Egypt bans 'Eye on Democracy' taping
CAIRO: Egyptian authorities prevented Alhurra satellite channel from taping two editions of its "Eye on Democracy program, the Arab Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) said Thursday.According to ANHRI's statement,…
Visiting Egypt: How to walk like an Egyptian
Every year, 11 million people visit Egypt. Some stay for a few days as tourists, others stay longer, working for international companies or as students. Most enjoy their stay in…
Ramadan for different people
Ramadan: a time for piety, fasting, prayer and a month where families and friends join at the dinner table for iftar (the fast-breaking meal) and sohour (the meal before dawn).…
Anything and everything at the Friday Market
Every city has a traditional market that is a kind of landmark, where people from all walks of life gather to sell or buy anything and everything at bargain prices.…
Egyptian fabrics meet cotemporary designs
After studying fashion in London for several years, Amina Khalil, 23, decided it was time to bring what she learned to Egypt's fashion scene. Many socialites have been spotted in…
Live a little with a Ramadan spa treatment
For Muslims, Ramadan is often the month of new beginnings. It's a time when chain smokers decide to quit, when people start negotiating their love handles either through dieting -…
Golf in Egypt: Why golf injuries happen and how to prevent them
The game of golf may well have been invented by a sadist who wanted to cause harm to the human spine. That being said, over the past decade, golf has…
Golden girl: solid gold sculpture of Kate Moss unveiled
LONDON: A solid gold sculpture of British supermodel Kate Moss worth £1.5 million pounds ($2.8 million dollars) was unveiled in London on Thursday.The 50 kilogram work is by artist Marc…
Egypt fuel subsidies report ignores May energy price hikes
CAIRO: A recent government report ranked Egypt as the ninth fuel subsidies provider in the world, failing however to consider the controversial energy prices hikes implemented last May."Egypt remains among…
Confessions of a (M)ad Man: Ramadan is here and we are happy with it, after its absence. Hello, Ramadan!
Last week, my editor suggested, with all the subtlety of an anvil wrapped in a silk sheet, that it might be a good idea to use Ramadan as the theme…