Rana Khaled
Restoring Egypt’s scientific heritage – Part I
Books
November 15, 2012
Restoring Egypt’s scientific heritage – Part I
Almost a year after it was set ablaze during clashes nearby, the Institut d’Egypte has reopened its doors boasting the…
Environmentalists take action after monks build wall in Wadi al-Rayan
Environment
November 12, 2012
Environmentalists take action after monks build wall in Wadi al-Rayan
Dozens of environmental activists and desert lovers peacefully demonstrated in Wadi al-Rayan last Friday to show their disapproval of a…
A dying artform: Traditional handicraft production is on the verge of extinction
Life & Style
November 11, 2012
A dying artform: Traditional handicraft production is on the verge of extinction
The shift from modern houses with bright and loud colors, American-style open kitchens and practical pieces of furniture, to more…
Scientists are enthusiastic about hydrogen’s green applications
Environment
November 11, 2012
Scientists are enthusiastic about hydrogen’s green applications
As fossil fuel reserves decrease, many countries are turning to hydrogen as one of the main sources of alternative energy.…
‘An Hour and a Half’ masterfully blends infamous train accident with people’s suffering
Cinema/TV
November 10, 2012
‘An Hour and a Half’ masterfully blends infamous train accident with people’s suffering
Ezz wanders around train carriages selling sleazy love stories; he couldn’t get a job after graduating from university. Ezzat…
Dahshur lake under threat: Residents complain of state’s disinterest
Environment
November 5, 2012
Dahshur lake under threat: Residents complain of state’s disinterest
Many Dahshur residents complain the nearby Royal Lake is being dried out to make room for a tourist village and…
The jeweler and the artist: A new showroom features classic jewelry alongside modern artwork
Fashion
October 31, 2012
The jeweler and the artist: A new showroom features classic jewelry alongside modern artwork
Mixing the classic with the modern created a unique vibe that impressed all those attending the opening night of the…
A race for the cure: Fight against breast cancer begins with awareness
Health & Fitness
October 29, 2012
A race for the cure: Fight against breast cancer begins with awareness
For the first time in Egypt and the Arab world last Saturday, 40 rowers competed in a race to increase…
Murky waters: Bad practices in fish farms cause major health concerns
Environment
October 22, 2012
Murky waters: Bad practices in fish farms cause major health concerns
Although experts often advise that people eat fish three times a week, in Egypt, you might think twice before taking…
Life’s a playground: Program hopes to build environmental awareness through play
Environment
October 17, 2012
Life’s a playground: Program hopes to build environmental awareness through play
In an initiative that was one of the first of its kind in the country, a German-funded summer school program…