Latest in Tag: cairo Highlight
Latest in Tag: cairo
The essence of spontaneity
The effect was magical, lending an Oriental, almost transcendent feel to the regular drummer, guitarists and vocalists.
The culture of charity: Ramadan bags
The tradition of giving a bag of food is an act of charity that can seem precarious to those new to the phenomenon, performing charity gracefully is not an easy feat when the recipient is in front of you.
A different approach to healthcare
As long as therapies are proven to be beneficial based on scientific evidence, I believe there is much that can be gained from offering both conventional or alternative treatments to patients.
Tent-makers: A world on pause
“We used to change the entire collection every week, maximum,” he said, “but now it has all changed.”
Military trials committee hints at ‘good news’
The committee created by President Morsy to review cases of people tried in military courts promises ‘good news’ for families
The Gaming Hackathon starts in Cairo
Participants will neither rest nor sleep as they toil for three straight days to develop, and then upload a game onto the GameTaco site, where the games will then vie for dominance and prizes.
Japanese film festival 2012
The Japan Foundation is currently hosting its Annual Film Festival, with movies showing at the Cairo Opera House until 14 July
Treasure in plain sight
It is one of millions and that is why we occasionally take for granted, that a beautiful and tranquil ride on the Nile is always just within reach of our fingertips.
Healthy food for online shoppers
The logical step was to let the NGS evolve into an online business where people can browse through the products and learn about their benefits, place their orders and receive them at their homes at their convenience.
Ashtanga yoga in Cairo
For me, teaching the Mysore method is about empowerment of the person who practices. You become aware of your own body, you get over your self-consciousness and the practice is a form of mental hygiene.
Blues night at Cairo Jazz Club
My fears calmed when I heard the practice tunes coming from the stage and the beautiful sound of visiting artist, Eve Fleishman’s smoky voice singing Jazz.
American Idol and Sing Egyptian Women contestants in concert
The concert was good fun, the quality of the singing and performance was good and overall it was a nice way to spend a sultry Friday evening in town.
Protests against sexual harassment on the rise
Marchers hope to publicly demonstrate a strong response to the rising reports of harassment and assault in Egypt
Summer in the City party at the Fairmont
The two DJs complimented each other musically, seamlessly handing over sets, dividing their time without missing a beat.
Standing out
I had forgotten one of the things that has always made me love living here. That very thing that I have often received and always evoked surprised gratitude and humility.
The unseen hand
He is described as the unseen hand of an incredibly hierarchal and rigid organization. The Muslim Brotherhood’s General Masul, the General Guide, Mohamed Badie is a man in the shadows, who some believe will have the last word.
Egyptian artists showcase their stance against sexual harassment
A woman is a human being, not a product. But she is viewed as if she is a product, something to buy, sell or try out.
Kunooz – Ruby’s Silver new collection
Ruby Silver’s latest collection, Kunooz, [treasure], includes pieces that conjure up images of jewelry chests lost at sea and recently washed on shore.
Creative courses at MesaŘa
A good example of this vision can be found in the music courses on offer at MesaŘa; you can learn how to play oriental instruments like the Nay and Oud as well as piano and modern drums.
Shoes get royal treatment
The impressive seating Mr. George offers his clients is nicknamed the Chair of Haroon Al-Rasheed – in reference to the extravagant Arabian ruler.
Fast and furious
The carts are getting the final check, the runners are fueling up, by filling up their tank with clover.
Cruising in Cairo
Cruising presents the opportunity to unwind after a long work week. For Sayeed, it means more: this time with friends represents one of the few choices that exist in his life, and indeed, one of the only avenues of self- expression available to him.
Cairo transport plan waiting for president’s approval
Cairo transport plan waiting for president’s approval
Healing course begins
Unfortunately some people will not admit that the talent of a practitioner lies in knowing the knowledge of how to become such a conduit – ego does not exist in the practice.
Mohamed Morsi wins
The candidate from the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party becomes the first civilian President of Egypt
Outlandish
I have always enjoyed talking to the drivers of the ubiquitous Cairo taxis, my broken Arabic and their often limited use of English make for an easier exchange than expected. Trying to understand, as opposed to listening to words, can suddenly go a long way, even if the traffic outside the windows is proving the opposite.
Mexican tonight?
Guacamole, quesadillas and burritos – The Daily News Egypt takes a taste of Gringo’s