Life & Style
A kaleidoscope of fun: A new children’s magazine hopes to educate and stimulate youngsters
November 2, 2012
A kaleidoscope of fun: A new children’s magazine hopes to educate and stimulate youngsters
Dina Elabd is a soft-spoken 22-year-old with an impressive, goal-driven vision. She’s tall with a surprisingly composed demeanor — one…
The jeweler and the artist: A new showroom features classic jewelry alongside modern artwork
October 31, 2012
The jeweler and the artist: A new showroom features classic jewelry alongside modern artwork
Mixing the classic with the modern created a unique vibe that impressed all those attending the opening night of the…
A race for the cure: Fight against breast cancer begins with awareness
October 29, 2012
A race for the cure: Fight against breast cancer begins with awareness
For the first time in Egypt and the Arab world last Saturday, 40 rowers competed in a race to increase…
Beirut bachelorette: A bride-to-be and her posse head to Lebanon for one last party
October 26, 2012
Beirut bachelorette: A bride-to-be and her posse head to Lebanon for one last party
When your best friend is getting married and you’re looking for an unforgettable way to celebrate before she begins the…
Pop your collar: Winter wardrobes come out of hibernation
October 24, 2012
Pop your collar: Winter wardrobes come out of hibernation
You’ve never been a “slave to fashion,” per se, but knowing what’s going on in the fashion world can’t hurt…
Hookah at home: You can get food, drink and medicine delivered — so why not shisha?
October 23, 2012
Hookah at home: You can get food, drink and medicine delivered — so why not shisha?
There is no lack of shisha places in Cairo. Restaurants and cafes market themselves with strange designs and lucrative new…
No more pencils, no more books: School supplies are getting more costly
October 22, 2012
No more pencils, no more books: School supplies are getting more costly
Going back to school has been taking a toll on family budgets as school supply prices hit parents’ pockets even…
Ride to change lives: Harley Davidson parades to support World Food Program
October 21, 2012
Ride to change lives: Harley Davidson parades to support World Food Program
Charity work along with bikers in leather jackets were the order of the day at the Arkan Mall in…
Are you man enough? Men on both sides of fight against harassment
October 18, 2012
Are you man enough? Men on both sides of fight against harassment
Since one of the country's first anti-sexual harassment protests in May, many men have taken part. To them, it seems…
In conservative climate, some fear greater tolerance of female circumcision
October 16, 2012
In conservative climate, some fear greater tolerance of female circumcision
The day a girl is circumcised is often remembered as her “black day,” according to the National Council for Childhood…