Jaundiced timelines
Forced containment, Photoshop and a sense of humour produced a flurry of posters that turned many timelines yellow
Adel Heine
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DNE Art & Culture, and Lifestyle Editor
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Cleaning and cleansing
The last remnants of what was the Al-Nahda sit-in are being swept, shoveled and scrubbed away
Kahk and xenophobia
How buying Eid treats lead to a sordid exchange in a pastry shop
New arrivals on the shelves
New Egyptian titles offer a variety of subjects for your reading pleasure
Sweet Eid
There is no Eid without kahk
The lack of laughter
When once humour, sarcasm and satire were rampant, and greatly valued and appreciated, we now seem to have entered a phase where everything is taken seriously, on face value or in the worst way possible
Calls of Cairo
Some of the sounds of Cairo do not change
Grieving the dead
While Egypt buries the dead the personal effects of their demise often gets lost in the politics
First aid training online
Cairo initiative offers free online courses in First Aid for the first time in Egypt
This is not the time to be silent
Adel Heine shares her reaction to the virtual feast of half-truths and bold-faced lies of the past few weeks
Yoga during Ramadan in Darb 1718
Iman Elsherbiny teaches four classes per week to relax, stretch and strengthen during the month of fasting.
The start of Ramadan
This year Cairo looks and feels very different at the start of the month of Ramadan.
Women under attack
Horrific as these injuries are, physical wounds do usually heal with time, while the psychological effects often last much longer and can be equally if not more severe than the visible wounds.
A guide to navigating turbulent Egypt
All that you need to know to manage your life in the next few days
Comedy Cares in Cairo
A large line up of comedians takes to the stage to raise money for charity
Fuel and fear
Returning from a trip abroad I find a city that has changed in unexpected ways.
Flying carpets
A trip to one of the busiest areas of Cairo brings a pleasant surprise.
HEPCA, from diving to development
Egyptian NGO protects the resources of and around the Red Sea
Dusty days
There was nothing romantic about my first experience with a sandstorm in Egypt
Philippe Croizon shows that anything is possible
French quadruple amputee visits Egypt and shares his story on how he swam across the straights that connect the continents
Pet peeves
I find it hard to fathom that anyone can have a fun day while surrounded by examples of animal cruelty that would land those responsible in jail in many countries, but then again I do not have to struggle to feed my family each and every day.
Local organisation introduces urban beekeeping
Producing your own honey: healthy for you and the world around you.
Confess your sins
Continuous connectability is the norm, caution is flung to the wind, reticence is retro and you are what you say you are.
Wear your whip to work week
Adel Heine’s weekly column
Giftun Island cleanup in Hurghada
HEPCA organises a beach and underwater cleanup of a popular island in the Red Sea
Red Sea community goes green for a week
El Gouna residents focus on the four elements and how to preserve and conserve them through awareness and active community participation
Culture defies religion
Adel Heine’s weekly column
Cairo comedian finalist in Funniest Arab competition
Egyptian funny man looks forward to compete and work on his material
Colours and clean lines define Adam Elwan’s jewellery
Young designer combines the knowledge of Khan El-Khalili’s craftsmen with modern designs
Cowardice reigns supreme
Adel Heine’s weekly column