Maadi
Children’s corner: Maadi spots for kid-friendly activities
Life & Style
February 24, 2012
Children’s corner: Maadi spots for kid-friendly activities
It used to be said that in Egypt, to make money, one should invest in real estate or food. But…
Kiwi in Maadi: The bird that cannot fly
Food
February 17, 2012
Kiwi in Maadi: The bird that cannot fly
As you walk down Road 9 in Maadi in the middle of the day, you are inundated with honking from…
Streets of Cairo: Midan Suares, Maadi
Life & Style
December 18, 2011
Streets of Cairo: Midan Suares, Maadi
The Maadi Sporting and Yacht Club or “Nadi al-Maadi” is an important hub for Maadi residents, allowing them to cross…
Maadi policemen stage protest against new working hours
Egypt
September 28, 2011
Maadi policemen stage protest against new working hours
About 200 policemen from the Maadi police station staged protests on Wednesday, rejecting the new shift pattern that has been…
Children’s corner: Fall activities for children
Life & Style
August 26, 2011
Children’s corner: Fall activities for children
As September approaches and a new school year looms on the horizon, parents around Egypt are faced with a flurry…
Cairo bridge collapses, killing at least 4
Egypt
July 6, 2011
Cairo bridge collapses, killing at least 4
A bridge collapse south of Cairo on Wednesday killed at least four workers, according to Egyptian state-owned media. The news…
Cellar Door: Good, not quite great, in Maadi
Food
May 8, 2011
Cellar Door: Good, not quite great, in Maadi
Food critics in Cairo spend a lot of time in the middle of the road. It’s not often that we…
China Winds: Finally, authentic Chinese in Cairo
Food
April 20, 2011
China Winds: Finally, authentic Chinese in Cairo
We’ve all had Chinese before, and in Cairo that usually involves ordering spring rolls and special fried rice from Peking,…
La Clé revitalizes your home décor
Art news
April 9, 2011
La Clé revitalizes your home décor
“We turn your house into a home” is the slogan of La Clé, a furniture store newly opened