Heba Helmy
An initiative for color in Egypt’s streets
Life & Style
March 11, 2011
An initiative for color in Egypt’s streets
As a part of the unprecedented efforts of Egypt's youth to spruce up the streets, a group of artists launched…
Children’s corner: New interactive kids’ workshops at Diwan
Life & Style
March 10, 2011
Children’s corner: New interactive kids’ workshops at Diwan
“Kids’ Workshop Center Program” is coming back again on 11 March at Diwan bookstore with new innovative activities for instilling…
The nexus of continents: A culturally rich sojourn in Turkey
Life & Style
March 9, 2011
The nexus of continents: A culturally rich sojourn in Turkey
Despite rumors indicating Turkish travel is no longer possible, the visa to this country, one which rests at the European,…
Tuesday’s papers: 47 state security officers arrested, Copts protest in Cairo
Egypt
March 8, 2011
Tuesday’s papers: 47 state security officers arrested, Copts protest in Cairo
Tuesday’s issue of the state-owned daily Al-Ahram reports that the public prosecution has ordered that 47 state security officers and…
AIESEC Egypt to host leadership development seminar
Life & Style
March 7, 2011
AIESEC Egypt to host leadership development seminar
AIESEC Egypt will host AIESEC international conference “Middle East and North Africa Exchange and Leadership Development Seminar” next Friday at…
Streets of Cairo: The everlasting glamour of 26th July Street in Zamalek
Life & Style
March 5, 2011
Streets of Cairo: The everlasting glamour of 26th July Street in Zamalek
26th July Street is more than just a main street that divides the Zamalek district into two: it holds the…
Sunday’s papers: Constitutional amendments and an army apology
Egypt
February 27, 2011
Sunday’s papers: Constitutional amendments and an army apology
Both state-owned and independent newspapers shed light today on the amendments proposed for a number of constitutional articles that have…
Streets of Cairo: Turn back time through 26th July Street
Life & Style
February 26, 2011
Streets of Cairo: Turn back time through 26th July Street
Walking down 26th July Street in downtown, scenes from black and white movies popped unbidden into my mind. I was…
Rebuilding Egypt’s education
Life & Style
February 25, 2011
Rebuilding Egypt’s education
In the realm of post-revolution rebuilding, much attention has been directed to the means of establishing a comprehensive framework for…
Wednesday’s papers: New ministers appointed and Maghrabi’s detention extended
Egypt
February 23, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: New ministers appointed and Maghrabi’s detention extended
While the cabinet reshuffle dominated the main headlines of state-owned newspapers, independent papers continued to reveal the corruption of the…