Life & Style
Memorializing the ‘grand hotels’ of Egypt
March 11, 2012
Memorializing the ‘grand hotels’ of Egypt
In “Grand Hotels of Egypt: In the Golden Age of Travel,” Andrew Humphreys gives a detailed history of the flourishing…
Newsweek’s ‘150 Women Who Shake the World’ offers optimism for women’s rights
March 9, 2012
Newsweek’s ‘150 Women Who Shake the World’ offers optimism for women’s rights
Four Egyptian women found their way on to Newsweek’s 2012 "150 Women Who Shake The World." Newsweek explained the list…
On Women’s Day, more progress still to be made in Egypt
March 8, 2012
On Women’s Day, more progress still to be made in Egypt
As International Women’s Day arrives again, many women in Egypt worry that their lives will change for the worse in…
Online dating: bypassing tradition?
March 7, 2012
Online dating: bypassing tradition?
Online dating has become a popular way of meeting a romantic partner over the past decade, with many couples often…
The Alexandrian fisherman
March 6, 2012
The Alexandrian fisherman
In the purple sunset light of the the Bahari port of Alexandria, fishermen start to walk around the big boats…
Nina Shawki Collection: An Egyptian-made bedding option
March 6, 2012
Nina Shawki Collection: An Egyptian-made bedding option
As consumers become keen to buy Egyptian-made products, designers have gained confidence and several small, local fashion and textile business…
Paint your home to soothe your psyche
March 5, 2012
Paint your home to soothe your psyche
Painting the walls of your home may seem like one of the quickest ways to update your interior design scheme,…
Top 8 tips for shopping downtown
March 4, 2012
Top 8 tips for shopping downtown
Downtown is a culturally rich part of the city, but it is also shopping heaven for those who are looking…