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Thursday’s papers: Al-Azhar cleric’s debatable fatwa
Egypt

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

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

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

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

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

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
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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
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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

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…
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