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A year in review: Top five eateries opened in Cairo in 2011

A year in review: Top five eateries opened in Cairo in 2011

When you look back at 2011, you may not think of food —beyond KFC’s revolutionary debut in February, food for…
New Year’s Eve guide: Countdown in style

New Year’s Eve guide: Countdown in style

New Year’s Eve preparations are underway everywhere, and if you haven't made plans yet for your celebration, we have a…
Incense: Vanquisher of evil

Incense: Vanquisher of evil

Incense blessing is a known method for protection and chasing away bad energies and evil spirits. Decades ago, Egyptians would…
‘Insanity’: Egypt’s psychiatric history, developments and stigmas

‘Insanity’: Egypt’s psychiatric history, developments and stigmas

While there are still many stigmas associated with mental illness in Egypt, psychiatric hospitals have come a long way since…
Children’s corner: Christmas crafts

Children’s corner: Christmas crafts

Children love to work with their hands, making art and wearing their creations. This Christmas, put together some wearable Christmas-time…
Indian luxury meets Heliopolis at Raj

Indian luxury meets Heliopolis at Raj

The Fairmont Heliopolis opened its new Indian restaurant last month, an addition to its already internationally infused set of lobby…
East London gentrified, but in a good way

East London gentrified, but in a good way

Having lived in London for several years and frequented much of the central London district, I have been amazed to…
No time for Swedish meatballs

No time for Swedish meatballs

What does the peaceful and wealthy country of Sweden have in common with downtown Cairo’s Tahrir Square, the staging ground…
The microbus mafia

The microbus mafia

“I said the backseat takes only three passengers. If you don't like it, get off the bus.”
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