Heba Helmy
Monday’s papers: Israelis protest settlements resumption, vegetable prices drop
Egypt
October 18, 2010
Monday’s papers: Israelis protest settlements resumption, vegetable prices drop
Stated-owned Al-Akhbar starts off with a report on demonstrations staged by Israelis in Tel Aviv against the Judaization of Jerusalem.…
Children’s corner: Getting creative with kids’ rooms
Life & Style
October 15, 2010
Children’s corner: Getting creative with kids’ rooms
If you are in the market for modern creative designs for your children’s bedroom, Al-Masry Al-Youm hit the streets to…
MOM’s in Zamalek offers positive, indoor atmosphere for children
Life & Style
October 7, 2010
MOM’s in Zamalek offers positive, indoor atmosphere for children
While walking in Zamalek one day, a small colorful theater behind a window caught my eye. At first I thought…
A new perspective on masculinity in Egyptian films
Cinema/TV
October 7, 2010
A new perspective on masculinity in Egyptian films
On Tuesday, the Goethe Institute screened a series of five short films created by participants in the Male and Masculinity…
Iranian series about the prophet Joseph reignites visual depiction debate
Egypt
September 29, 2010
Iranian series about the prophet Joseph reignites visual depiction debate
The initial airing of the Iranian series "Yusuf al-Siddiq" more than two weeks ago on the Egyptian Melody Drama channel…
Monday’s papers: Bishop Bishoy’s semi-apology and TMG re-buy Madinaty
Egypt
September 27, 2010
Monday’s papers: Bishop Bishoy’s semi-apology and TMG re-buy Madinaty
State-owned Al-Ahram starts off with a report on a mystery which overwhelmed yesterday’s Israeli ministerial council meeting to discuss the…
Wednesday’s papers: Mubarak’s European tour and an ‘American’ association’s support for Gamal candidacy
Egypt
September 22, 2010
Wednesday’s papers: Mubarak’s European tour and an ‘American’ association’s support for Gamal candidacy
State-owned Al-Ahram newspaper leads with the headline “Mubarak starts today his European tour including Germany and Italy.” President Hosni Mubarak,…
A healthy lunch box for the new school year
Life & Style
September 17, 2010
A healthy lunch box for the new school year
As kids head back to school, parents should bear in mind some healthy advice to help their children stay focused…
Al-Arabiya network manager resigns following anti-Wahhabi remarks
Egypt
September 15, 2010
Al-Arabiya network manager resigns following anti-Wahhabi remarks
Liberal Saudi Arabian columnist Abdul Rahman al-Rashid abruptly announced his resignation from his position as manager of the Dubai-based Al-Arabiya…
Monday’s papers: Israeli-Palestinian disputes and Quran page tearing
Egypt
September 13, 2010
Monday’s papers: Israeli-Palestinian disputes and Quran page tearing
Both state-owned and independent newspapers lead with news of a second round of Israeli-Palestinian direct talks hosted in Sharm al-Sheikh.…