Amany Aly Shawky
The Butterfly’s Burden: Mahmoud Darwish’s legacy
Books
August 9, 2010
The Butterfly’s Burden: Mahmoud Darwish’s legacy
Two years ago today, while undergoing heart surgery in Texas, the poet Mahmoud Darwish died at age 67. Al-Masry Al-Youm…
The North Coast: The quest for exclusivity
Life & Style
August 4, 2010
The North Coast: The quest for exclusivity
Reminiscing over the past ten years of frequent trips to the strip of bright blue sea and white sand that…
Mastering makeup: Leading up to Ramadan
Fashion
August 3, 2010
Mastering makeup: Leading up to Ramadan
As summer is slowly pulling its shades and Ramadan approaching, a new makeup regime is needed. Light make-up and a…
Trial By Ink : Little pieces of life
Books
August 2, 2010
Trial By Ink : Little pieces of life
Four years after publishing his acclaimed novel, Signposts to Elsewhere, author Yahia Lababidi is out with a new book, and…
Moqtanayat Wust el-Balad: Stories from Cairo’s downtown
Books
July 31, 2010
Moqtanayat Wust el-Balad: Stories from Cairo’s downtown
Two weeks ago, the novelist Mekkawi Said published his latest book, a collection of short stories called Moqtanayat Wust el-Balad…
Mastering makeup: The essentials
Fashion
July 27, 2010
Mastering makeup: The essentials
Due to popular demand, an article on makeup tips has turned into a series. This will be the first of…
10-step summer makeup
Fashion
July 20, 2010
10-step summer makeup
Sporting a safe tan adds a glow to your look and lessens time and effort spent on makeup. As a…
Banana’z towel project hits the beach
Art news
July 17, 2010
Banana’z towel project hits the beach
Banana’z is the name behind the funky and stylish towels that have been spotted on the beaches of the North…
Messages Between Women: a life-changing film workshop
Cinema/TV
July 16, 2010
Messages Between Women: a life-changing film workshop
Moqattam Cinema Club sponsored the screening of 16 one-minute movies created during a workshop titled “Messages Between Women, 2010." The…
Kempinski: A new hotel on the river Nile
Life & Style
July 10, 2010
Kempinski: A new hotel on the river Nile
In an elegant ceremony attended by many social figures, the renowned hotel chain Kempinski launched its boutique hotel in Garden…