Latest in Tag: ramadan Highlight
Latest in Tag: ramadan

How Ramadan turned into a month of overindulgence
Until now, more than 35 drama seriesâ have been announced for airtime on different private TV channels, some of them starring the same actors

31% decline in food products imports: Ministry of Finance Â
Ministries of Finance and Supply take steps to prepare for Ramadan

1.1m butane gas cylinders available daily in Ramadan: Petroleum ministry
Butane gas consumption sees only slight rise of 3%-4% in Ramadan, says former EGPC Vice Chairman

Carrefour to open 5 new branches in June: Egypt director
On the occasion of Ramadan, the hypermarket is offering discounts on basic items

EGP 500m extra subsidy for supply commodities in Ramadan: Finance ministry
EGP 5bn to agricultural credit and supply commodities to finance purchasing local wheat, says budget director

Ramadan 2015 at Sequoia: Bringing out the beauty of nature, with an exotic feel
Our collaboration with Encode Design Studio this year is going to bring about a magnificent, novel ambience to Sequoia by introducing the exotic nature.

Tomato prices are not crazy, no increase in Ramadan
No one can control or monopolise the prices of vegetables because they have vulnerable expiration dates, says head of the FEDCOC

Tourism ministry to require electronic visas for Hajj next year: Official
Religious tourism is the main activity for more than 2,000 companies since 25 January Revolution, due to tourism regression

âBakarâ returns in Ramadan
The episodes of the new cartoon series have been extended to 12 minutes each

Kids search for alternatives to omitted children shows
After the government pulled programming, children are watching adult series that may expose them to âcomplex scenes they cannot processâ, says AUC professor
Keeping up with the changing Egyptian Ramadan
Traditional handmade lanterns, the Mesaharaty, TV shows and charades have become the stuff of memories

Ramadan desserts go global
Egyptian pastry chefs, have started putting this twist on traditional Ramadan desserts such as Konafa and Atayef, a trend driven, in part, by creative marketing, and reflecting changes in the Egyptian diet.

Ramadan beneath the surface: Fish at Farag since Farouk times
Ramadan provides an annual opportunity for restaurants to show off their best meals for the hungry, fasting crowd. The food business thrives as customers line up to find a seat in dinner halls, fast food outlets and âshaaby chicâ kitchens. But there are other establishments to choose from once youâre done with lengthy family dinners at home: local places only known by name and neglected by reviewers. We, a meat-loving Egyptian and a flexible vegetarian foreigner with a shared love of food, go on a culinary quest through the streets of Cairo to experience Ramadan beneath the surface.

Breaking bread together
Christian Church is providing free dinner for fasting Muslims each Friday and Saturday during Ramadan

Ramadan beneath the surface: Cinnamon baasto and gingered coffee
Ramadan provides an annual opportunity for restaurants to show off their best meals for the hungry fasting crowd. The food business thrives as customers line up to find a seat in dinner halls, fast food outlets and âshaaby chicâ kitchens.
But there are other establishments to choose from once youâre done with lengthy family dinners at home, local places only known by name and neglected by reviewers. We, a meat-loving Egyptian and a flexible vegetarian foreigner with a shared love of food, go on a culinary quest through the streets of Cairo to experience Ramadan beneath the surface.

920,000 Egyptian pilgrims will visit Saudi Arabia by end of July: Egyptian Travel Agents Association official
El-Sisi predicted the number of Egyptian pilgrims to reach 920,000 by the end of Ramadan in light of widespread interested in Umrah trips throughout the holy month.
Al- Karama Party launches Ramadan cultural salon
By Youssef Aziz Each Thursday during Ramadan, Al-Karama Party will welcome guests to its Dokki headquarters for a cultural salon featuring Egyptian artists. “Our party is not all about politics,” said Tarek Said, head of Al Karama’s press office. “Any party should be involved in cultural and social issue due to the diversity of the …

Ramadan beneath the surface: Tuk-tuk race in Dar El-Salam
We, a meat-loving Egyptian and a flexible vegetarian foreigner with a shared love of food, go on a culinary quest through the streets of Cairo to experience Ramadan beneath the surface.

Ramadan beneath the surface: El Shabka and the five brothers
We, a meat-loving Egyptian and a flexible vegetarian foreigner with a shared love of food, go on a culinary quest through the streets of Cairo to experience Ramadan beneath the surface.
Gulf countries grant Ramadan pardons to 152 Egyptian prisoners
Ministry of Foreign Affairs has coordinated efforts with its missions abroad for the amnesty

Decrease in hotel occupancy during the first 3 days of Ramadan: Tourism official
Hotel occupancy decreased around Egypt for the first three days of Ramadan, as families and individuals stay home

Lantern prices increase 20%, Chinese products infiltrate market
Ramadan lantern prices increased this Ramadan over last year due to a price increase in raw materials and exchange rate

Supply ministry continues Ramadan offerings
Food commodity prices offered at 30% discount, ministry says

Egyptians fail to embrace âausterityâ during Ramadan
A large number of Egyptians have purchased food products at small shops and large supermarket chains to take advantage of offers and discounts encouraging buyers to shop.

16m metres of gas and equivalent electricity deficit during Ramadan
Citizens waste energy through lighting, air conditioning, and watching television: Mohammed Sobky

Adel Imam highest paid actor during Ramadan at EGP 1 million per episode
Tamer Hosny and Ahmed Makki also make the list of highest paid actors

Ramadan serials costs repay in high ratings
Television serials with huge costs make an appearance this holy month, with “His Excellency ” highest costing serial, at EGP 65m, followed by “Saraya Al Abdeen” at EGP 55m
Handcrafting Ramadan
Sunrays filter through rows of glass Ramadan lanterns, spraying colour over the narrow alley in Al-Darb Al-Ahmar. People view the displayed lanterns with admiration as they walk by, but only a few negotiations with shop owners end in a sale. Using Lanterns in Ramadan celebrations is a tradition that goes back to the Fatimid …

Central Bank of Egypt establishes âLong Live Egypt Fundâ to support economy
Fund will use account number 037037 in reference to the date of former president Mohamed Morsiâs ouster

Ramadan TV series: Political power and control
Two private TV channels decide to ban a TV series criticising a police officer, after showing promos