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Photo by Hassan Ibrahim

Smiling in the face of adversity

The oppressive cement blocks turn into a cheerful, mocking smiley face

November 29, 2012

The Cairo International Film Festival postpones opening to Wednesday because of mass protests Courtesy of the Cairo International Film Festival Facebook page

CIFF postpones opening night

With the festival coinciding with a growing unrest in the country and…

November 27, 2012

Coworking is more than just sharing a space Stefano Borghi

The District Egypt, coworking in Cairo

The District caters to a variety of clients, from IT and accounting…

November 28, 2012

Pins and flags on Tahrir square Basil El-Dabh

Tahrir vendors

Vendors still supply protesters with any sustenance they may need

November 26, 2012

Movie previews

Argo, Dredd 3D, and Stolen

November 25, 2012

Men don’t cry

Egyptians are prone to touch each other during conversations and often call…

November 22, 2012

Ahmed Harfoush and Noha Fekry

The Riff Band: quality music for a decade

The band's anniversary show promises many surprises, including backing vocalists, a string…

November 21, 2012

The Bookspot in Maadi Courtesy of the Bookspot Facebook page

Buying used books anywhere in Egypt

The Bookspot advertised for used books and visited leaving ex-pats to buy…

November 20, 2012

Ministry of Investment is willing to divert grey economy into formal economy (file photo) KHALED DESOUKI/AFP/Getty Images

Saving the south of Egypt’s coast

The 3Alganoob programme is slated to start in April 2013 and will…

November 19, 2012

New in the Movies

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn part 2, The Words, Girl in progress,…

November 17, 2012