Life & Style
Beirut conference awards Arab women in science
October 17, 2011
Beirut conference awards Arab women in science
A fellowship program recognized and awarded nine Arab women US$20,000 to continue their research as part of an effort to…
Childhood obesity: An increasingly common problem
October 16, 2011
Childhood obesity: An increasingly common problem
When A. Ahmed’s school doctor told his mother that he was overweight, she felt there was a problem but did…
Streets of Cairo: Om Kalthoum still sparkles on Abul Feda Street
October 15, 2011
Streets of Cairo: Om Kalthoum still sparkles on Abul Feda Street
Walking down Abul Feda Street in Zamalek, I always pass by the Om Kalthoum Hotel. But this time my curiosity…
Postcard from Beirut: A taste of city night life
October 13, 2011
Postcard from Beirut: A taste of city night life
Bar Louie was Gemmayzeh’s first bar, and now that the district has become Beirut’s hottest night scene, the friendly, chilled-out…
Curbing religious intolerance from the streets
October 11, 2011
Curbing religious intolerance from the streets
Many citizens believe that individuals could play a positive role in counter religious violence and keep revolutionary spirit alive, even…
Finding the right contraceptive for you
October 11, 2011
Finding the right contraceptive for you
Some women experience side effects from certain types of contraception that are not mentioned in the medicine pamphlets, says Nevine…
Tamara Wearable Art: Made with love
October 11, 2011
Tamara Wearable Art: Made with love
Tamara Wearable Art is a new fashion line that was launched earlier this year by young designer Dina Fahmy. The…
Children’s corner: Drop bad study habits
October 7, 2011
Children’s corner: Drop bad study habits
There's no magical way to guarantee high-grades at the end of academic year. Students should work on developing each aspect…
Malak el-Ezzawy seasonal collection features deep colors, animal prints
October 5, 2011
Malak el-Ezzawy seasonal collection features deep colors, animal prints
Fashion designer Malak el-Ezzawy finally launched her long-awaited fall/winter 2012 collection, with the 50 cocktail and evening gowns available at…
Fall accessories: Affordable treats
October 4, 2011
Fall accessories: Affordable treats
As fall approaches, more and more purchases of an autumnal nature come to mind, some of them important or mandatory,…