Three Mahalla detainees released from Borg El-Arab prison
CAIRO: Three detainees held since April in connection with clashes which occurred between demonstrators and security forces in Mahalla, have been released.Defence lawyer Ahmed Ezzat of the Association for Freedom…
GOLF IN EGYPT: The Pharaoh Cup: Match Play, a Different Game
Golf, as we have written before, is widely played partly because of a handicap system that allows players of different skills to compete in tournaments on an even playing field.…
Veranda overlooking a new standard of living
While driving on the Hurghada-Safaga road, about 20 km south of the airport, one can admire the pristine waters and sandy beaches of Sahl Hashish. Now fast-forward three years down…
HEALTH MATTERS: One drink too many? Where to draw the alcohol line
Ahmed and his friends had almost finished the bottle of tequila, and were out for a cruise. He drove the 2004 Ford Taurus down windy roads at 130 km per…
Elie Saab's Botticelli beauties
PARIS: Elie Saab s models wafted down the runway in clouds of silk chiffon and tulle like angelic Botticelli beauties at his haute couture show for next autumn-winter on Wednesday.Their…
Decorating in baby steps
Cribs, cots, mobiles, diapers - for the unaccustomed eye, the world of baby products can be overwhelming.This year, the third annual Baby Fair in Cairo may help to ease new…
No, it's not Ralph Lauren's Polo
The confident spirit of classic American style has made its way into the Egyptian market at the one and only CityStars, Egypt's fashion haven. US Polo Association, the official brand…
Couscous a la Morocco
I was looking forward to going to the Four Seasons, impatiently waiting for its signature royal treatment. The pampering started the minute I got there, with the valet taking my…
Weekly Stock Review: Global market trend ends one-day rebound
CAIRO: The Egyptian stock market slid to its lowest close in almost four months on the start of the week, dragged by banking stocks. It snapped its five-day losing streak…
Column Confessions of a (M)ad Man: Lies and the lying liars who lie them
I hate lying. So what, may you ask, am I doing working in advertising? Well, the truth is I just happen to be very good at it. The lying, that…