The artisans' gallery
Mounaya Gallery has become a household name ever since the Zamalek venue opened about a year and a half ago. Owned by Ghada Abdel Hak-Khalife, the shop is a mesh…
Breezing through Syria for the sake of the old city
We arrived at dusk, two Americans with no visas, midway through a shared taxi ride from Beirut to Damascus. The fact that we reached Damascus by midnight, after a two-and-a-half…
SCI TECH SCENE: Is video game addiction a psychiatric disorder?
US doctors report seeks to declare it oneAssociated Press CHICAGO: The telltale signs are ominous: teens holing up in their rooms, ignoring friends, family, even food and a shower, while…
HEALTH MATTERS: Saturday night fever, a great remedy for life
Have you ever danced and had sweat pouring down your face, soaking your clothes, and felt like you didn't have a care in the world? If so, you will know…
An Eastern fusion of summer delights
Candles and fire torches surround the pool, live music is in the air and couples or small groups of people sit enjoying the food. A light summer breeze makes the…
COFFEE TALK: Anything but love
There are moments in life when all the noise stops, the pollution evaporates, the heat descends and Cairo becomes the most romantic place on earth. The sunset breeze hugs your…
Malaysian researchers create walnut 'Viagra'
Malaysian researchers claim they have created a nutty alternative to Viagra based on walnuts in a pill healthier than its pharmaceutical counterpart, according to a report Sunday.Kim Kah Hwi, who…
Anwal to implement modernize plans for Omar Effendi
CAIRO: With the ambition of turning Omar Effendi department store into the crown jewel of the entire Egyptian retail sector as it once was, Anwal United Trading Company has shifted…
Bel Group opens its second cheese factory in Egypt
CAIRO: Committed to putting a smile on the faces of cheese lovers across the country, Bel Egypt - manufacturer of single-serve cheese portions - opened its second factory in Egypt.…
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…