Western firm to bring more tourists to Iraq
BAGHDAD: The first Western firm to bring a group of foreign tourists to Iraq since the 2003 US-led invasion said on Friday it will be back with more sightseers, despite…
World markets mixed on worries about Fed plan
LONDON: Stock markets lacked conviction Friday, with trading mixed around the world as investors turned cautious amid worries the US Federal Reserve s latest move to combat recession in the…
US makes demands on Palestinian unity government
WASHINGTON: The United States said Thursday that Hamas must be committed to non-violence and meet other international demands before Washington can recognize a Palestinian unity government with the radical group…
American rapprochement might not improve Egypt-Iran relations
CAIRO: US President Barack Obama made a televised speech directly addressing the Iranian people and their leaders Friday in which he promised to resolve the longstanding impasse between both countries…
Man manicures in Egypt 101
On a sunny Wednesday morning, I took a left at St. Joseph's Church in front of Banque Misr. Just in front of a small coffee shop was Lucie's, a manicure…
Selling civilization in a beauty jar
When the West burnt and hurt with chemicals, what I did was sell them 3000 years of civilization in a jar, the renowned Indian beauty expert told Daily News Egypt…
Enjoy a Tuscan experience at the Cairo Marriott
In the spirit of Mother's Day, I took my mother out for a fancy dinner. Because we are both picky eaters, we agreed on a cuisine that will satisfy all…
Lifestyle Highlight: Simplicity at Bean Bar
Sandwiched between leading Cilantro and popular, posh Coffee Bean and the Tea Leaf, the Bean Bar joined the coffee-mania industry kicking off its first branch on Zamalek's Abu El Feda…
Pixar 3D animation 'Up' to open Cannes film fest
Pixar s upcoming 3D animation Up will open this year s Cannes film festival on May 13, organizers of the world s premier cinema showcase said Thursday. Up, an adventure…
THE REEL ESTATE: Who watches the Watchmen?
Perhaps not since Kar Wai Wong's 2004 "2046 have I feverishly anticipated any film as much as "Watchmen. Like millions of graphic novel enthusiasts, I'm an unabashed fan of Alan…
