Christmas in London: a family affair
Instantly evoking memories of Dickens' Scrooge and a million quaint greetings cards, London is one of the Christmasiest cities in the world. The shops, streets and homes of Londoners are…
The gift of giving back
Christmas is just around the corner. If you're still wandering the shopping malls for original gifts to put under the Christmas tree, check out the "Spirit of Giving charity gift…
Who will play on all these golf courses?
Last month we talked about the golf courses as part of the development strategies of housing developments. Today, we will answer the question I get asked most often: Who is…
Bringing home the big screen
The idea of home delivery DVDs might seem fairly ludicrous considering Cairo's congested traffic. A night in with friends, popcorn and a weepy movie might end up being spent watching…
Aramex Egypt praised for top supply chain solutions
CAIRO: The coveted award for "Best in Project Logistics within Aramex's global network was presented to Aramex Egypt for an effective supply chain management system at the 25th annual leader's…
Companies will pass higher energy costs to consumers, says Lecico's Taher Gargour
CAIRO: Lecico Egypt was one of the 40 companies recently included in the new energy pricing strategy, and the announcement was anything but welcomed by the company."We think it's quite…
Just a regular guy?
The thing that struck me when I arrived in Cairo was the overwhelming feeling of utter insignificance. Besieged on all sides by high rise tower blocks, sweeping flyovers and millions…
WITH A GRAIN OF SALT: Two-faced Politics
One of the most significant outcomes of Colonel Qaddafi's recent visit to Paris is that it revealed the double standard practiced in French politics, a quality that is ingrained in…
We must all reach out: Queen Rania on Oprah
As a Muslim who loves Islam, I certainly feel sad knowing that my religion is misunderstood, feared and even hated by many in the West. I feel the frustration of…