Long hair and Latin flair
Of Cairo's many unique concert venues, among them the Pyramids and Al Azhar Park, one in particular has always stood out. Standing augustly at the Eastern edge of the city,…
Helmi's comeback exceeds expectations
Unlike previous Ahmed Helmi movies, Keda Reda (I'm Content), the latest summer release directed by Ahmed Galal, has a different style than Helmi usually adopts.The movie tells the story of…
Face to faith
During a recent four-month stay in Morocco, I was faced with the challenge of genuinely adapting to a new and drastically different cultural context. The delicate balance of honesty and…
A reaction to unacceptable provocation
Following the bloody events in Gaza in June many have wondered what next. Hamas position is clear: the government headed by Ismail Haniyeh will keep calling for dialogue. It will…
Breaking the democratic taboo
I am often invited by religious authorities in the Gulf countries and Saudi Arabia to attend meetings that are held to urge people to follow Islamic faith and law, while…
New committee to enhance women's political participation
CAIRO: We as a country suffer from one major problem, which is alienating women from not only political matters but also everyday ones, said Maged Sorour, the director of One…
A hidden world of superstitions and black magic
CAIRO: Hala Salah, 45, has always dismissed the idea of black magic and spell until one day she claims to have been forced to believe otherwise. "Although my husband and…
National Housing Project underway
CAIRO: Minister of Housing Ahmed El Maghraby announced that a total of 20,000 units of have been completed under the national housing project. The minister made the announced during a…
Shoura Council debates thanawiya amma
CAIRO: The Shoura Council's education and scientific research committee met to discuss the problems of the thanawiya amma (the Egyptian High School certificate) in their first session since the summer…
More FGM cases reported to Health Ministry
CAIRO: Less than one week after the death of the second victim of female genital mutilation (FGM) surgery, Karima Rahim Massoud, citizens from six different governorates filed complaints to the…