Confessions of a (M)ad Man:Dear Mr. soon-to-be US President,
In less than three days, the people of the United States will begin the process that identifies the person who will take on, arguably, the most important job in the…
Weekly Stock Review: Egypt's CASE 30 sheds 3.7 pct
CAIRO: Egypt's bourse snapped a three-day rally this week, as mild positive sentiment was offset by worries that the global economy was still heading towards a recession.Overall, Egypt's benchmark CASE…
Warm hands lead to warm hearts, sneaky study shows
WASHINGTON: Time to update that old saying cold hands, warm heart. New research shows touching something warm can make you feel and act more warmly toward others.Whether someone is deemed…
Making a splash in Egypt
CAIRO: With a marketing strategy that is "all about making a noise, Splash, the latest fashion chain invading the Egyptian market, managed to attract dozens of excited shoppers, media figures…
Sage Foods: The first virtual food chain in the Middle East
How can a food chain succeed without ever opening a restaurant where people can dine? That's the challenge a group of young Egyptian entrepreneurs took on when they founded Sage…
Montessori offers an interactive teaching method
Parents enrolling their children in schools nowadays will likely be told that the school follows the Montessori system. But do parents really understand what this system is and whether it's…
Behind the scenes at Aqua with Christophe Gillino
Aqua Restaurant in the Four Seasons at Nile Plaza in Cairo is going French under the direction of Executive Chef Christophe Gillino. Unagi sea eel and foie gras with glazed…
Using energy in fighting ailments
Stress disorders, phobias, depression and other psychological and physical disorders are sure to curb one's lifestyle. And living in the bustling city of Cairo, it is safe to assume that…
Clear the mind, heal the body
My feelings of love fill me with excitement and heal me from pain. I m open for intuitions, said an 11-year-old participant Thursday, during the opening of the second International…
Egyptians grumble about economy, blame Mubarak
CAIRO: Around Cairo s streets colorful signs herald President Hosni Mubarak s ruling National Democratic Party s conference this weekend with an upbeat motto: A Thought for a Better Future.…