Fashion, technology altering winter wear
Annie Hemmesch knew there was a market for high-tech winter gloves when she saw her mother answer an iPhone call from her father. "She brought it to her face and…
Microsoft’s answer to the iPad is still in pieces
Instead of unveiling an elegant response to the iPad, Microsoft came to the tech industry's premier gadget show with a collection of exposed computer guts. Microsoft's biggest news was that…
Maybe Two frozen yoghurt franchise opens in Cairo
Seemingly overnight, a home grown frozen youghurt franchise Maybe Two has opened a small yet charming outlet in Zamalek, next door to the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf café.…
Beirut’s iconic ‘Glass Cafe’ takes its last bow
Beirut's iconic Glass Cafe, which dates back to Ottoman times, shuts its doors this week, taking with it a slice of the Lebanese capital's cultural and political heritage. "The history…
Game Valley: Egypt’s first video game store
Long before Virgin Megastore opened its doors to the Egyptian public, there was Game Valley; a shop that catered to every geek’s and gamer’s needs. Game Valley was the talk…
Zan’et El-Sitat: A guide to Alexandria’s busiest market
Bustling marketplaces always add a particular flair to any city in Egypt, and Alexandria’s markets are no exception. In addition to its Mediterranean spirit, soothing sea view of the Corniche…
WOW: Cosy women’s workout studio in Zamalek
When it comes to exercise and workout spots in Cairo, the city has a lot to offer in different areas and for diverse budgets. WOW is a low-key yet warm…
How not to alienate and demonize victims
By John Drake LONDON: The terrorists responsible for the New Year attack on an Alexandria church may be intent on stirring up more than just sectarian tensions in one country. They…
The Japan myth
By Daniel Gros BRUSSELS: The first decade of this century started with the so-called dot-com bubble. When it burst, central banks moved aggressively to ease monetary policy in order to prevent…
Debt and democracy
By Harold James PRINCETON – The European Union’s sovereign-debt crisis constitutes a fundamental threat not only to the euro, but also to democracy and public accountability. At the moment, Europe’s woes…