Amany Aly Shawky
Wednesday’s papers: Eye on Ahmadinejad
Egypt
February 6, 2013
Wednesday’s papers: Eye on Ahmadinejad
Many newspapers highlight on Wednesday the first visit by an acting Iranian head of state to Egypt in more than…
Bejeweled: Two young designers create winter collections for 2013
Fashion
January 31, 2013
Bejeweled: Two young designers create winter collections for 2013
Local jewelry and accessories have grown in popularity in the past few years, with homegrown designers honing their skills and…
Wednesday’s papers: New Port Said evidence, old regime prison diaries
Egypt
January 23, 2013
Wednesday’s papers: New Port Said evidence, old regime prison diaries
As the second anniversary of the 25 January revolution approaches, headlines about protest martyrs and the Port Said massacre take…
The time of beautiful melancholy
Books
January 17, 2013
The time of beautiful melancholy
After “The Qasr al-Aini Ambush,” popular writer and journalist Omar Taher continues his revolution-themed book series with a lovely new…
Thursday’s papers: Nation mourns loss of innocent lives
Egypt
January 17, 2013
Thursday’s papers: Nation mourns loss of innocent lives
Grief is a prominent press theme Thursday following the deaths that resulted from a train taxi-collision in Giza and two…
Two women, four burgers, one island: Zamalek’s new burger joints
Food
January 13, 2013
Two women, four burgers, one island: Zamalek’s new burger joints
If you love burgers but have tired of the stale fast food variety, Zamalek has a few spruced up surprises…
Thursday’s papers: Weather gets top billing as rain paralyzes capital
Egypt
January 10, 2013
Thursday’s papers: Weather gets top billing as rain paralyzes capital
Weather headlines dominate Thursday's papers following a cold spell that brought rain and high winds with it this week.
Downtown’s department stores: A demolished history of a bygone era
Life & Style
January 10, 2013
Downtown’s department stores: A demolished history of a bygone era
The entryway is warm and welcoming, despite the vast space and the vaulted ceilings. Huge green walls embrace tens of…
Wednesday’s papers: Mubarak watched protester killings, alleges fact-finding committee
Egypt
January 2, 2013
Wednesday’s papers: Mubarak watched protester killings, alleges fact-finding committee
"Mubarak saw the killing of the protesters during the revolution," privately owned daily Al-Shorouk leads Wednesday's coverage.
Best bites of 2012, our reviewer’s top picks
Food
December 29, 2012
Best bites of 2012, our reviewer’s top picks
With so many restaurants reviewed in 2012, it’s hard to pick our favorites, so we’ve decided to cheat! Here are…
At Maadi’s Cocoon, interiors are striking but food is inconsistent
Food
December 19, 2012
At Maadi’s Cocoon, interiors are striking but food is inconsistent
Slightly hidden from the hustle and bustle of the busy Corniche, a minute away from Maadi’s second entrance, lies Cocoon…
Wednesday papers: The saga of the prosecutor general
Egypt
December 19, 2012
Wednesday papers: The saga of the prosecutor general
The resignation of the recently-appointed prosecutor general and Tuesday's marches against the constitution referendum occupy the headlines of most government…
South Africa: The magic of safari
Life & Style
December 17, 2012
South Africa: The magic of safari
Aside from the busy streets of Cape Town and the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg, South Africa has a different…
Bridal bootcamp: Our guide to looking and feeling your best on the big day
Fashion
December 16, 2012
Bridal bootcamp: Our guide to looking and feeling your best on the big day
Preparing for your wedding can consume weeks and even months of your time before the special day. Along with all…
War of narratives in Ettehadiya
Egypt
December 13, 2012
War of narratives in Ettehadiya
In a mounting war of narratives between the Muslim Brotherhood and the opposition to President Mohamed Morsy, activists exposed incidents of…
Make me a match: Egypt’s khatba tradition is still going strong
Life & Style
December 11, 2012
Make me a match: Egypt’s khatba tradition is still going strong
The khatba has made a comeback in the last few years. A modern and polished version of the modestly dressed…
Dokki street food: Brave Ezz el-Menoufi and you won’t be sorry
Food
December 1, 2012
Dokki street food: Brave Ezz el-Menoufi and you won’t be sorry
In Egypt, street food is more than the diet of the poor. It is a passion, an art, and for…
Thursday’s papers: Egypt brokers Israel-Hamas truce, fails to quell violence at home
Egypt
November 22, 2012
Thursday’s papers: Egypt brokers Israel-Hamas truce, fails to quell violence at home
Developments in Gaza and on the streets of downtown Cairo have kept the local press busy this week. In its…
Going Thai in Maadi: Yam Yen is an interesting new addition to the food scene
Food
November 18, 2012
Going Thai in Maadi: Yam Yen is an interesting new addition to the food scene
Pad Thai and red curry are among the specialties at Yam Yen Thai Cuisine, a new Thai addition to the…