Heba Helmy
The Saft al-Laban Corridor: A solution to Cairo’s acute traffic congestion?
Egypt
August 17, 2010
The Saft al-Laban Corridor: A solution to Cairo’s acute traffic congestion?
Last Saturday, President Hosni Mubarak--in the presence of Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif and several ministers--inaugurated the new Saft al-Laban corridor…
Summertime fasting: Some tips from health experts
Health & Fitness
August 12, 2010
Summertime fasting: Some tips from health experts
This year, Ramadan falls in August--one of the hottest months of the year. Therefore, consider the following tips from health…
VOX POPS: Are clock changes a relief, or a confusion?
Egypt
August 10, 2010
VOX POPS: Are clock changes a relief, or a confusion?
Starting Tuesday 10 August at midnight, Egypt is implementing winter time, setting the clock one hour back in order to…
Monday’s papers: Wheat crisis escalates, MB slogan ‘Islam is the solution’
Egypt
August 9, 2010
Monday’s papers: Wheat crisis escalates, MB slogan ‘Islam is the solution’
Both state-owned and independent newspapers lead with news of the wheat crisis.“Egypt has adequate stocks of local and imported wheat…
Ramadan: When weight and prices soar
Life & Style
August 5, 2010
Ramadan: When weight and prices soar
Long queues in front of the cashiers at major supermarkets are a sure indication that Ramadan is on its way…
Wednesday’s papers: Israel-Lebanon clashes, price inflation
Egypt
August 4, 2010
Wednesday’s papers: Israel-Lebanon clashes, price inflation
State-owned Al-Ahram leads with the story of border clashes between Israel and Lebanon on Tuesday morning. Israeli troops reportedly crossed…
In search of the fanous Ramadan
Art news
August 2, 2010
In search of the fanous Ramadan
Fanous Ramadan (the Ramadan lantern) is an essential part of Ramadan’s magical atmosphere. The origin of the fanous dates back…
Sunday’s papers: the priest’s wife returns and crime rates rise
Egypt
July 25, 2010
Sunday’s papers: the priest’s wife returns and crime rates rise
Both state-owned and independent newspapers led with news of the safe return of the wife of a Minya priest.Al-Ahram reports,…
Al-Araby TV: Egyptian public television turns 50
Art news
July 25, 2010
Al-Araby TV: Egyptian public television turns 50
On 21 July, 1960, with a five-hour program which included a reading from the Quran, a speech by President Gamal…
VOX POPS: Fair sentence for football hooligans?
Egypt
July 21, 2010
VOX POPS: Fair sentence for football hooligans?
Last Tuesday, 14 die-hard supporters of Egypt's El-Ahli football team were arrested after a friendly match between El-Ahli and the…