The moderate behind bars
CAIRO: If you visit the home of prominent Muslim Brotherhood leader Essam El Erian you will be met with decorations in the reception area and a big sign saying "Welcome…
AUEED focuses on education, financing business to develop Upper Egypt
CAIRO: With 36 schools throughout the country, over 1300 staff, and the capacity to run dozens of health, education, and development projects at any one time, the Association of Upper…
Microbus drivers abused by police, threaten to strike
CAIRO: Firmly stuck at the bottom of the pecking order, Egyptian microbus drivers are forced by the police to transport investigation teams to security missions on a daily basis. In…
Children fasting: A combination of religious duty and training
CAIRO: Every Ramadan Hana, 19, a college student, has to face an awkward situation: Although strong and healthy, she cannot fast like the rest of her family. That failure to…
MB students referred to disciplinary committee
CAIRO: Twenty-six students at Assuit University, along with others in a number of other national universities including Cairo University, were referred to a disciplinary committee for their affiliation with the…
Weekly Stock Review
Transactions on the CASE 30 Index were most vibrant this week featuring mixed activities of buying and selling, despite the shortened trading session in the holy month of Ramadan.The week…
Egypt rejects Gaza categorization as 'enemy entity'
CAIRO: Egypt rejected the Israeli Security Cabinet's declaration Wednesday to categorize Gaza as an "enemy entity with the major caveat being the consequences on the citizens of the Gaza Strip.…
Get your hair done in style at La Villa
"I love your new do! Tell me, who does your hair? is an enthusiastic question all Paul's clients are used to.Paul has become a household name in Cairo, since he…
Dine in Moroccan style at the First Mall
It is probable that when the Four Seasons chose a Moroccan theme this year for their annual Ramadan spread, they had Morocco's wonderful, fast-breaking 'Harira ba Karouia' soup in mind.…