Government introduces alternatives to burning rice husks
CAIRO: In an effort to reduce the pollution caused by black clouds, the Ministry of Environmental Affairs plans to educate farmers and create incentives to prevent rice husk burning.According to…
Food for thought: Nestle launches healthy eating campaign
CAIRO: Nestle Egypt recently launched a campaign that might motivate Egyptians to take a closer look at food labels and make healthy selections of food products.Under the slogan "Be at…
Ousso calls it quits, plans move to London
My interview with Ousso was supposed to focus on the guitar player s role in the British Council s new music project Music Matbakh. But the discussion turned into an…
Celebrating indigenous people
As we celebrate the International Day of the World's Indigenous People on 9 August this year, the focus of attention for many of these most marginalized peoples will be the…
The Greening of New York
In the coming days, the United States will make a critical decision that has the potential to change America's standing in the world: whether to approve a $537 million grant…
Dual nationality: a blessing or a curse?
IFRAINE/CAIRO: In an increasingly globalized world, people are emigrating from one country to another for a variety of reasons, such as the pursuit of specific education or job opportunities, new…
On the border of delirium
TABA: The X amount of hours I spent waiting with friends to cross the Israeli border from Taba flew by due to pleasant conversation, trend-watching, and sheer mockery of our…
Malpractice plagues Ghazl El Mahalla hospital, say patients
El MAHALLA EL KOBRA: The Ghazl El Mahalla Hospital administration has denied accusations that anesthesia related to surgery at the hospital caused patients to have serious health repercussions.Several patients claim…
PA approves raise to all workers in education sector
CAIRO: The People s Assembly (PA) approved offering a special raise to all workers in the education sector who will not benefit from the new teacher s law, similar in…