Former Brotherhood MP back in parliament by ‘popular demand’
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: After being expelled from the Muslim Brotherhood, Magdy Ashour said he will resume his duties as an independent MP due to pressure from his district, whose constituent…
Goethe Institute schools program aims for more networking and sustainability
CAIRO: The Goethe Institute Cairo hosted a regional conference as part of the German government’s initiative “Schools: Partners for the Future,” bringing together directors of 37 partner schools. The conference…
Qatar beats Egypt 2-1 in friendly match
DOHA: Qatar held on for a morale-boosting 2-1 win over Egypt on Thursday in its first match since winning the right to host the 2022 World Cup. The friendly match…
Caroline is queen, but Serena rules
PARIS: Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki ended the year the women's world number one, but the consensus is that Serena Williams is the best player on earth. The problem as ever with…
Reddish-pink color is predicted as 2011’s hot hue
It may be gray outside when the calendar flips to 2011, but a bright red-pink hue will be in fashion. "Honeysuckle" is the color of 2011 chosen by Pantone Color…
L’oiseau du Nil: All Egyptian concept store
It’s hard to miss this new store as one walks in Zamalek by the Faculty of Fine Arts. Bright and inviting, the storefront is currently decorated for the Christmas season…
Roma stand between Milan and a great escape
ROME: Roma are the only team standing between AC Milan and a winter escape as Serie A gets ready to shut down for the Christmas holiday period. Milan already lead…
Shirley Shalaby: Egypt’s Peggy Post goes beyond charm
By Heba Elkayal In a large studio space in a Heliopolis apartment is En Vogue, Shirley Shalaby’s finishing and modeling institute, set up 20 years ago by the former model. Today,…
FIFA: Gulf countries eager to host 2022 WCup games
ABU DHABI: Although several Gulf countries are interested in hosting games during the 2022 World Cup, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said Friday that the decision on expanding the tournament beyond…
Bombings by NSudan violated 2005 peace deal
JUBA: Three bomb attacks in Southern Sudan this month made by aircraft from the northern Sudanese military violated Sudan's 2005 peace agreement, a joint north-south committee has concluded, a United…
