Latest in Tag: cairo Highlight
Latest in Tag: cairo
Ramadan Explored
Ramadan adds colour to Cairo, a city usually clad in the dirty brown-grey of sand and pollution.
Ramadan 101
Ramadan is upon us and many foreign first-timers are baffled by the changes they are seeing around them
Hundreds of police face off with only a few dozen April 6th protesters
25 activists released on Friday, still face charges
Mubarak intelligence chief and vice president laid to rest
His legacy of torture a point of contention
Comedians fumble, but entertain
There is hope for this group though, especially because they see themselves existing in a vacuum of the mostly comedy-less Cairo entertainment scene. It just takes more and more performances like the one on Monday before they become the real deal.
A real Chinese restaurant in Cairo
The restaurant is near Al-Azhar because the Uyghurs are the second largest population of Chinese Muslims. For years young religious Uyghur students have come to study at the Islamic university.
Bite Me Cairo: Big Bang Theory
The event appeared in cyber space out of nothingness, a pop up Chefâs Table that materialized last Sunday at the Cellar Door in Maadi.
Annual Mime Festival in El Sawy
The festival spans over two evenings and features 10 minute performances by professionals, amateurs, individuals and groups. The artists are free to choose their style of performance, they are artistically free.
The Pick 5 showcases young Egyptian artists
The artists have chosen a myriad of mediums such as sound, web art, photography and textiles. Each work of art is a personal exploration of the artistâs thoughts and emotions.
The essence of spontaneity
The effect was magical, lending an Oriental, almost transcendent feel to the regular drummer, guitarists and vocalists.
The culture of charity: Ramadan bags
The tradition of giving a bag of food is an act of charity that can seem precarious to those new to the phenomenon, performing charity gracefully is not an easy feat when the recipient is in front of you.
A different approach to healthcare
As long as therapies are proven to be beneficial based on scientific evidence, I believe there is much that can be gained from offering both conventional or alternative treatments to patients.
Tent-makers: A world on pause
âWe used to change the entire collection every week, maximum,â he said, âbut now it has all changed.â
Military trials committee hints at ‘good news’
The committee created by President Morsy to review cases of people tried in military courts promises ‘good news’ for families
The Gaming Hackathon starts in Cairo
Participants will neither rest nor sleep as they toil for three straight days to develop, and then upload a game onto the GameTaco site, where the games will then vie for dominance and prizes.
Japanese film festival 2012
The Japan Foundation is currently hosting its Annual Film Festival, with movies showing at the Cairo Opera House until 14 July
Treasure in plain sight
It is one of millions and that is why we occasionally take for granted, that a beautiful and tranquil ride on the Nile is always just within reach of our fingertips.
Healthy food for online shoppers
The logical step was to let the NGS evolve into an online business where people can browse through the products and learn about their benefits, place their orders and receive them at their homes at their convenience.
Ashtanga yoga in Cairo
For me, teaching the Mysore method is about empowerment of the person who practices. You become aware of your own body, you get over your self-consciousness and the practice is a form of mental hygiene.
Blues night at Cairo Jazz Club
My fears calmed when I heard the practice tunes coming from the stage and the beautiful sound of visiting artist, Eve Fleishmanâs smoky voice singing Jazz.
American Idol and Sing Egyptian Women contestants in concert
The concert was good fun, the quality of the singing and performance was good and overall it was a nice way to spend a sultry Friday evening in town.
Protests against sexual harassment on the rise
Marchers hope to publicly demonstrate a strong response to the rising reports of harassment and assault in Egypt
Summer in the City party at the Fairmont
The two DJs complimented each other musically, seamlessly handing over sets, dividing their time without missing a beat.
Standing out
I had forgotten one of the things that has always made me love living here. That very thing that I have often received and always evoked surprised gratitude and humility.
The unseen hand
He is described as the unseen hand of an incredibly hierarchal and rigid organization. The Muslim Brotherhoodâs General Masul, the General Guide, Mohamed Badie is a man in the shadows, who some believe will have the last word.
Egyptian artists showcase their stance against sexual harassment
A woman is a human being, not a product. But she is viewed as if she is a product, something to buy, sell or try out.
Kunooz â Rubyâs Silver new collection
Ruby Silverâs latest collection, Kunooz, [treasure], includes pieces that conjure up images of jewelry chests lost at sea and recently washed on shore.
Creative courses at MesaŰa
A good example of this vision can be found in the music courses on offer at MesaŰa; you can learn how to play oriental instruments like the Nay and Oud as well as piano and modern drums.
Shoes get royal treatment
The impressive seating Mr. George offers his clients is nicknamed the Chair of Haroon Al-Rasheed â in reference to the extravagant Arabian ruler.
Fast and furious
The carts are getting the final check, the runners are fueling up, by filling up their tank with clover.