Amany Aly Shawky
Final Issue: Lifestyle reporting tends to revolve around class
Life & Style
April 25, 2013
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
April 22, 2013
‘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
Life & Style
April 21, 2013
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
Art news
April 17, 2013
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
April 16, 2013
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
April 12, 2013
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
April 10, 2013
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
April 3, 2013
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
April 2, 2013
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
March 30, 2013
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
March 26, 2013
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
March 21, 2013
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
March 14, 2013
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
March 12, 2013
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
March 6, 2013
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
February 25, 2013
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
February 24, 2013
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
February 19, 2013
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
February 19, 2013
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
February 17, 2013
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…