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10,000 children participate in the Global Hand Washing Day
In celebration of Global Hand Washing Day, “Lifebuoy” soap brand launches a National Hand Washing Campaign to raise awareness on the importance of hygiene
Health ministry launches medical protocol for victims of gender-based violence
One in three women around the world has reported an experience of violence, 38% of all murder crimes against women were by their partners
Academy offers free training to empower hair care professionals
During their work, hairdressers are subjected to harmful chemicals potentially leading to health problems from skin rash, eye irritation and difficulty in breathing to cancer or loss of sight
The non-profit organisation saving street cats
EMRO helps homeless Egyptian “mau” breeds find a home
Recipe-generating app ‘Fel Talaga’ wins first place at ‘Fekrathon’ competition
The application suggests recipes from ingredients in the kitchen
Bicycles: The future of transport in Egypt?
Dutch embassy organises cycling day in Egypt’s streets
Little Egypt: Journey through history in 2 hours
The touristic and educational 190 feddans village is ill-organised
Integrating prayers in psychological practices improves well-being: Study
Research emphasises improved sense of psychological well-being after prayer
Book fair provides space for literary debate in Maadi
Eclectic selection of second hand books on hand during fair
Dutch-Flemish Institute hosts lecture on ‘Environmental Justice’
Poor people are more vulnerable to negative effects of environmental problems
Heritage-inspired home accessories line seeks to empower artisans
GebRaa attempts to revive traditional Egyptian crafts at risk of extinction
United Nations celebrates in Zamalek
Fair highlights the organisation’s achievements in Egypt
Cairo Fashion Festival III shines a light on local designers
Six fashion designers, including four Egyptians, will participate in the event
Graffiti exhibition tries to break sex taboos in Egypt
By relating to sex, the exhibition aims to raise awareness, encourage people to speak out and think about the topic open-mindedly
Activists launch legal guide for homosexuals in Egypt
Guide discusses violations against homosexuals by the police, employers and people in public places
Celebrating Egypt’s first aviator
Lotfia El-Nady, who would have been 107 this year, was the first Arab woman to pilot a plane. El-Nady, who died in 2002, obtained her licence in 1933 then flew from Cairo to Alexandria at the age of 26, to become the second female pilot in the world. “I learned to fly because I love …
Review: ‘Crave’ opens a branch in Cairo Festival City Mall
The restaurant has two seating areas; the outside area offers visitors a chance to enjoy the energetic ambiance and watch the dancing fountain.
New clothing brand mixes bohemian culture with Egyptian heritage
Dalia Naguib launches a self-titled collection that “rebels against traditional fashion styles and colours”
Reviving royal chocolate beverages
Scelerisque, the first company to specialise in chocolate beverages, opens its first shop in Cairo
Initiative produces biodiesel from used cooking oil
Green Pan collects used vegetable oil from restaurants, hotels and houses to produce up to 2 tonnes of biodiesel daily
University students creating and launching android apps
TREE student programme training undergraduates to produce mobile applications
Reshaping body image
A student uses her talent to draw portraits for overweight girls showing them wearing bright colourful dresses, bikinis, skinny t-shirts, encouraging a more positive self-image
Struggling for Vegetarianism
Vegetarians subject to social pressure in Egypt
Egypt’s alternative therapists
Energy therapy techniques are used to treat most of psychological and organic diseases such as depression, diabetes, cancer, scoliosis and back pain and many others
Students propose recycled building material as solution to slum housing problem
Development project aims to build a community centre out of cheap, durable material
British embassy gives vulnerable children a sheep as a gift
Ambassador hosts 50 children from Cairo-based NGO in his official residence
Giving eyeglasses a ‘second life’
Bassita launches a campaign, sponsored by Baraka Optics, to help artisans who cannot afford to buy eyeglasses
Egyptian diver breaks world record for deepest scuba dive
Ahmed Gabr reaches depth of 332.35 metres in 14 hours
In Pictures: Little Damascus of Cairo
Syrian refugees in 6th of October City create a market of Syrian goods and food
150 days around Egypt
University student to spend five months travelling over 8,000 kilometres by bicycle and film his journey