Life & Style
Do-it-yourself bride
June 9, 2011
Do-it-yourself bride
Walking into "The Summer Fair for Bridal Preparation" can be best described as stepping into a live infomercial channel. There…
Balbaa: Follow the Alexandrians to fresh seafood
June 9, 2011
Balbaa: Follow the Alexandrians to fresh seafood
After getting recommendations from every Alexandrian I know to eat at Balbaa the next time I visit the city, I…
The Sexual Harassment File: Sexual harassment starts at home
June 8, 2011
The Sexual Harassment File: Sexual harassment starts at home
Over the coming weeks, Al-Masry Al-Youm each Wednesday will feature pieces that dissect the reasons behind sexual harassment, the coping…
The Sexual Harassment File: Can’t you girls take a little flirting?
June 8, 2011
The Sexual Harassment File: Can’t you girls take a little flirting?
Over the coming weeks, Al-Masry Al-Youm each Wednesday will feature pieces that dissect the reasons behind sexual harassment, the coping…
Social initiatives: Food for Education
June 7, 2011
Social initiatives: Food for Education
According to a 2011 report from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, the deterioration in economic conditions over the…
Travel safety tips: Preparing for your trip abroad
June 7, 2011
Travel safety tips: Preparing for your trip abroad
Visiting a new destination can be an incredible experience, but you should take a number of precautions while traveling to…
Health reality check: The 5 habits you’ll be paying for later
June 7, 2011
Health reality check: The 5 habits you’ll be paying for later
At any given time in a day, you may stop to ask yourself if what you’re doing, in that very…
Special furniture deals
June 6, 2011
Special furniture deals
Furniture isn’t a regular purchase; however, it is a decision that influences our lives, wellbeing and comfort for a long…
Postcard from Rafah: Above and under the ground
June 5, 2011
Postcard from Rafah: Above and under the ground
Like other border towns, Rafah misses certain details of everyday city life. Lying at Egypt’s most northwestern tip, Rafah seems…
Barakat: Authentic Uighur food near Al-Azhar
June 4, 2011
Barakat: Authentic Uighur food near Al-Azhar
This restaurant may have no name - at least no name recognizable to anyone restricted to Arabic or English -…