Life & Style
Malak el-Ezzawy: Spring/Summer Collection
April 25, 2012
Malak el-Ezzawy: Spring/Summer Collection
As the season of sun, flowers and colored eggs begins, Malak el-Ezzawy launches her new Spring/Summer collection — 50 dresses…
Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a robabekya man
April 25, 2012
Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a robabekya man
Egypt is a massive living organism — a web of ticking clocks, each set to a slightly different millisecond. With…
Zooba: More koshary in Zamalek
April 24, 2012
Zooba: More koshary in Zamalek
Twinkling brightly on the bustling 26th of July thoroughfare in Zamalek is a new restaurant called Zooba. Zooba is a…
Stuck in heaven: Petrol crisis leaves four stranded by the Red Sea
April 24, 2012
Stuck in heaven: Petrol crisis leaves four stranded by the Red Sea
The ongoing petrol crisis in Egypt left its impact this Easter/Sham al-Nessim holiday on Sinai- and South-bound holiday travelers, who…
Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a jewelry designer
April 23, 2012
Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a jewelry designer
Egypt is a massive living organism — a web of ticking clocks, each set to a slightly different millisecond. With…
Grandparents find themselves taking the initiative in providing for youngsters
April 23, 2012
Grandparents find themselves taking the initiative in providing for youngsters
For eight years Dana Moustafa* lived with her husband and children in her parent’s basement. Her husband’s job was inconsistent…
Lebanon, a little piece of heaven
April 22, 2012
Lebanon, a little piece of heaven
After a protracted peaceful period of time, Lebanon has recently become a tourist magnet, recommended by the New York Times…
A delicious chicken biryani recipe
April 21, 2012
A delicious chicken biryani recipe
Chicken biryani is among the ancient recipes of Indian cuisine. The recipe has Iranian origins and the word "biryani" is…
Pastaweesy: A Faisal Street disappointment
April 19, 2012
Pastaweesy: A Faisal Street disappointment
Pastaweesy, a venue that opened in January on Faisal Street near Haram district, offers “pasta and more to the masses”…
Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a pediatric neurologist
April 18, 2012
Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a pediatric neurologist
Egypt is a massive living organism — a web of ticking clocks, each set to a slightly different millisecond. With…