Two 4,300-year-old tombs unveiled near Cairo
SAKKARA: A pair of 4,300-year-old Pharaonic tombs discovered at Sakkara indicate that the sprawling necropolis south of Cairo is even larger than previously thought, said Egypt s top archaeologist Monday.…
Regional turbulence is the name of the game in 2008
If ever a region encapsulated the phrase "never a dull moment it would be the Middle East and 2008 was no different in that respect. The year kicked off with…
Early optimism becomes muted for new US administration
While the US President-elect Barack Obama might never be on the receiving end of an Iraqi journalist's shoes like his predecessor, the initial optimism that came with the election of…
Major laws passed by the People's Assembly in 2008
The People's Assembly, Egypt's lower house of parliament, ended its 2007/2008 round by passing a number of controversial laws, heralding accusations by the opposition that the ruling National Democratic Party…
April 6 strike kicks off a year of protests
The April 6 call for a general strike resulted in a police crackdown on demonstrators and activists across Egypt. In the industrial town of Mahalla - whose spinning factory and…
Political opposition in disarray
CAIRO: The organized political opposition in Egypt continued its downturn this year, and if anything, 2008 showed that any real opposition would come from workers' movements and trade unions, rather…
Aid convoy for Gaza stuck in Arish
CAIRO: An Egyptian aid convoy heading to Gaza was still stuck in front of the Red Crescent headquarters in Al-Arish by Tuesday evening.Sources in the area told Daily News Egypt…
Jewelry design: the newly discovered pastime of Egyptian women
The success stories of Azza Fahmy and Dima Rachid are ones that inspire jewelry makers and are the reason behind the renaissance of jewelry design in Egypt; with more and…
Egyptians grace the international fashion scene in 2008
Strolling down the runways of prestigious international fashion weeks this year alongside the likes of Chanel, Burberry, Matthew Williamson and Stella McCartney were collections by Egyptian designers Marie Louis and…
The year's top 10 restaurants
It has been a delightful year for any foodie living in Cairo. By foodie, I mean anyone with a keen curiosity about all things food related. From cooking it to…