Life & Style
Children’s corner: Fasting before maturity
July 29, 2011
Children’s corner: Fasting before maturity
Since Ramadan is regarded by Muslims as a time for realizing self-restraint and strengthening conviction in God, some mothers utilize…
Professors highlight prevalence of Hepatitis C in Egypt, call for more funding
July 28, 2011
Professors highlight prevalence of Hepatitis C in Egypt, call for more funding
Gamal Esmat, professor of hematology and gastroenterology at Cairo University, believes that more attention must be paid to the prevention…
Boho Sharky: The oriental gypsy look
July 28, 2011
Boho Sharky: The oriental gypsy look
Egypt’s current social and political environment combined with its rich cultural heritage have given room for a lot of creativity…
Sexual Harassment File: Sex education as remedy
July 27, 2011
Sexual Harassment File: Sex education as remedy
In Egypt, adolescents rarely receive their sex education from the institutions thought to be best adapted to the task. Ignorance…
The Sexual Harassment File: The story of a map
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…
AUC students mobilize to feed poor during Ramadan
July 26, 2011
AUC students mobilize to feed poor during Ramadan
As the nation counts down to Ramadan in August, a group of students from the American University in Cairo has…
Sabry Bijoux: Jewelry for the modern-day warrior maiden
July 25, 2011
Sabry Bijoux: Jewelry for the modern-day warrior maiden
Cutting edge jewelry brand Sabry Bijoux Avantgardes has illuminated the world of jewelry and fashion once again with its new…
There’s a lot to do in Edinburgh during the Fringe
July 25, 2011
There’s a lot to do in Edinburgh during the Fringe
Every August in Edinburgh, any indoor or outdoor space large enough to hold a small audience, including churches, conference rooms,…
Streets of Cairo: Khlousy, a street that never sleeps
July 23, 2011
Streets of Cairo: Khlousy, a street that never sleeps
Close to the heart of Cairo, the northern suburb of Shubra has always been known as its own country.
Children’s corner: A mini-city is an innovative edutainment experience
July 22, 2011
Children’s corner: A mini-city is an innovative edutainment experience
Combining education and entertainment for children has never been easy to achieve. But KidZania Egypt has an unusual and innovative…