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Yusuf/Cat Stevens tells AFP Muslims sceptical about comeback tour

Yusuf/Cat Stevens tells AFP Muslims sceptical about comeback tour

Four decades ago, folk legend Cat Stevens converted to Islam, changed his name to Yusuf Islam and all-but-vanished from the…
Five architects travel to Siwa to learn and preserve traditional architecture

Five architects travel to Siwa to learn and preserve traditional architecture

In an attempt to document and preserve part of Egypt's diverse architectural heritage, five young architects embarked on a journey…
Chatting with colleagues increases work efficiency

Chatting with colleagues increases work efficiency

Many find it difficult to focus throughout the working day. In order to overcome this problem, German doctor Annette Fachendorf,…
25 years after Berlin Wall tumbled, East bands rock on

25 years after Berlin Wall tumbled, East bands rock on

They have been rocking arenas nearly as long as the Rolling Stones but unlike Mick and Keith, they're from a…
Five fallacies about smoking shisha

Five fallacies about smoking shisha

The shisha is a popular means of smoking in Egypt, but many shisha smokers believe it is somehow less harmful…
Health Minister defends hep C drug against suspicions

Health Minister defends hep C drug against suspicions

Health Minister Adel Al-Adawy has defended Egypt’s deal with US firm Gilead to secure the hepatitis C drug Sovaldi in…
Green Pan, taking recycling efforts to the next level in Egypt

Green Pan, taking recycling efforts to the next level in Egypt

Unfortunately, recycling in Egypt is not meeting its potential. This could be attributed to the fact that recycling culture is…
Health Ministry: Organ transplants from clinically dead to apply within 18 months

Health Ministry: Organ transplants from clinically dead to apply within 18 months

The Health Ministry’s organ transplant commission has predicted that transplants of organs from clinically dead citizens can take place within…
Egypt present at Dubai’s world chefs contest

Egypt present at Dubai’s world chefs contest

A portrait of a dark Nubian girl drawn with grilled rice, sesame and flour is one of many introduced by…
Egypt promises to woo the crowds in 2014 Global Village

Egypt promises to woo the crowds in 2014 Global Village

Global Village, Dubai’s leading family entertainment, shopping and cultural destination, opens its doors this year from 6 November 2014 till…
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