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Lifelong Cairene paints love for city, in portraits
Samahy paints expressive pictures of Cairo’s residents.
Four Fat Ladies: Sisters bring American desserts to Cairo
The three sisters say baking has always been their passion
Made in Egypt
Festival promotes local goods, Egyptians spirit
Zamalek keep playoff hopes alive with late equaliser
Gaafar scores Zamalek’s second goal in stoppage time
Egyptians prefer to live in Al-Tagammu, Maadi: Propertyfinder.eg
Al-Tagammu is the most attractive community for real estate buyers in Q1 2014, followed by Al Qatameya reveals propertyfinder.eg.
My liberal times in Oum al Dounia (Part 3)
By Dr Ronald Meinardus After nearly eight years at the helm of the Cairo Office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Liberty (FNF), Germany’s liberal think tank, Dr Ronald Meinardus, who has on and off contributed also to the editorial page of this newspaper, is leaving Egypt shortly. Following is the third and last part …
Al-Ahly go top through late winner
Al-Zamalek are looking to play catch up in Group 2 when they face Al-Minya on Thursday
Kayan: A quaint eatery in Zamalek
Zamalek finally gets a café that offers good food and mellow ambience
Interior ministry between honesty and deception
“It is a scenario everybody has become bored with for its repetitiveness. Football in Egypt has returned as an empty theater show for the sake of the Egyptian police, as if the decisions of the Egyptian security [apparatus] are revelations from above, even if it does not mean a thing but their inability to perform …
MOI announces plans for private security to secure football stadiums
Interior ministry spokesman says security forces will remain outside stadiums as Ultras groups remain unconvinced
CAF denies ordering closed doors for Zamalek vs. Kabuscorp
African football federation distances itself from decision to block fans from stadium and resulting clashes with security
Il Divino, impressive variety with plenty of flavour
Though it is not cheap, Il Divino has a great variety of choices and its pizzas are bursting with flavour.
Ahly wins CAF Super Cup title as performance falters in domestic league
Amr Gamal scores twice to give Ahly their sixth CAF Super Cup title
The hoopoe steals the show in new Ahmed Abd El Karem exhibition
For Egyptian artist Ahmed Abd El Karem, the hoopoe represents an important aspect of the Egyptian culture and heritage
Conflicts wracking Egyptian football reflect country’s political malaise
By James M. Dorsey Multiple conflicts between Egypt’s military-backed government and the country’s foremost soccer clubs that pit militant soccer fans against both Egypt’s autocratic leaders and club managers could force world soccer governing body FIFA to suspend Egypt. The disputes reflect the broader crisis that has shipwrecked Egypt’s transition from autocracy to a politically more …
Al-Ahly suffers from first consecutive loss since 2008
Zamalek draws with Petrojet on week seven of the Egyptian Premier League
Foreign ministry rejects foreign intervention in Egyptian judiciary
The ministry’s spokesman voiced this rejection in response to questions on reactions to the trial of 20 Al-Jazeera employees
Al-Ahly and Ismaily retain groups’ top spots, Zamalek draws with Haras Al-Hedood
Egyptian Football league suspended again until 28 January
Zamalek names Mido head coach
Egyptian football star Mido takes first Zamalek training session on Wednesday
Flea market comes to Zamalek
The flea market featured many exciting booths and activities
Al-Ahly defeats ENPPI for Group A’s pole position
Omar Gamal to White Knights, Gedo back to Red Devils
A safe way out
Samah Ismael’s new collection does not surprise in its minimalism
Delicious homemade pasta to go
New pasta place in Zamalek offers delicious dishes and friendly service.
Nine games played: Egyptian Premier League report
Wadi Degla beat Al-Minya while Arab Contractors dominate Al-Raga’a
Decoding societal elements in Mirage II
Hazem Taha Hussein explores the hidden in a new exhibition that challenges the viewers’ ideas of society
The Zamalek uprising
Two weeks ago dozens of Zamalek residents organised a protest to denounce the district’s deteriorating conditions. For over five years an infestation of new cafes and restaurants spread like wildfire in the Zamalek area. With no urban planning in mind nor care for the old island’s infrastructure, people dubbing themselves small and medium sized business …
Lina Alorabi: Designing furniture with an oriental touch
Lina Alorabi’s debut exhibition combines many aspects of Cairene living with modern sleek design
Zamalek wins Egyptian Cup after defeating Wadi Degla 3-0
The White Knights win their first trophy since 2008
Zamalek face Wadi-Degla in Egypt Cup final
Striker Ahmad Gaafar and Hazem Emam scored for Zamalek, with Ayman Hefny scoring for Tala’ea Al-Geish in a match dominated by the White Knights.
In Pictures: Zamalek residents protest island’s deteriorating conditions
On Saturday, Zamalek residents took to the streets protesting the declining status of their island Carrying placards that read “Enough with cafes in Zamalek”, “Protect the remaining greenery” and “Against abuse of public property”, tens of the residents demonstrated by the Cultural Wheel in hopes of getting their voices heard. One of the most pressing …