While special needs in education have become more recognised in Egypt over the last decade, students having special needs too often still do not get the acknowledgement and support they need from a society that is less than fully aware of them and (...)
Since 2007 when the social media site Facebook was launched, people's lives have been changing in major ways, including the ways that they communicate, hang out and even mark major events in their lives. Things took a more public detour in the Arab (...)
Kindness to animals means more than just protecting them against cruelty and also means being compassionate towards them, making sure that they have what they need in terms of food, water and shelter. And while some people have argued that the idea (...)
"We are Christians with an Islamic culture" is one of the most common phrases used by Christians in Egypt, since whether Muslim or Christian, all of us are equally Egyptians.
Many Christians repeat the phrase on various occasions, declaring the (...)
She Can Ride is an initiative launched three years ago by a young woman called Sara Gamal who wanted to share the happiness that comes from biking with other women and their children. She wanted them all to spend enjoyable times and, perhaps, also (...)
Can you imagine walking with all your clothes on in a swimming pool without getting wet, walking through a tunnel where the ground swings under your feet, or standing on your head in an upside-down room? Wondering how? Well, these are all illusions (...)
Going around on roller-skates can feel like flying through space. Moving speedily, feeling the air hitting your face, being in front of others, and going around without the need to respect the rules – all these things can be true when you try (...)
I'm a massive fan of adventure and enthusiastic outings that have more excitement to them than simply chilling out. Hence, I went for the CluedUpp Games event in Cairo on 5 December. Wondering what this game is? And how you can play it? What you (...)
More than 120 local startup brands gathered last Friday at the Park Mall in New Cairo with a view to pampering Egyptian consumers with the largest clothes and household-product bazaar to be held in Egypt.
“Finding a perfect outfit that is still (...)
We are all familiar with smart TVs, but have you heard about TV shows made using smartphones?
The Egyptian media company 10 Mojo Studios is bringing us precisely that, showing that smartphones are capable of doing things that we had barely imagined (...)
Students at all stages in Egypt have been dreaming about their graduation ceremony for years. However, as the big day nears, they have realised that a physical one is just not possible because of the restrictions in place to halt the spread of the (...)
For many people, television advertisements may appear to be just people talking, singing and maybe, dancing for the few seconds it takes to promote a product or service. They might think that advertisements are easy to make, being simply people (...)
Everyone is observing social-distancing rules in Egypt to halt the spread of the COVID-19 this Ramadan. Study in schools and universities has been suspended, the number of workers in government departments has been reduced, large numbers of workers (...)
A sign on the door of a small villa in a quiet neighbourhood of Cairo carrying the words Dans le Noir leads customers to a totally different and mind-changing experience.
This is the name of an extraordinary restaurant where you dine in the dark, (...)
Although most people have maintained the many customs and traditions associated with the holy month of Ramadan, there is no doubt that today's technological revolution is seeking to bring about many changes to the daily details of the month.
New (...)
Although most people have maintained the many customs and traditions associated with the holy month of Ramadan, there is no doubt that today's technological revolution is seeking to bring about many changes to the daily details of the month.
New (...)
Unlike many other young women dreaming of having their wedding photos taken at one of Cairo's famous hotels, Asmaa Mahmoud, a 32-year-old business analyst, was dreaming of the top with her life partner Mohamed Selim, a 36-year-old software engineer. (...)
If you have never tried kayaking, you still can join the first kayaking club in Cairo at the Mohamed Ali Club. “We accept beginners as well as people with a background in kayaking.
Beginners will be given a briefing session and escorted by one of (...)
The dream of standing on stage has haunted them wherever they go, the inspiring decor, lights, and audience of fans inspiring young actors determined to make their reputations performing in theatre plays.
But the difficulties one group of young (...)
When a tanoura dancer spins round, he can appear to be like the sun, with the dancers orbiting around him like the planets. In this spectacular form of traditional dance, associated with Sufi religious orders, the dancers successively untie and (...)
Hundreds of kids between the ages of six and 14 took to the streets of Zamalek last Friday for Muricata's one-of-a-kind Great Cairo Kidathon. The aim of the event was to motivate youngsters to adopt a healthier lifestyle and contribute to (...)
“At Pole Fit Egypt, the pole is not regarded only as a form of exercise or dance, but also as a medium of getting to know your body more intimately.” This is how Pole Fit Egypt describes the pole fit sport that has arrived in Egypt.
While some (...)
Afraid of heights? Then the Dinner in the Sky is probably not for you. This new dining experience, offering customers a taste of the high life, is an extraordinary experiment that lets you dine in the sky. It allows 22 guests the chance to enjoy a (...)
A new taxi service run by female drivers and catering exclusively to female passengers hit the streets of Cairo last Tuesday. The taxis offer privacy and help to counter the sexual harassment that many Egyptian women face on a daily basis.
Pink Taxi (...)
It has been a while since the Cairo Runners last gathered residents of the capital to conquer the city's streets. But last Friday the group organised a special run to celebrate World Humanitarian Day and raise awareness about humanitarian disasters (...)