US test-fires Trident missile in drill with Saudis
CAIRO: The United States test-fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads during a joint military exercise Wednesday with Saudi Arabia, a Western military official said.The Trident missile…
Manuela Thai Spa surprises Cairo spa goers
I am still feeling deliciously gooey after yesterday's deep tissue massage at Manuela Thai Spa but I will do my best to remain coherent.Mauela's greatest strength lies in the talented…
Easter eggs may be good for you, study suggests
Easter eggs and other chocolate may be good for the heart and lower blood pressure, provided you eat a tiny amount each day and prefer dark rather than milk or…
Back to (horticultural) roots
On the drive in the direction of Sakkara to Makar Farms, you leave the city behind to be greeted by bucolic scenes of the Egyptian countryside. Near Makar Farms, currently…
Sweet but not sugary, makeup embraces pastels
Ignore the jellybeans and chocolate eggs. You can have something sweet this Easter season that is not sugary: trend-right, candy-colored makeup.The cheerful hues give off a youthful, happy vibe while…
Fairy girls and city grit at Tokyo Fashion Week
Layered chiffon tops and silky hemlines met shiny leather boots on the catwalk of the Tokyo Fashion Show this week in a blend of old-world femininity and edgy city themes.…
Tazkarty online booking site: Novelty and necessity
In Cairo, it's often impossible to get into a trendy club or make reservations on a crowded night, unless one has the private number of a club's owner or has…
Online Muslim sex shop launched in the Netherlands
Candid but demure, an online sex shop for Muslims has been launched in the Netherlands to tap into a demand for erotica that does not offend sharia. We had about…
Facebook to scrap 'become a fan of' for 'like'
Facebook is about to change the way it asks its users to connect to brands and celebrities on the site. Rather than ask people to become a fan of say,…