Latest in Tag: review Highlight
Latest in Tag: review
Bite Me Cairo: Reading About Feeding
Food writing is as varied as any other field, but again, not all are equal
Review: Unprecedented violence dominates columns
As Egyptians commemorated the second anniversary of the January 25 Revolution on Friday, violence erupted as protestors and security forces clashed. And on Saturday, more violence erupted after 21 defendants were sentenced to death in the Port Said football massacre case. Since then, newspaper columns have been filled with reports of the latest death toll, …
New in the movies
Check out what’s new on the big screen and DNE’s reviews
Review: Columnists discuss El-Oriefy’s speech, criticise Al-Haddad
Opinion pieces explore an assortment of domestic issues. Some columnists continued to discuss the impact of the Friday speech given by the Saudi sheikh Mohamed El-Oriefy, others ask who is Essam Al-Haddad and why is he exceptionally close to President Morsy?
The Hobbit: Every nerd’s dream but fun for everyone
Peter Jackson maintains the balance between pleasing the fans and attracting casual viewers in his latest Tolkien adaptation
A Year in Review: The Surprise Quiz
Daily News Egypt tests your political and social awareness in 2012. Don’t worry, we also provide the answers to the pop quiz
A Year in Review: Constitutional mazes
For the past two years whoever has been in power in Egypt has taken it upon themselves to issue constitutional decrees in order to right the wrongs of previous decrees. Predictably, this plunged the country into constitutional chaos.
A Year in Review: The Egyptian revolutionaries’ wish list for a Ministry of Interior revamp
Violations of the Ministry of Interior were a catalysts for the 25 January Revolution. However, activists’ hope for real change in the ministry during 2012 have been crushed.
A Year in Review: Timeline of the transitional period
Daily News Egypt reviews 2012’s most important events on the Egyptian political scene
Dining out in Cairo’s hotels: Tea Time Lounge is great for pre or post dinner drinks
Cairo is home to many five star hotels and most include specialty restaurants, ranging from Oriental to Italian to sushi. Several DNE reporters went out to dinner to find the gems that are hidden behind the glossy facades of the capital’s high class hotels
Dining out in Cairo’s hotels: La Gondola serves predictable Italian food
Cairo is home to many five star hotels and most include specialty restaurants, ranging from Oriental to Italian to sushi. Several DNE reporters went out to dinner to find the gems that are hidden behind the glossy facades of the capital’s high class hotels
Bite Me Cairo: Grind House
Omar and Mohamed want to introduce the burger culture to Egypt. They have a plan. It is called Mince
Bite Me Cairo: The Raw and the Cooked
David Blanks shares his insights on raw and cooked meat
Rebel Economy Wrap
Citadel’s New Energy Chief, Centamin Spat, Mubarak-Era Projects
Review: The referendum and then what?
Egyptians are at the edge of their seat to know the results of Saturday’s constitutional referendum. Columnists wonder how Egyptians will behave in the coming months, taking punts on what comes next. What next? Hassan Nafaa Al-Masry Al-Youm newspaper Nafaa asks what will come after the constitutional referendum. Regardless of the result, the writer …
Rebel Economy Wrap
Egypt’s constitution and why the wheel won’t turn
Review: Columnists weigh in on referendum
As Egyptians lined up to cast their vote on the constitution Saturday, columnists were divided. Although some argued that voting for the constitution would lead to more stability and would grant citizens more state support, the majority considered the constitution and the referendum unsatisfactory. Mohamed Amin Do you want to go to heaven? Al-Masry …
Review: Commentaries fuelled against the constitution
As the constitution referendum is getting closer, columnists have analysed the extent to which Islamist groups strive to pass the constitution. Several writers have condemned the idea of moving forward with the referendum encouraging Egyptians to vote ‘No’ rather than boycotting. Vote ‘No’ but do not boycott Emad Al-Din Hussein Al-Shorouk newspaper Looking forward …
Review: Columnists condemn presidential manoeuvres
Amid Morsy’s recent decisions, columnists criticise how the president blindly follows instructions from his Islamist group. Although the results of the national dialogue meeting were deemed successful by many, some columnists argue it rather marked a new presidential failure. It is not a state Ibrahim Eissa Tahrir Newspaper Eissa examines the policy “blunders” the …
Review: Columnists debate Morsy’s speech
As President Mohamed Morsy met with over 40 political and legal experts to reach national accord over the constitutional crisis columnists explored his invitation for dialogue. Emad Al-Din Hussein Al-Shorouk Newspsper Morsy’s speech and the blood curse Hussein analyses Morsy’s first speech following the violence near the Presidential Palace. He rejects speculation that the …
Bite Me Cairo: A passion for India
If you desire a sampling of all things authentically Indian, Begum does a noon brunch on Fridays that features street foods from across the continent including what is known as “Desi Chinese,” an Indian version of Chinese that every local cook masters.
Review: Overstepping the mark
President Mohamed Morsy may have overstepped the mark in his latest act of brinkmanship according to two columnists. Qandil says it is on Morsy to turn the situation and reminds readers that the Muslim Brotherhood is preferable to the feloul. Salmawi points out that the reaction to Morsy’s declaration is the most unified the country …
Review: Media, Gaza and constitution debated in op-eds
Many columnists have discussed the recent attacks on Gaza, which occurred despite President Mohamed Morsy predicting an end to the Israeli aggression on Monday. Other commentators tackled the deteriorating media situation and the ongoing clashes around Mohamed Mahmoud Street. The best eras of security vacuum Emad Al-Din Hussein Al-Shorouk newspaper Hussein denounces what he …
Bite Me Cairo: Of Mice and Men
If you’ve been following my column these past few weeks you’ll know that this is something that has been on my mind lately. Call it an existential crisis. Why do I do this? Do I know what I’m doing? Does it serve any purpose? How long before my belt breaks?
Review: Assiut’s chidren memorialised in columns
Although the Assiut incident that left 52 children dead occurred several days ago, many columnists are still transfixed by the tragedy, its consequences and which institution is most to blame. The spilled blood is the president’s responsibility Mohamed Essmat Al-Shorouk newspaper It is unfair to put the full blame on the former Minister of …
Review: Columnists debate Gaza attacks and Assiut incident
After Hesham Qandil’s latest visit to Gaza and the recent Egyptian convoy travelling there, commentators examine the situation, with some criticising Morsy’s relations with Israel. Other columnists still denounce the Assiut incident, calling on the government to undertake serious action. What does Palestine mean to you? Moustafa Al-Naggar Al-Masry Al-Youm newspaper Looking into Egypt’s …
Review: Papal enthronement and Gaza attacks overwhelm commentators
As Pope Tawadros II was enthroned Sunday some columnists offered him advice for his coming mission. The Israeli aggression on Gaza is still gripping the hearts and minds of other writers, who scrutinise Morsy’s reactions towards the attacks and compare it to Mubarak’s. There is a difference… but Amr Al-Shobaki Al-Masry Al-Youm newspaper There …
Review: Columns debate Gaza violence and restrictions on media
The recent Israeli attacks on Gaza have grabbed the attention of columnists across the country, and more than one writer has praised Egypt’s intervention and support to Palestine. On another note, some columns have criticised the recent ministerial decision to ban the live airing of Egyptian satellite channels like Dream TV, censuring the Muslim Brotherhood’s …
Bite Me Cairo: The Best of the Best – Part 2
Many hire random amateur freelancers who think that spring rolls are a seasonal dish and can’t tell their head cheese from their aspic. Worse, some of these sites rely upon civilians to do their reviewing for them. This leads to some truly bizarre suggestions.
Rebel economy wrap
The Flaws of Egypt’s Anti-IMF Loan Movement