al-Ahram this morning. The paper reports that the activists are also…
Style Treasure celebrates Mother’s Day
Life & Style

Style Treasure celebrates Mother’s Day

Last Saturday, a team from the online boutique Style Treasure celebrated Mother’s Day at Sofitel Cairo El Gezira Hotel with…
Cart food, off the cart: Nicely packaged street food makes it to Mohandiseen
Food

Cart food, off the cart: Nicely packaged street food makes it to Mohandiseen

In an attempt to catch up with its trendy neighboring district, Zamalek, Mohandiseen has recently welcomed its first “street food”…
Tuesday’s papers: Power of arrest and police arms
Egypt

Tuesday’s papers: Power of arrest and police arms

Privately owned newspaper al-Shorouk leads this morning with “ ... and the era of public police starts.” The newspaper says…
Wednesday’s papers: CSF strikes and Port Said burns
Egypt

Wednesday’s papers: CSF strikes and Port Said burns

Independent newspaper Al-Shorouk led this morning with, "The army is ready, the CSF rebels and violence continues.” The newspaper reports…
The pick: ‘The Devil Rules’ urges readers to think critically
Books

The pick: ‘The Devil Rules’ urges readers to think critically

Mostafa Mahmoud’s 2004 “The Devil Rules” is a book about hippies, rising drug abuse and Western supremacy over the Arab…
From Amman to Cairo: Lara’s Crafts brings creations to Egyptian market
Art news

From Amman to Cairo: Lara’s Crafts brings creations to Egyptian market

Lara’s Crafts first launched in Amman, started by two young women with great ambitions. Almost 10 years later, Lara and…
Tuesday’s papers: Turbulence within the army and Port Said civil disobedience
Egypt

Tuesday’s papers: Turbulence within the army and Port Said civil disobedience

Al-Shorouk leads with, “prejudice against Sisi is suicide for the current political regime.” The paper reports that sources stated there…
Color and brass: Salameka offers high-end home accessories
Art news

Color and brass: Salameka offers high-end home accessories

For the last two years, Salma Mostafa al-Feky has been developing her line of home accessories, Salameka, and expanding her…
Glitz and glam: Fashion night in Giza an opportunity for designers
Fashion

Glitz and glam: Fashion night in Giza an opportunity for designers

Cairo celebrated a second night of beauty and glam Saturday in a festive evening of fashion at First Mall in…
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