Rasha Dewedar
Alexandria 16-year-old creates groundbreaking method for making fuel
Environment
August 23, 2012
Alexandria 16-year-old creates groundbreaking method for making fuel
Egyptian student Azza Faiad found a cheaper, novel way to generate biofuel by breaking down plastic waste — all while…
The standard Eid dessert: Kahk
Food
August 31, 2011
The standard Eid dessert: Kahk
Both Muslims and Christians in Egypt celebrate their feasts with special desserts baked for each occasion. Two such desserts, kahk…
Joint campaign to work toward a harassment-free Eid
Life & Style
August 30, 2011
Joint campaign to work toward a harassment-free Eid
Volunteers have launched a campaign in Cairo and Alexandria to fight sexual harassment during Eid. The "Safe Eid for Egyptian…
The trials of Ramadan away from home
Life & Style
August 25, 2011
The trials of Ramadan away from home
Because the holy month of Ramadan is accompanied by a number of traditions and activities that Muslims have become accustomed…
Workplace training: Dealing with difficult colleagues
Life & Style
August 14, 2011
Workplace training: Dealing with difficult colleagues
The main objective of any company or organization is to hire the most effective and qualified employees. However, this is…
‘Al-Rayan’: a biopic challenged by historical fallacies
Art news
August 14, 2011
‘Al-Rayan’: a biopic challenged by historical fallacies
One of the massive economic changes in 1980s Egypt was the rise of pyramid schemes. Presented as highly rewarding (offering…
Daily Ramadan Recipe #10 – Chicken fajitas with cheese
Food
August 10, 2011
Daily Ramadan Recipe #10 – Chicken fajitas with cheese
Chicken fajita is a good choice for those who want a healthy but tasty way to prepare boneless chicken. Incorporating…
Daily Ramadan recipe #9: Palestinian fatta with ground beef and yogurt
Food
August 9, 2011
Daily Ramadan recipe #9: Palestinian fatta with ground beef and yogurt
Palestinian dishes are known to be rich in ingredients and delicious and when you taste them you'll want to know…
‘Back Streets’: A subtle revolutionary drama
Art news
August 8, 2011
‘Back Streets’: A subtle revolutionary drama
Adapting cultural productions to reflect on the 25 January revolution was met with limited success in the film industry. Still,…
Daily Ramadan Recipe #7: Chicken with Mushroom Cream
Food
August 7, 2011
Daily Ramadan Recipe #7: Chicken with Mushroom Cream
Italian cuisine has always been a source of inspiration for cooks and a source of joy to those consuming it.…
Shoppers might give up luxury Ramadan foods this year
Food
August 2, 2011
Shoppers might give up luxury Ramadan foods this year
Every year, the holy month of Ramadan comes with more food diversity and special dishes served only during this time.…
The same old ingredients, but fewer portions in the Ramadan TV feast
Art news
July 31, 2011
The same old ingredients, but fewer portions in the Ramadan TV feast
As Egyptians get ready for the holy month of Ramadan on Monday, TV production companies continue their annual competition for…
Family Friday: Kallila and Dimna summer program
Life & Style
July 8, 2011
Family Friday: Kallila and Dimna summer program
Combining fun and learning during the summer has always been a challenge for Egyptian families, who may often spend weeks…
Science journalists conference comes to Arab World
Life & Style
June 30, 2011
Science journalists conference comes to Arab World
The start of the Seventh World Conference of Science Journalists on 27 June in Doha brings 760 participants from 90…
Stockholm: Where nature has the upper hand
Life & Style
June 21, 2011
Stockholm: Where nature has the upper hand
With 50 percent of Stockholm either water or green space, you’re welcome to relax and enjoy overwhelming views of sites…
An Ant’s Cry: Egyptian film ‘Sarkhet Namla’ tackles poverty and the revolution
Cinema/TV
June 13, 2011
An Ant’s Cry: Egyptian film ‘Sarkhet Namla’ tackles poverty and the revolution
Why would an ant cry when it has so few demands in life? That is the question that director Sameh Abdel…
Hassan al-Banna’s imminent return to the silver screen raises concerns over bias
Cinema/TV
June 2, 2011
Hassan al-Banna’s imminent return to the silver screen raises concerns over bias
There has been much debate in the past week about a film and television series on the life of Muslim…
Egypt sends 38 cyclists to Global Biking Initiative
Health & Fitness
April 27, 2011
Egypt sends 38 cyclists to Global Biking Initiative
Biking is a relatively new phenomenon in Egyptian society. Nevertheless, it’s on the rise -- Egyptians increasingly bike their way…
CAM Festival presents 31 shorts films on the revolution
Cinema/TV
April 26, 2011
CAM Festival presents 31 shorts films on the revolution
Taking revolution as its main theme, the CAM Film Festival for short films opened its first session yesterday at the…
Tahrir initiative seeks to launch Egypt development efforts
Life & Style
April 23, 2011
Tahrir initiative seeks to launch Egypt development efforts
Cairo’s Tahrir Square, the central gathering point for recent protests that resulted in former President Hosni Mubarak’s ouster, on Thursday,…