Police officer resigns, joins Al Ghad, plans to run for parliament
CAIRO: Fifty-seven-year old brigadier-general Ahmed Ghanem resigned from his position at the ministry of interior to join opposition party Al-Ghad, pledging to run for parliamentary elections scheduled for next year."I…
Egypt defends role in Lebanon
CAIRO: Egypt has defended its role on Lebanese politics against accusations that it is partially responsible for hindering the formation of a new government.The MENA news agency quoted Foreign Ministry…
Post Ramadan dessert delight
As Ramadan ends, a sinking feeling rests in my stomach. It is a challenging month, but the emotional rewards that include relaxing with friends and family after iftar are indescribable.…
10 ways to wear your little black dress
The little black dress is the most prevalent item in every woman's wardrobe. Whether you're a fashonista or exercise mild interest in the world of what's vogue, you will most…
Delicatesse du Monde brings gourmet delights to your home
CAIRO: The eoldest son in an Egyptian family is groomed from childhood to take over the family business one day. But Waleed Abdel-Rahman didn't want to simply follow in the…
A Khawaga's Fast: Week Four: Fasting in Afghanistan
As the plane door opens on the tarmac, dust fills my mouth. Parched from traveling and now from the dust, I exit the plane and enter the high Afghan capital.…
Four Seasons spa offers an 'oasis of tranquility'
Ask any woman in Egypt about the secret behind beautiful skin and scrubbing is bound to be stressed as a key ingredient in the wealth of age-old beauty recipes you'll…
A conversation with the creator of one of the best American films of the year
Last Wednesday, I talked to "Sita Sings the Blues' Nina Paley in her current residence in Brooklyn, New York. Affable, funny, down to earth and extremely passionate, Paley discussed everything…
THE REEL ESTATE: Nina sings the blues
Back in February, I came across an article by Margy Rochlin in the New York Times charting the making of a new self-financed animated American musical titled "Sita Sings the…
Words matter
WASHINGTON, DC: Words as well as deeds are required to bridge the gap between Arabs and Jews in the Middle East. Words matter. They have power. They carry consequences. In…