Art of Form defines the art of living
As if a large showroom at the new furniture mall Designopolis isn't enough, a new concept store has opened up in Beymen on the second floor. People have been clamoring…
Czech travel agency lures teddy bears to Prague
The Czech tourist trade has been given an oddball boost by a new travel agency offering trips to Prague for teddy bears and other stuffed toys.The Toy Traveling agency says…
A ritzy beach affair: Gouna for a weekend
It is a golfer's paradise, a spa enthusiast's dream and a surprising delight for foodies who have high expectations when dining. And oh yes, the beach experience isn't too shabby…
Interval training can cut exercise hours sharply
People who complain they have no time to exercise may soon need another excuse.Some experts say intense exercise sessions could help people squeeze an entire week s workout into less…
Online games and quizzes to test your travel IQ
Do you know how many islands make up Hong Kong? I didn t, and I had never heard of the Eritrean currency Nakfa, either, until I started taking travel quizzes…
OBG renews agreement with Helmy, Hamza & Partners
CAIRO: Research and consultancy firm Oxford Business Group (OBG) said last week that it has renewed its longstanding agreement with Helmy, Hamza and Partners law firm - member firm of…
Egypt should stand ready to raise rates, IMF says
CAIRO: Egypt should be prepared to raise interest rates if inflation does not abate and should work to cut its budget deficit, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a…
Unmet expectations at Berlinale
Stranded in Berlin's Tegel airport for hours on Monday thanks to the Lufthansa pilot strike, I bumped into two Turkish young ladies in charge of a film festival in Istanbul.…
The unfolding revolution will eventually come to a head
Though Iran s elections last June were fraught with irregularity and pitted the conservative leadership in the country headed by Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei against reformists led by Mir…
Can madrasahs bridge the education gap for British Muslims?
LONDON: Studies show that poor educational attainment and professional underachievement are prevalent amongst young British Muslims. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation, an independent development and social research charity, found that British…