Life & Style
Keeping kesra in Cairo: Attaba’s Al-Khartoum serves up popular Sudanese cuisine
February 13, 2013
Keeping kesra in Cairo: Attaba’s Al-Khartoum serves up popular Sudanese cuisine
When Saleh al-Bashir, now 76, moved to Cairo in 1985, there was no kesra, or traditional Sudanese bread, to be…
The tourist and the Bedouin
February 12, 2013
The tourist and the Bedouin
What’s the first thing that comes to your head when you hear the word Bedouin? For many of us, it…
A chance to dream: Orphaned youth and FORSA team up to create standards for orphanages
February 11, 2013
A chance to dream: Orphaned youth and FORSA team up to create standards for orphanages
Nahla al-Nimr, Sabah Abdallah and other orphans are rehearsing for a launch event (which took place on 2 February) bringing…
In a bid for peace, Egyptian tours Nile Basin on his motorbike
February 10, 2013
In a bid for peace, Egyptian tours Nile Basin on his motorbike
Omar Mansour al-Fardy is the first Egyptian, Arab and native African who has attempted to travel the world with his…
The sunny side of politics: How being positive can help you, if not the revolution
February 7, 2013
The sunny side of politics: How being positive can help you, if not the revolution
Ever since the outbreak of the 25 January revolution, the nation has been dragged into an unprecedented whirlwind of violence…
Poor healthcare, surgical malpractice causing incontinence in women
February 4, 2013
Poor healthcare, surgical malpractice causing incontinence in women
One day, Ne’ma Barbary, 27, woke up to learn that she could no longer control herself when she went to…
A suburban gem: Despite location, Saffron in 6th of October is a delight
February 3, 2013
A suburban gem: Despite location, Saffron in 6th of October is a delight
Over the years, this column has gone to great lengths to disparage the dining offerings available on Cairo’s suburban fringe.…
Bejeweled: Two young designers create winter collections for 2013
January 31, 2013
Bejeweled: Two young designers create winter collections for 2013
Local jewelry and accessories have grown in popularity in the past few years, with homegrown designers honing their skills and…
Muscat Fashion Week comes to a close
January 30, 2013
Muscat Fashion Week comes to a close
Now in its third year, Oman’s annual Muscat Fashion Week last week attracted a host of the region’s most talented…
Koshary, lentils and fuul, oh my! Vegetarian fare is a natural part of Egyptian cuisine
January 28, 2013
Koshary, lentils and fuul, oh my! Vegetarian fare is a natural part of Egyptian cuisine
As vegetarian diets continue to grow in popularity around the world, more and more Egyptians are making the shift to…