Heba Helmy
Thursday’s papers: Al-Azhar cleric’s debatable fatwa
Egypt
August 16, 2012
Thursday’s papers: Al-Azhar cleric’s debatable fatwa
An Al-Azhar cleric’s religious edict condoning violence, which has embroiled the country in controversy, is among the most highlighted stories…
Tastes of Ramadan: Basbousa with chocolate
Food
August 10, 2012
Tastes of Ramadan: Basbousa with chocolate
Iftar is not only the time to break your fast, it’s a chance for family and friends to gather and…
Postcard from Istanbul: Prayer and silence at Eyup Sultan Mosque
Life & Style
August 9, 2012
Postcard from Istanbul: Prayer and silence at Eyup Sultan Mosque
It was Friday prayer time. The resonant, melodious sound of azan, the call to prayer, overwhelmed the vast marble plaza…
Thursday’s papers: Controversy over new ‘Islamist’ editors
Egypt
August 9, 2012
Thursday’s papers: Controversy over new ‘Islamist’ editors
The announcement of new editors-in-chief of state-owned publications dominates the headlines of Thursday’s papers. While independent papers claim that…
Dates with political flavor
Food
August 8, 2012
Dates with political flavor
It seems nothing can escape politics nowadays, even Ramadan nuts. During my pre-Ramadan shopping this year, I noticed that traders…
An up-market Ramadan evening guide
Life & Style
July 22, 2012
An up-market Ramadan evening guide
The holy fasting month is here. It’s time to welcome Ramadan nights in stylish lounges featuring lavish menus from a…
Future of Egypt tourism in Morsy’s hands
Life & Style
July 18, 2012
Future of Egypt tourism in Morsy’s hands
Fears over the establishment of hard-line policies under the new Islamist leadership have raised questions about the fate of Egypt’s…
Kalila and Dimna: Teaching children about Egypt’s rich culture
Life & Style
July 18, 2012
Kalila and Dimna: Teaching children about Egypt’s rich culture
Kalila and Dimna children’s bookstore and cultural center offers young people the chance to embark on an interactive cultural journey…
Tuesday’s papers: Ambiguity looms over Constituent Assembly’s fate
Egypt
July 17, 2012
Tuesday’s papers: Ambiguity looms over Constituent Assembly’s fate
Egypt has come to a crossroads Tuesday as all eyes are on the Administrative Court ahead of its ruling on…