Laila El Refai

Egyptians vote abroad
Life & Style

Egyptians vote abroad

Egyptian expats' struggle to vote from abroad has been public and very lengthy. Although Egyptians abroad are estimated at about…
Working out while fasting
Health & Fitness

Working out while fasting

To many people, Ramadan means food and good company. As a result many of us forget about their workout routines…
The Sexual Harassment File: The story of a map
Life & Style

The Sexual Harassment File: The story of a map

When Rebecca Chiao came to Egypt in 2004 to work at a women’s rights NGO, women were coming in just…
Demonstrating like an Egyptian: Connectivity as a tool against autocracy
Life & Style

Demonstrating like an Egyptian: Connectivity as a tool against autocracy

Social media has allowed people to cross red lines and break taboos in autocratic regimes, but its creators do not…
Happy cooking
Food

Happy cooking

I moved to study in Canada in 2005 and just like any pampered, “well brought up” Egyptian girl I had…
Jordanian delights
Life & Style

Jordanian delights

Many travelers to Jordan believe there is little to do in Amman. For one thing, most of Jordan’s travel destinations,…
Clothing for the revolution
Fashion

Clothing for the revolution

With more inspiration than ever, the boys at NAS are combining fashion wtih meaninful values that preserve Egyptian culture. Today…
Bobby Chinn: The Vietnamese chef who loves fuul
Food

Bobby Chinn: The Vietnamese chef who loves fuul

Diwan bookstore in Zamalek held its first ever cooking session on Saturday with chef Bobby Chinn, who entertained the audience…
NAS Trends: Preserving Egyptian culture
Fashion

NAS Trends: Preserving Egyptian culture

Cairo's fashion scene is full of new, hip fashion designers. NAS Trends is one such hip and young newcomer to…
Broadway with a twist of jazz
Life & Style

Broadway with a twist of jazz

Last night the Riff Band entertained a full house at El Sawy Culture Wheel in Zamalek with a carefully chosen…
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