Louise Sarant

Gaza, face-veil controversy absorb French press
Egypt

Gaza, face-veil controversy absorb French press

The situation in the Palestinian Gaza Strip dominated the Middle East sections of most French newspapers this week.
Young designers shine at Christmas artists fair
Art news

Young designers shine at Christmas artists fair

The cosy Le Pacha boat hosted last Wednesday and Thursday the second “Christmas Artists Group Fair.” New kids on the…
Report: Arab world must brace for climate change
Environment

Report: Arab world must brace for climate change

In late November, the Arab Forum for Environmental Development (AFED) released its second report on the potential impact of climate…
Zahi Hawass: “I want it back”
Archaeology

Zahi Hawass: “I want it back”

Zahi Hawass, Egypt's foremost archaeologist and secretary general of the High Council of Antiquities, caused a stir in the UK…
The local bawab: Beyond the surface
Life & Style

The local bawab: Beyond the surface

Undeniably a force to be reckoned with in any local metropolis, the influence of the bawab (doorkeeper) can often extend…
A whirlwind of morbidity and elegance
Fashion

A whirlwind of morbidity and elegance

On the catwalk with Egyptian stylist Abdelhak Last Wednesday, the usually impassive face of the giant Buddha seated cross-legged in…
Bulaq, or how to shop on a budget?
Life & Style

Bulaq, or how to shop on a budget?

One would imagine the tacky clothes displayed in the shop windows on Talaat Harb Street to be affordable, considering the…
Reporting youth
Egypt

Reporting youth

Six media partners came together Sunday with the aim of improving both reporting and understanding of youth from around the…
A Life in Paradise
Books

A Life in Paradise

The American University in Cairo's Tahrir Bookstore hosted the famous Egyptologist Zahi Hawass last Saturday at 5pm for a book…
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