Amany Aly Shawky
Sunday’s papers: The right to protest for all
Egypt
August 26, 2012
Sunday’s papers: The right to protest for all
Al-Ahram this morning leads with, “The right to protest for all,” but emphasizes that those protesting must be of as…
Fashion and funk for fall
Fashion
August 22, 2012
Fashion and funk for fall
Ramadan is the month of philanthropy and benevolence, but it also a season of sheer expenditure and festivity. The market…
Tuesday’s papers: Morsy’s revolt against SCAF
Egypt
August 14, 2012
Tuesday’s papers: Morsy’s revolt against SCAF
Tuesday morning the state’s flagship paper, Al-Ahram, leads with, “Presidency denies putting Tantawi and Anan under house arrest.” The government…
Tastes of Ramadan: Libyan mebbatana
Food
August 11, 2012
Tastes of Ramadan: Libyan mebbatana
Iftar is not only the time to break your fast, it’s a chance for family and friends to gather and…
Monday’s papers: Gunmen attack officers on Egypt-Israel border
Egypt
August 6, 2012
Monday’s papers: Gunmen attack officers on Egypt-Israel border
Yesterday’s tragic events and the deaths of 16 Egyptian security officers in Sinai occupy the headlines this morning. The independent…
Combat caffeine withdrawal
Food
August 6, 2012
Combat caffeine withdrawal
A sudden caffeine deprivation can have its toll on those fasting, both mentally and physically. For many, morning coffee seems…
Childhood delight in Ramadan show “Fawazeer Ramadan”
Life & Style
August 2, 2012
Childhood delight in Ramadan show “Fawazeer Ramadan”
The 1981 jingle for “Fawazeer Ramadan,” a classic television riddle show, goes: “The matchmaker of the old times always has…
Tuesday’s papers: A new government on Thursday
Egypt
July 31, 2012
Tuesday’s papers: A new government on Thursday
State-owned daily Al-Ahram leads this morning with "New government to perform the oath after tomorrow." The government mouthpiece writes that…
Zamalek salad bars: Low-calorie options for sweltering Ramadan summers
Food
July 30, 2012
Zamalek salad bars: Low-calorie options for sweltering Ramadan summers
As the weather gets hotter, salads and light, fresh meals become more and more appealing. Fortunately, some eateries in Zamalek…