Laila El Refai
Egyptians vote abroad
Life & Style
November 21, 2011
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
August 15, 2011
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
July 27, 2011
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
June 1, 2011
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
May 25, 2011
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
April 14, 2011
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
February 24, 2011
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
March 10, 2010
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
March 9, 2010
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
March 7, 2010
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…