Seal, Serena Williams attend Israel event
Seal, Warren Beatty, Annette Bening and other celebrities gathered to toast movie producer Arnon Milchan during a Hollywood event at Paramount Studios that celebrated the 60th anniversary of Israel.News Corp.…
Confessions of a (M)ad Man: We live in depressing times; the desperate and the shameless
Every time I'm tempted to proclaim the era that we live in as the most depressing ever, I remember that I never had to fight in a war or live…
SODIC diversifies to stay a step ahead
CAIRO: SODIC is a company on the move these days. With real estate projects springing up right and left, the Sixth of October Development and Investment is realizing success in…
Bedouin Paths: Ramadan, Bedouin Style…
Ah Ramadan. As everyone knows the work ethic during Ramadan is, how shall we put it, slightly lessened. The Bedouin take their Ramadan very seriously, especially the lessened work ethic…
Smaller bites to a healthier lifestyle
Sticking to a specific diet plan is one of the reasons losing weight is difficult. People are always on the lookout for the latest, easiest dieting techniques and some resort…
Skills development in the Mind Lab
Diwan bookstore in Heliopolis hosted a workshop for parents to introduce them to the Mind Lab life skills development technique, to be implemented in Egypt for the first time. The…
The pressure of hosting an iftar
Inviting family and friends over for iftar is one of the social highlights of the holy month, but the amount of work that goes into preparing the feast - especially…
A sumptuous three-course meal
Onion soupIngredients4 onions, sliced2 tbsp butter2 chicken stock cubes3 ½ cups water1 bay leaf¼ tsp oregano¼ French bread baguette1 ¼ cup cheddar cheese, shreddedSalt and pepperDirections:1. In a deep pan…
Solaris: A woman's world
Like an oasis in the desert, a terracotta building stands in the middle of the Suez road, surrounded by high walls to block the view of intruders - men. This…
The spirit of giving during Ramadan
CAIRO: On my way to Dokki for iftar one day, just as I exited the Sixth of October Bridge right before dusk prayer (the time to break the fast), a…
