Soraya Morayef

3alganoob Festival seeks to help Marsa Alam go green
Life & Style

3alganoob Festival seeks to help Marsa Alam go green

Environmental activists are joining forces to transform a Marsa Alam camp into the first self-sustainable eco-lodge in the area, complete…
Holiday in Hurghada
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Holiday in Hurghada

When it comes to first impressions, Hurghada might not score the highest points, especially when you compare it with its…
One last hope: A homeless children’s shelter struggles amid the country’s economic woes
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One last hope: A homeless children’s shelter struggles amid the country’s economic woes

  Shaimaa, 22, has Parkinson’s disease. She has been living on the streets of Cairo for most of her life.…
3,000 miles across India for charity: one man’s tuk-tuk adventure
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3,000 miles across India for charity: one man’s tuk-tuk adventure

  The idea is either completely insane or brilliantly adventurous, but perhaps Mohamed Safi is a little of both. The…
Ramadan by the Mediterranean
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Ramadan by the Mediterranean

For many Egyptian holiday seekers, the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan doesn’t necessarily mean the end to…
Club targets niche audience with new pole fitness classes
Health & Fitness

Club targets niche audience with new pole fitness classes

With years of pop culture imagery and sex industry stereotypes firmly imprinted on our brains, it might be difficult to…
Sun, sea and relaxation in Gouna
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Sun, sea and relaxation in Gouna

The Red Sea town of Gouna feels like a world apart from the rest of Egypt. Even though its architecture…
Libya elections: Calm before the storm
World

Libya elections: Calm before the storm

The day before polls open for Libya’s first National General Congress elections, reports have warned of potential violence in the…
Spitfire: A very old family-run bar in Alexandria
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Spitfire: A very old family-run bar in Alexandria

Once the metropolitan capital of the Mediterranean, today Alexandria has shed most of its former skin. Spitfire is one of…
Marine scientists criticize ‘destructive’ news report on rare fish discovery
Environment

Marine scientists criticize ‘destructive’ news report on rare fish discovery

Egyptian marine scientists have criticized a recent news report that a rare sunfish had been found and bought in Hurghada,…
Nubre: Fruits of the Azza Fahmy Workshop Exhibited at British Council
Fashion

Nubre: Fruits of the Azza Fahmy Workshop Exhibited at British Council

It’s always inspiring to see the fruit of creative labor on display, especially when the products have been created in…
Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a felucca man
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Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a felucca man

Egypt is a massive living organism — a web of ticking clocks, each set to a slightly different millisecond. With…
Demolition of disused Alexandria Greek Club highlights larger problems
Egypt

Demolition of disused Alexandria Greek Club highlights larger problems

Located on the ground floor of a spacious low-rise building, shaded by tall trees facing a small garden, the Greek…
‘Islam is bigger than that’: Three upperclass former Salafis look back
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‘Islam is bigger than that’: Three upperclass former Salafis look back

When 31-year-old Aisha al-Shabrawy first wore the niqab, it was like someone had turned off the spotlight on her. Her…
Stuck in heaven: Petrol crisis leaves four stranded by the Red Sea
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Stuck in heaven: Petrol crisis leaves four stranded by the Red Sea

The ongoing petrol crisis in Egypt left its impact this Easter/Sham al-Nessim holiday on Sinai- and South-bound holiday travelers, who…
Frozen yogurt: The new cupcakes in Cairo?
Food

Frozen yogurt: The new cupcakes in Cairo?

After sushi, cupcakes and concept boutiques, it seems that Cairo’s high-end consumer market is onto a new trend: frozen yogurt.…
Nacelle: A different kind of party in Cairo
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Nacelle: A different kind of party in Cairo

When it comes to the Cairo clubbing scene, paying for a ticket to a party is like gambling; you never…
In Sydney, variety makes trip worth the price
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In Sydney, variety makes trip worth the price

Blessed with wide beaches, beautiful parks, delicious, eclectic cuisine and great outdoor activities, Sydney, Australia is well worth the trip…
‘Sing Egyptian Women’ showcases local talent
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‘Sing Egyptian Women’ showcases local talent

Sixteen Egyptian women took to El Sawy Culture Wheel’s River Hall stage in front of a packed audience on Saturday…
Profile: Bassem Youssef professionalizes satire
Egypt

Profile: Bassem Youssef professionalizes satire

Bassem Youssef is visibly exhausted. A man known for his vitality and humor both on and off-screen, he seems tired,…
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