BALtrans opens up in Egypt
CAIRO: Freight forwarder BALtrans has opened a new office in Egypt, named Premier BALtrans Egypt. Being the master franchisee, Premier BALtrans Middle East has been assigned the task of opening…
IFC training program addresses SME performance
CAIRO: In a bid to provide high quality management training tailored to the local needs, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) signed agreements with six new training providers to deliver the…
A passport to Ancient Egypt's after-life
Inkjet technology brings The Book of the Dead of Ramose to life at Cambridge museumXaar, one of the world s leading suppliers of inkjet modern printing technology, is sponsoring an…
Decorate the outdoors with Clip't Wings
If you're looking to decorate the exterior of your home, balcony or even looking for some home accessories, then your life just got a little bit easier. Clip't Wings has…
It's in the genes: Up-close with pianist Yasmine Abdel Wahab
Only six years ago, the young granddaughter of Egypt's most prominent musician, the late Mohamed Abdel Wahab, decided to explore her artistic side, drastically changing her life.Yasmine Abdel Wahab quit…
Tradition and modernity meet head on in Makan
In front of Rasha was a huge upside-down bowl resting in a tub of water. The Karabash, she said, was traditionally used in the kitchen, and after the women finished…
It's a Phiasco
New production company plans to invigorate local independent music scene, and moreTim El Abd, one of the four creators of 'Phiasco Productions,' exudes the confidence of a man who knows…
Mind, body and soul collide in modern dance fest
At the Gomhuria Theater last Saturday I found myself seated in a circle with about 70 other people. In the center was the stage but the lights were directed towards…
Souad Massi rocks Cairo
For a moment in the large hall at the Cairo Citadel, it felt as if all the alternative music fan in the capital had gathered for the most anticipated musical…
Independent films push the envelope
Independent Film Festival showcases the best of Egyptian and British Indies Last Tuesday the British independent film producer Mark Booth from B3 Media Productions - a nonprofit media arts production…