The early months of the year can be an ideal time for landmark outings in Alexandria, whether for romantic getaways or the gathering of friends. While Egypt's North Coast city has lost some of its destinations over the years, many are still there (...)
Alexandria was established as the capital of Egypt after Alexander the Great's conquest of the country in the fourth century BC. Later, in the era of Ptolemy II, the city became Egypt's main gateway to the outside world and was famous for its ports, (...)
“No one will tell you a story like its heroes. No one will arrange the scattered papers like them, so take off your shoes and know that this time you are on the threshold of a different paradise where you are free to eat from the fig trees.”
These (...)
With the live footage of people chanting Bella Ciao, or “Goodbye Beautiful”, from their balconies in Italy after the coronavirus outbreak in the country, Italians have not stopped singing away the pain and hard times like they have always done. This (...)
"Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the King, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship (...)
Over the last few years, and specifically after the 25 January Revolution and the events that followed, violence has become a part of many Egyptians' daily lives. According to psychologist Heba Adli of Ain Shams University in Cairo, research carried (...)
Cairo's boathouses are associated with an era many Egyptians have long forgotten, when many men dressed in neatly tailored suits and women donned elegant dresses to walk gracefully by.
People have changed, and so have the city's boathouses, but they (...)
Nadia Said is a 29-year-old vocational commerce school graduate who spent three years after graduating looking for a job in her field of study. The protracted search ended in failure because, as she was often told in job interviews, “We need (...)
“On Identity and Fingerprints” is a graffiti project launched by the Swiss Embassy in Cairo. Artists from the land of the Alps, chocolate and watches and the land of the Pyramids and the Nile came together last month to deliver the message that art (...)
Enactus Egypt has held an annual competition in the country for more than four years, and this year's winner is the French University team. More than 40 universities entered the competition, presenting a minimum of two projects to a judging (...)
In a parallel universe, Egyptian parks were places where average families enjoyed quiet summer afternoons, lazy weekends, sunny winter days and the most splendid springs. Back in the day when average Egyptians wore neatly tailored suits and elegant (...)
Judge, minister, scholar and scientist were just some of the professions engaged in by women during the early age of Islam.
Yet, today some women are still not aware of the freedom Islam has given them, and for some it comes as a surprise to learn (...)
The idea most people have of a Salafist, or a so-called traditional Islamic wedding, is that of a dull ceremony without the least of what could be termed as fun. However, Youssef Sokkar and his wife Yomna Al-Ashry provided better insight into a (...)
“I, Nadia Fahmi, a 24-year-old Egyptian graduate in English literature, being perfectly sane and in my right mind, declare that I will continue to educate street children and will do my utmost to support them in becoming productive individuals until (...)
Which is better for a child: an Egyptian or a non-Egyptian nanny? Where can one find a super-nanny like those featured in films like Nanny McPhee or The Nanny Diaries, someone who's willing to put everything on hold for the sake of the child they (...)
‘Bride of the Mediterranean', ‘Maria', ‘The City That Never Sleeps' and ‘Lady Alexandria' are some of the many informal names given to the coastal city of Alexandria. It is the birthplace of many prominent figures in Egypt's history, including poet (...)
Traffic violations are growing by the minute. And the government can no longer contain the problem. So people have decided to step in.
Like many initiatives intended to bring out the best in Egyptians instead of the worst which is almost always (...)
Whether you are a Muslim Brotherhood member, a liberal, a Salafi or a “couch” party member, at the end of the day we are all under the umbrella called “Egypt”. However, the increasing rate of violence has led many people to focus on only one party (...)
A question accompanying a picture of an elderly American couple on Facebook caught my eye and made me feel that we have changed a lot over the years and not necessarily always for the better. The question asked is “how is it that you stayed happily (...)
Tahrir Square is a place affiliated with bitter sweet memories. From the girl who was dragged and stripped, to the sheikh they killed, to the smiling martyr, dozens of initiatives and acts of kindness have flourished to ease the pain and keep the (...)
If you have seen the movie Just like Heaven, you will be familiar with its ending, where David shows Elizabeth the exceptionally beautiful garden he has made for her after her recovery from illness. His delightfully potted honeysuckles and sweet (...)
At some point during the busy course of our life, we all need a chance to recharge our batteries, to pause and think for a minute about the purpose of our life, forget past failures and get in touch with our energetic side. If so, then we should (...)
Due to the current events, Al-Ahram online decided to republish an article dedicated to the social history of Heliopolis district. It was first published on 11/23/2011 under the title :Heliopolis, a walk to remember
Have you ever taken a walk along (...)
More and more small businesses are opening today on Facebook and other social media sites, and marketing experts believe that online shopping will increase in developing countries such as Egypt where many people are seeking to market their products (...)
Who is taking care of them, asks Farah El-Akkad
To Mustafa Abdel-Aziz, a 29-year-old carpenter, being part of the peaceful revolution was the right thing to do. However, in a battle with security forces, he lost one of his hands and both his eyes. (...)