CAIRO – Perhaps former president Hosni Muabark watched a silent film called ‘The Egyptian Revolution', that took 30 years to make, before finally deciding to step down.
‘The Egyptian Revolution' starred and was directed by the Egyptian people, who (...)
CAIRO – Many groups have been created on social networking websites like Facebook and Twitter, all calling for people's rights after the January 25 revolution. But where are the rights that women have been fighting for since the 1919 (...)
Ingredients: A corrupt ruler, a bunch of corrupt communities and 80 million ounces of naïve Egyptian society.Preparation: Preheat oven to inferno level. Mix all the ingredients to a smooth consistency, then pour the mixture into a large pan. Bake (...)
CAIRO - A yearning for the past is what some Egyptians have been feeling nowadays, after the January 25 revolution; to them the past represents stability, as well as luxury and entertainment. One of the places in Egypt that symbolises the (...)
CAIRO - A picture is worth a thousand words, while in the case of Farouq Ibrahim, the ‘Dean of Photojournalism' and the ‘Sheikh of Egyptian Photographers', a picture can tell thousands of stories.
I was fortunate enough to meet him twice and he told (...)
CAIRO - The referendum held in Egypt on March 19, ended in a big ‘Yes' vote, with more than 14.1 million voters, or 77.2 per cent, approving the constitutional amendments, and 4 million, or 22.8 per cent, voting against them.
In the light of the (...)
CAIRO - The street is now a little quieter outside the Radio and TV Building in Maspero near the Nile, after more than a month of protests, ending in those by Coptic Christians and later by angry media people.
Some of the protesters' demands have (...)
Egypt and Egyptians during Mubarak's Reign predicted what would happen to Hosni Mubarak.
In this book, published by the Cairo based Merit Publishing House in 2009, Egypt's economics professor Galal Amin warns of the eruption of a volcano that could (...)
CAIRO - Will the Egyptian youth stop their political activity at this point of the revolution? Will it be an indispensable part of their life? Are there any boundaries that could hinder them from practising politics? Will they tackle politics in (...)
CAIRO - When Ahmed checked his e-mails after a hard day's work, he was surprised to find that his inbox was full.
All the messages sounded very cautious, like one sent by one of his friends which started with the phrase ‘Take care', while another (...)
CAIRO - Since its establishment in 1960, Egyptian Television has been regarded as the voice of the Government and the ruling political party.
Terrestrial channels, Egyptian satellite channels and specialised Nile channels are under direct (...)
Our behaviour and appearance are linked to our personality and psyche. There is a saying: “Class does not come with money”, which means our actions reveal our class (inner character), no matter how rich or poor we are. Apart from our behaviour, our (...)
SOMETIMES exaggerating your beauty might reveal or add to the defects you already have and might even age you, according to Dalia Ibrahim, a 34-year-old beauty expert, who suggests the following tips to make you look young and beautiful.
“Shimmery (...)
CAIRO - The World of Dwarves, a play written by Hassan Saad and directed by Egyptian actress Azza Labib, is being performed in the Children's Theatre in Cairo.
The play, which marks Azza's directing debut, deals with conflict in the Arab region and (...)
CAIRO - Many children want to grow up to be rock stars. Some even pretend they already are. Although there are ample outfits that allow parents to mix and match to get the look they want for their children, finding the right fit can be very (...)
CAIRO - The right handbag can flatter your figure and complete a favourite outfit. You might end up carrying your handbag every day for months on end, so it is essential that you choose one that is right for you!
Below is an easy-to-remember (...)
CAIRO - Following Sotheby's June announcement of “Hurouf: The Art of the Word”, its landmark calligraphic auction, which will take place at the Ritz- Carlton Hotel, Doha, on December 16, 2010, Sotheby's is delighted to reveal further details about (...)
CAIRO - If you want to have a long-lasting manicure, it's no longer a problem, and it's the same if you want a painless tattoo. Many women, even monaqabat (fully veiled women) are enjoying such things nowadays.
Egyptian women like using ‘legitimate' (...)
Pimples, blemishes and acne, the most common skin complaints, can be a huge
source of embarrassment. Contrary to common belief, this problem is not exclusive to teens and adolescents. Adults often experience acne problems after years of clear (...)
CAIRO--He has gone after a brief illness, but he has left us his life on paper. But this legacy that the Egyptian cartoonist and graphic designer Mohie el-Labbad has left behind is anything but brief.
Labbad first displayed his artistic talents at (...)
Ramadan is an excellent opportunity to shed some extra weight. You are already resetting your metabolism by the protracted, long overnight fast, as well as the daily fasting.
As your metabolism changes, your body begins to change the way it does (...)
Ramadan is an excellent opportunity to shed some extra weight. You are already resetting your metabolism by the protracted, long overnight fast, as well as the daily fasting. As your metabolism changes, your body begins to change the way it does (...)
CAIRO - Ramadan in such hot weather makes people very thirsty and thirst is a sign of dehydration. Whether or not this information comes as a surprise, the fact is that, if you're feeling thirsty, you're already dehydrated.
In order to avoid (...)
CAIRO - Every year, Ramadan soap operas their stars seem to run into trouble, with this year's holy fasting month being no exception. Egyptian Folky singer Ahmed Adwiya has recently filed a case against Ramadan TV serial Al-Hara (The Alley).
He (...)
CAIRO - The Egyptian tent industry is doing very well in the holy fasting month of Ramadan, a season when tents are erected in streets and alleys and on pavements, in order to highlight sales of commodities, mawaaid el-rahman (mercy tables) or (...)