Egypt expands e-ticketing to 110 heritage sites, adds self-service kiosks at Saqqara    US Senate clears over $3b in arms sales to Qatar, UAE    China urges adherence to trade truce with US    Air India jet crashes after takeoff    Egypt's EDA joins high-level Africa-Europe medicines regulatory talks    Egypt leads MENA in Wind Power Capacity in '24    Egypt, Lebanon discuss water, irrigation cooperation    Egypt discusses urgent population, development plan with WB    France's growth outlook dips    Gold prices edge higher as markets await key US inflation data, trade clarity    In Oslo, Egypt calls for Palestinian statehood, supports US-Iran nuclear dialogue    Egypt pursues stronger agricultural investment across Africa    Egypt's Irrigation Minister urges scientific cooperation to tackle water scarcity    Egypt reaffirms commitment to ocean conservation at UN conference    External debt of budget sector falls by $2bn in 10 months: Finance Minister    Egypt sets rules for foreign delegations visiting Gaza border    123 Palestinians killed in 24hrs as UN experts accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza    Egypt boosts higher education ties under 24/25 strategy    Egypt reaffirms support for global plastics treaty at UN Oceans Summit    Egypt unveils 10-year investment plan for healthcare sector    Egypt, Serbia explore cultural cooperation in heritage, tourism    Egypt discovers three New Kingdom tombs in Luxor's Dra' Abu El-Naga    Egypt launches "Memory of the City" app to document urban history    New Alamein City to host Egypt International Sculpture Symposium, "ART SPACE"    Palm Hills Squash Open debuts with 48 international stars, $250,000 prize pool    Egypt unearths rare Coptic-era structure in Asyut    Egypt's Democratic Generation Party Evaluates 84 Candidates Ahead of Parliamentary Vote    On Sport to broadcast Pan Arab Golf Championship for Juniors and Ladies in Egypt    Golf Festival in Cairo to mark Arab Golf Federation's 50th anniversary    Germany among EU's priciest labour markets – official data    Cabinet approves establishment of national medical tourism council to boost healthcare sector    Egypt's PM follows up on Julius Nyerere dam project in Tanzania    Egypt's FM inspects Julius Nyerere Dam project in Tanzania    Egypt's FM praises ties with Tanzania    Paris Olympic gold '24 medals hit record value    A minute of silence for Egyptian sports    Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban    It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game    Shoukry reviews with Guterres Egypt's efforts to achieve SDGs, promote human rights    Sudan says countries must cooperate on vaccines    Johnson & Johnson: Second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19    Egypt to tax bloggers, YouTubers    Egypt's FM asserts importance of stability in Libya, holding elections as scheduled    We mustn't lose touch: Muller after Bayern win in Bundesliga    Egypt records 36 new deaths from Covid-19, highest since mid June    Egypt sells $3 bln US-dollar dominated eurobonds    Gamal Hanafy's ceramic exhibition at Gezira Arts Centre is a must go    Italian Institute Director Davide Scalmani presents activities of the Cairo Institute for ITALIANA.IT platform    

Articles of the author Mariam Ghorbannejad
Designing a dream home
It was by chance that founder of Design Emporium, Aziza Tanany, fell into the interior design business. Rewind to 1990: Tanany was living in London running her own translation firm. She was also operating an expediting office, acting as an agent (...)

09 - 11 - 2007
Shiny, happy urban people
In a passageway linking Mohamed Bassiouny and Qasr El-Nil streets in Downtown Cairo, you might stumble upon the first exhibit of the multi-disciplinary "Meeting Point 5 festival. Not that you would notice. The majority of people who passed by the (...)

08 - 11 - 2007
Outlandish: A different perspective
Fresh from their performance at what was dubbed 'Muslim Live 8' in London last week, Danish hip-hop trio Outlandish are topping the bill at Dream Park tonight. The group, based in Denmark, will take stage alongside Arabian Knightz, a group of (...)

03 - 11 - 2007
Popular culture key to changing attitudes towards sexual harassment
CAIRO: Mona Eltahawy, well-known journalist and commentator, said that the signs of change on issues relating to gender and violence in Egypt over the past year made her feel optimistic about the future. Her speech was held at the Oriental Hall (...)

03 - 11 - 2007
Fitness, plus body and soul equals wellness
Safe, known as the fitness convention of the Middle East, was launched at a press conference in Cairo on Thursday evening, promising to be bigger and better than ever. Under the patronage of Minister of Tourism Zoheir Garana, the convention, now (...)

26 - 10 - 2007
The art of diplomacy
A cylindrical sculpture greets you at the bottom of the stairs that lead to the latest exhibition showcased at Zamalek Art Gallery. Aptly named, 'The Guard' gives a clue as to what awaits you from sculptor Elim Dutra's collection to be found (...)

22 - 10 - 2007
On the roads of Afghanistan
From a little girl peering shyly at the camera in brightly colored traditional dress, to lush green fields with valleys in the background, to a black and white picture of a man on a bike with balloons riding down one of the few asphalted roads. (...)

18 - 10 - 2007
British University in Egypt receives UK validation
CAIRO: The British University in Egypt (BUE) has received validation for its degree programs from Loughborough University in the UK it was announced at a press conference at the British embassy in Cairo Wednesday evening. Students graduating from (...)

28 - 09 - 2007
Overnight trains: getting more than you bargained for
Tip your chair back, relax and get a few hours sleep dreaming of the temples and history that lie ahead. That was what I was hoping to do last Friday when I boarded the night train from Cairo to Luxor. Hopes of that soon faded as I was shown to (...)

25 - 08 - 2007
Burnout: recognizing the signs and effective treatment
Do you have little enthusiasm for life? Have you become more cynical of late? Has your productivity gone down recently? These are just a few of the warning symptoms which signal that you may be suffering from 'burnout.' The term is freely (...)

03 - 08 - 2007
Jet lag: How to prevent it ruining your vacation
When you arrive at your destination after a long flight, sometimes the first thing you can think of is sleeping off your jet lag. Feeling a tad on the tired side is not necessarily the greatest way to begin a vacation. No exploring of the city or (...)

27 - 07 - 2007
Kickbox your way to a healthy lifestyle
It was with a mixture of excitement and trepidation that I waited outside the studio for my first ever kickboxing class. A little more than two months later and I am already a fan. I am not an expert yet by any means, but I can certainly see that (...)

07 - 07 - 2007
A special something for the one you love
Ever thought of buying your wife or girlfriend a piece of jewelry just to show how much you care? For no reason in particular - no birthday, Valentine's Day or wedding gift. Most men would not give the notion a second thought. It is entrenched in (...)

29 - 06 - 2007
No time like now for the tech-savvy
In the labor market of today, the traditional vacation seems like an abstract concept to many workers. According to a recent poll conducted jointly by Associated Press and market research firm Ipsos, 20 percent of those surveyed admitted to taking (...)

15 - 06 - 2007
A place to brighten your soul
Wandering around Mohandiseen, you may come across a shop with a name that immediately captures your attention. "Ashakana: The Soul Shop has a wooden exterior, with a cozy, warm interior. Located behind the constantly busy Gamaet El Dowal (...)

02 - 06 - 2007
Meditation: the art of relaxation
Seven years ago, I was one of the non-converted. At the end of the one and a half hour Ashtanga yoga session, the class was ordered to sit cross-legged on the floor, in the famous "lotus position. Then the chanting began: "Ooooom, oooooom. Our (...)

18 - 05 - 2007
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