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Bashayer continues to empower local women despite tough times
The organisation furthers female representation in all aspects of society
Lifestyle: Year in review
The Lifestyle pages in 2013 were filled with stories about health, fashion, jewellery, food, wellness and green initiatives, to name but a few. We went to new restaurants to try out the food, investigated hosting a colony of bees on our roof, found out what roller derby is and shared an abundance of tasty recipes with you. Here is a sample of our favourites of 2013.
New Hepatitis C cure: Should Egyptians breathe a sigh of relief just yet?
Egyptian scientist Tarek Hassanein has been working on the development of one of the new drugs that promise a better future for patients suffering from Hepatitis C
Bites Fil Beit: Makloubeh – Lamb with rice and eggplant
We love food. We love the real, down to earth, tried-and-tested, handed-down-through-the-generations, local Egyptian food. Here is your chance to learn how to make these local delicacies in your own home. And just so you know what to ask for, we have added how to say the ingredients in Arabic. No more excuses, off to the souq!
Marwa Fayed’s Toy Run
On the first Saturday of the year volunteers are invited to join to bring toys and wrap them prior to distribution among children in need of a present
K-Lounge impresses on opening night
The new restaurant served a variety of well-prepared and tasty dishes
Do you see what I see?
The decorations can vary from the tasteful and sparse to overly lavish and gaudy and everything in between.
This Friday, Arkan hosts all things healthy
After working on the theme for a few months the pilot event was launched last November in Arkan and was an instant success. “
Abou El Sid launches a cookbook
Beloved Egyptian restaurant launches a cookbook with all of its recipes
Bites Fil Beit: Gambary spring rolls – Shrimp spring rolls
We love food. We love the real, down to earth, tried-and-tested, handed-down-through-the-generations, local Egyptian food. Here is your chance to learn how to make these local delicacies in your own home. And just so you know what to ask for, we have added how to say the ingredients in Arabic. No more excuses, off to the souq!
The land of Ikea
Ikea is a nice place, but might not be the place for serious purchases
Gazef offers ‘adventure consultancy’ for Egyptians
Gazef plans adventures, not trips
Mind the apps
Some available apps help with maintaining a healthy mentality
Fair Trade Egypt turns 15
Fair Trade Egypt plans a special celebration for supporting local crafts for 15 years
Social Fund for Development to hold an exhibition entitled ‘Our Heritage’ for Egyptian handicrafts products at India House
The exhibition will only run for one day and boasts the products of over 45 Egyptian enterprises
Bites Fil Beit: mokabelat el gambari- Shrimp Appetisers , Gambari bel tom we el basal el ahmar –Shrimp with chopped garlic and red onion
We love food. We love the real, down to earth, tried-and-tested, handed-down-through-the-generations, local Egyptian food. Here is your chance to learn how to make these local delicacies in your own home. And just so you know what to ask for, we have added how to say the ingredients in Arabic. No more excuses, off to the souq!
Crafts campaign bridges developing sector with corporate sector
Kamel says there is a way for local artists and big corporations to work together for their mutual benefit.
Egyptian styled jewel at Cartier Expo in Paris
The exhibition runs until 16 February 2014.
Bites Fil Beit: Koftet el Gambari – Shrimp kofta
We love food. We love the real, down to earth, tried-and-tested, handed-down-through-the-generations, local Egyptian food. Here is your chance to learn how to make these local delicacies in your own home. And just so you know what to ask for, we have added how to say the ingredients in Arabic. No more excuses, off to the souq!
Vezeeta makes booking doctor appointments easy
Vezeeta matches patients and doctors online or through phone with free and customised service.
Agzakhana.com: A pharmacy in everyone’s pocket
Agzakhana makes pharmacy products and medical information available to anyone at any time.
Bus Pooling
Bus Pooling offers a customisable service that fits with the Egyptian culture
The day of the vaccine
Children all over Egypt and the Middle East get vaccinated against polio
Cairo Kitchen team launches Egyptian cook book
Cairo Kitchen launches their first cook book on Egyptian cuisine
Jambalaya, serving Spanish food in Zamalek
A new Spanish restaurant proves to be too homey to be authentic
Wax, a wick and a burning passion
Lina’s Candles are dedicated to making products that express their customers’ needs and interests
Bites Fil Beit: Salamon bel batates– Salmon with Roasted potatoes
We love food. We love the real, down to earth, tried-and-tested, handed-down-through-the-generations, local Egyptian food. Here is your chance to learn how to make these local delicacies in your own home. And just so you know what to ask for, we have added how to say the ingredients in Arabic. No more excuses, off to the souq!
Tawseela: comfortable transportation with a twist
A new transportation method offers a more hopeful perspective and a comfortable ride
Dokan Dapicture offers funky home accessories
Dokan Dapicture offers their own designs for many home items as well as furniture
Brunch is back at Alchemy in Dokki
Cheekily dubbed “There’s Something Bloody About Mary,” every Saturday, Alchemy on Oman Square in Dokki, is serving up an-all day brunch that goes miles above the competition.