Society
Operation Smile
August 11, 2010
Operation Smile
Around 3000 Egyptian children a year are born with facial deformities which hinder their ability to light up the world…
Wordless expression
August 7, 2010
Wordless expression
Theater, music and dance combined in a five-day program entitled "Express Yourself Without Words", at Sawy Culture Wheel last week.…
Ramadan: When weight and prices soar
August 5, 2010
Ramadan: When weight and prices soar
Long queues in front of the cashiers at major supermarkets are a sure indication that Ramadan is on its way…
The best of this year’s batch of Ramadan tents
August 4, 2010
The best of this year’s batch of Ramadan tents
Ramadan is the month during which one's taste buds experience the epitome of extremes. From utter desperation for a sip…
Toy Run for Orphans: Memories in the making
July 29, 2010
Toy Run for Orphans: Memories in the making
Our childhood memories continue to haunt us for the rest of our lives. Often frozen in virtual snapshots are the…
Shisha-licious: Cairo’s top five shisha joints
July 26, 2010
Shisha-licious: Cairo’s top five shisha joints
In Egypt, they call it shisha, in Syria and Lebanon they call it argeella, and in Turkey they call it…
Local group aims to end cruelty to animals
July 22, 2010
Local group aims to end cruelty to animals
The promotion of animals rights is often mocked in Egypt as being irrelevant. Nevertheless, people are aware of the inhumane…
Europe on a plate: International clubs in Cairo
July 12, 2010
Europe on a plate: International clubs in Cairo
Aside from the standard services offered by the various cultural centers around Cairo such as language courses, music concerts and…
Kempinski: A new hotel on the river Nile
July 10, 2010
Kempinski: A new hotel on the river Nile
In an elegant ceremony attended by many social figures, the renowned hotel chain Kempinski launched its boutique hotel in Garden…
Kids summer activities: Diwan art workshop in Heliopolis
July 8, 2010
Kids summer activities: Diwan art workshop in Heliopolis
Diwan bookstore earned its status as one of the most diverse cultural venues in Cairo by branching out to include…