Amany Aly Shawky
Thursday papers: ‘Assad’s generals fall’
Egypt
July 19, 2012
Thursday papers: ‘Assad’s generals fall’
The local press focuses Thursday on the explosion in Damascus that killed Syrian Defense Minister Dawoud Rajha, President Bashar al-Assad's…
The future is orange: A sneak peek at this season’s runway trends
Fashion
July 12, 2012
The future is orange: A sneak peek at this season’s runway trends
The world of fashion and glam changes color as the seasons turn. As tangerine and most hues of orange remain…
Omar Taher changes his tone in ‘The Qasr al-Aini Ambush’
Books
July 12, 2012
Omar Taher changes his tone in ‘The Qasr al-Aini Ambush’
Renowned writer and TV presenter Omar Taher strikes again with his latest book, “Kameen al-Qasr al-Aini” (The Qasr al-Aini Ambush),…
Wednesday’s papers: At the president’s doorstep
Egypt
July 4, 2012
Wednesday’s papers: At the president’s doorstep
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice party newspaper leads this morning with the headline "Office of grievances … A link…
Trio brings eco-friendly dining to Zamalek
Environment
July 3, 2012
Trio brings eco-friendly dining to Zamalek
Trio is an environmentally friendly restaurant in the heart of Zamalek, the hub of new eateries and clubs. The “green”…
Communities: Egypt’s Greek legacy
Life & Style
June 25, 2012
Communities: Egypt’s Greek legacy
Foreign communities in Cairo and Alexandria in particular have helped shape the architecture, neighborhoods and communities that live there today.…
Monday’s papers: Morsy elected president
Features/Interviews
June 25, 2012
Monday’s papers: Morsy elected president
State-owned Al-Ahram this morning uses its distinct celebratory red font and leads with, “Morsy the first civilian Egyptian president.” The…
Welcome to the Facebook mall
Fashion
June 21, 2012
Welcome to the Facebook mall
The latest shopping trend: Facebook. As visas to Europe and the US are becoming increasingly harder to acquire and the…
Monday’s papers: Egyptians ‘hold their breaths’ and await official presidential results
Egypt
June 18, 2012
Monday’s papers: Egyptians ‘hold their breaths’ and await official presidential results
Despite the fact that the Presidential Elections Commission will not announce the final results of the election until Thursday, the…
Anadol: Unassuming and delicious Turkish food downtown
Food
June 13, 2012
Anadol: Unassuming and delicious Turkish food downtown
Downtown is the hub of old bars, cabarets, striving artists and old restaurants that have become Cairo institutions. But there's…