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…
Meet Ramses Hilton's new GM
Hiring foreign managers to run Egyptian hotels is commonplace and there are actually few Egyptian hotel general managers. Haitham Nassar was able to break into the field and recently became…
Opposition parties to press criminal charges against officials over Duweiqa
CAIRO: A coalition of opposition parties and NGOs on Thursday formed a legal committee in preparation for initiating a lawsuit against top government figures for criminal negligence in Duweiqa.They accused…
US Congress to push for Ayman Nour's release, says democracy advocate
CAIRO: United States presidential candidates, Barack Obama and John McCain, both condemn the detention of Ayman Nour, ex-presidential candidate and founder of Al Ghad Party, and the US Congress will…
