Heba Helmy
Special needs school gives hope to disabled Egyptians
Life & Style
January 6, 2012
Special needs school gives hope to disabled Egyptians
Egypt can no longer ignore its citizens with special needs, who make up five percent of the population, says Nancy…
Monday’s papers: Uncertain futures for military council, Brotherhood and revolution
Egypt
January 2, 2012
Monday’s papers: Uncertain futures for military council, Brotherhood and revolution
A headline on the front page of independent daily Al-Shorouk refers to the final stage of People’s Assembly elections, beginning…
Treat your wall with a personal touch
Art news
January 1, 2012
Treat your wall with a personal touch
Who says that walls can’t talk? Actually, your wall decor can tell much about your tastes, interests and lifestyle. But…
New Year’s Eve guide: Countdown in style
Life & Style
December 29, 2011
New Year’s Eve guide: Countdown in style
New Year’s Eve preparations are underway everywhere, and if you haven't made plans yet for your celebration, we have a…
Tuesday’s papers: SCAF negotiates with Brotherhood, protesters
Egypt
December 13, 2011
Tuesday’s papers: SCAF negotiates with Brotherhood, protesters
A Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) statement released Monday about the controversial role of its proposed advisory council…
Christmas shopping: Your guide to Cairo’s bazaars
Life & Style
December 8, 2011
Christmas shopping: Your guide to Cairo’s bazaars
As the Christmas holiday approaches, seasonal bazaars are popping up around Cairo. The bazaars present the opportunity to enjoy the…
UNAIDS urges action against HIV in Middle East and North Africa
Health & Fitness
December 6, 2011
UNAIDS urges action against HIV in Middle East and North Africa
Though HIV has been rapidly sweeping the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region since 2001, making it one of…
Monday’s papers: The democratic transformation commences
Egypt
November 28, 2011
Monday’s papers: The democratic transformation commences
As Egyptians head “willingly” today to elect the country’s first parliament since Hosni Mubarak’s resignation, both state-run and independent papers…
Elections looming amid security turmoil
Life & Style
November 27, 2011
Elections looming amid security turmoil
As sit-in protests continue in Tahrir Square and outside the cabinet building, some express fear that violence may break out…
Children’s corner: Kids’ workshop celebrating friendship
Life & Style
November 18, 2011
Children’s corner: Kids’ workshop celebrating friendship
Diwan bookstore hosted Friday a friendship event at its Heliopolis branch organized by the edutainment center Kids' Workshop.