Egypt pig killings could affect tourism, says welfare group
CAIRO: An animal welfare charity warned Egypt on Friday that its mass slaughter of pigs following the outbreak of swine flu risked damaging its lucrative tourism industry.The UK-based Compassion in…
News in Brief
Oil prices climb above $69 Oil prices jumped above $69 on Friday, buoyed by hopes of a boost in energy demand amid signs of a world economic recovery, analysts said.New…
US Muslims: Obama speech catalyst for fixing ties
CHICAGO: Muslims across the United States said President Barack Obama's address from Egypt on Thursday could be a catalyst toward repairing strained US relations with Muslims worldwide."He was honest, forceful.…
A Willy Wonkan affair
The Four Seasons First Residence had the brilliant idea of creating a weekly full-fledged chocolate buffet ala Willy Wonka; to an extent.The visual sight of so much chocolate arranged in…
Mini business, Mini pleasures
It is all so common to recognize your own passion only after people start commending a talent that you have yet to realize. Mona Abd-El Aziz inherited the passion for…
Lifestyle Highlights:Amina K. enchants with modern exoticism
Amina Khalil displayed her second Spring/Summer collection last Saturday at Hanfaninha Gallery. The collection, Amina K., marries the spirit of the East with a Western fashion sensibility. Khalil is back…
Egyptians greet Zara with open arms and wallets
Zara, the high-street fashion brand made its debut in Cairo Thursday morning, opening its doors to hundreds of customers who gathered around the store waiting for the clock to strike…