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Controversial measures considered to combat power crisis
While a new power plant is launched, plans to close stores at 9 pm considered
Protest over death of metro passenger
A female passenger, Madeeha Saber, was killed on the tracks earlier in the week
Fathy Salama and Sharkiat: The rap project
Salama is known for combining Egyptian traditional rhythms with modern vocals, often leading to unexpected mixes, and the audience on Sunday were treated to yet another innovation of Salamaâs musical talent.
Khamsa We Khmesa: A delicious Cairo Iftar
Luckily, Khamsa We Khmesa offered us an unforgettable experience in a quiet, serene environment serving fine, tasty cuisine. The restaurant was a bit tough to find in the chaotic streets of El-Mohandeseen suburb of Giza, but it was worth our while when we got there.
Australian livestock shipment quarantined for hormonal infection
By Mohamed Abdul Monsef and Enaam Eladawy The General Organisation for Veterinarian Services (GOVS) decided to confine the Australian shipment of cattle for a month, expecting that the hormones found in the stock may dissolve within one month. Dr Yousef Shalaby, Director of Central Department of Veterinary Quarantine, said that treatment of the stockâs feed …
Bowling and More in Maadi
In 2009 El Sawy decided against closing the bowling alleys and decided to ârebrand, renovate and re-launchâ and Bounce! Bowling and More surprised everyone by becoming highly popular.
Jazzercise your way to a healthy body
Jazzercise is open to anyone and there is no judgement. You are welcome to wear sweatpants or spandex, our studios have no mirrors so nobody gets self conscious and it does not matter what level of fitness you have â all classes are accessible for all levels.
Foul play ruled out of nuclear scientist’s death
The body of nuclear scientist and former Cairo University lecturer Dr Wadie Wahba Girguis was found near the metro station in the Al-Wayli district of Cairo. Girguis had been missing from his home for five days before he was found. The Al-Wayli district prosecutor Moustafa Taya ruled out foul play in the scientist’s death and …
Concert for charity
Tawasol for Developing Establ Antar is an nongovernmental organization (NGO) which works with children who have dropped out of school. The NGO says it provides around 140 primary school children with a chance to continue education and teaches them sports.
The rise of the thugs
Stepping back and taking a good look at the news, I realised that according to the media, violence has reached unprecedented levels in this country
Hospital security continues to crumble
Doctors unable to treat patients at public hospitals for fear of safety
Spiritual music unites nations during International Samaaâ Festival
Entessar Abd el Fattah, founder and director of the festival aims to educate audiences about the religious heritage of different countries and cultures. During the festival 24 bands representing 20 countries will perform.
El Fishawy: Older than the USA
Knickknacks that were once trendy and are now beautifully antiquated artefacts, are littered around the haphazardly-arranged rooms, and yellowed newspaper clippings document El Fishawy’s meteoric rise to superstardom.
El Hangar Theatre issues apology to group cancelled for political content
The apology was prompted by the controversial cancelling of the performance scheduled for this evening widely understood to be caused by some controversial content
Brazilian TV show visits Egypt
Our shows are 30 minutes long and we use three to five minutes to introduce the cultural landmarks that Brazilians are familiar with, but we use that as a hook to show them what life is really like.
What your shisha says about you
In an attempt to unravel the mystery of this phenomenon, we have decided to take a look not at the stereotypical places and flavours, but rather at the smokers themselves.
Ramadan timings revolutionised
Everything was set up to cater for the Ramadan culture of our fellow Egyptians. But things did not go as planned. I was surprised to find absolutely no traffic jams in the couple of hours before Iftar as I headed home from work.
Mojo’s: The Oasis of Normalcy
Sometimes you want to feel like you are in regular old Cairo again. When the mid-Ramadan queasiness hits, wait until the Iftar din has subsided and head over to Mojo’s Lounge on the Imperial Boat in Zamalek.
Fake fawanees: the rise of the abominations
Walking down any busy commercial street in Cairo during Ramadan, Egyptian culture is plainly apparent. Finely wrought brass lanterns of all sizes are lined up. Some are electric – the prevalent type. Some are old-fashioned candle lanterns, somewhat more rare. Blue, green, and red all come together to produce a variety of oriental and modern …
Mesaharaty: the human cockerel
This staple of Egyptian culture â for those who do not know â is a lonely soul who walks the shadowed streets just before dawn with a drum, chanting traditional mesaharaty songs to draw us out of our slumber for Sohour, the final meal before the Ramadan fast of the day begins.
Mawaweel 2012 kicks off
Cairoâs alternative Ramadan experience provides Ramadan entertainment through a wide range of music, performances, art, food and interactive crafts.
Konefa and pranks: Bread and Games Ramadan style
People keep telling me it is hilarious. Personally, I donât think hitting a woman is okay. Ever. Physically assaulting anyone is unacceptable.
Sharing and charity â Dar El Abrar El Seghar girls enchant at Sawy
Charity is an integral part of Ramadan and many initiatives spring up leading up to and during the month long celebration. Drives to donate food to those in need to ensure they can break their fast with a proper meal, makeshift restaurants that serve Iftars for free pop up all over town and special events are organised all over the country to enable everyone to contribute freely and participate in this aspect of Ramadan. Over the course of this month we will continue to share with you some of these appeals for generosity.
Ramadan Book Fair back for second instalment due to popular demand
200 publishers will represent their authors this year which promises the fair will be a much bigger event with a greater variety of books to choose from. The Ramadan Book Fair starts today and will run until the 22nd day of Ramadan..
Zooba: Traditional Egyptian food in a modern venue
The menu is written on a chalkboard in both English and Arabic which adds credibility to the restaurantâs attempt to offer traditional Egyptian food in a modern, deli-style environment.
Much-needed pampering at Le Capitol
Firstly, the rooftop breeze will hit your cracked desert skin almost instantaneously, as if you had suddenly been transported to crisp, cold, clear Switzerland. The heat? Gone. The humidity? Gone. The ever-present Cairo claustrophobia? Mostly gone.
Photopia launches photography course
Located in Korba, Heliopolis, Photopia is a photography hub that aims to create a space where anyone interested in or related to photography can find what he or she needs.
Fawanees: the colourful world of Ramadan lanterns
Strolling around the area it was hard to imagine that anyone who visited could resist leaving without buying at least one lantern and I succumbed to the temptation. The fawanees on display catered to all interests, tastes, uses and price catagories.
DJ Scratch Battle 2012 has started
This year we hope to build on that success and to offer a wide variety of prizes for everyone that participates. We have more sponsors and big names supporting us and we will be announcing more prizes today and tomorrow.
Where to Iftar and Sohour: Ramadan Tent Guide
The Daily News Egypt has decided to sort out the plight of bored people everywhere and presents you with a list of the hottest Cairo Ramadan tents.