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Decoding the Differently-Abled in Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egyptians have a great history of achievements and successes: how they conquered the world,…
Did you Ever Wonder about the Stories behind the Mosques on our Bank Notes?
Last year on my birthday I wanted to do something different, and being a heritage…
Egypt’s Squash Pride and Joy, Raneem El Welily
The squash racket has been her best friend since the tender age of six years…
Power Women of an Islamic Golden Age
Islam is one of the biggest supporters of gender equality and women empowerment.History proves that…
Maryse Helal “I’m 77 now; I wouldn’t change anything”
Whether you are a Downtown regular, or an occasional visitor, you must have heard of…
Famous Old School Selfies that Kick Ass
Many celebrities out there are jumping on the selfie bandwagon. Sure, it’s trendy now, but…
Louboutin’s Passion for Egypt
The French footwear tycoon may be on top of the fashion world right now, but…
The Talent of Trendsetting
The 6 Fashion Gods of Planet Earth The Little Black Dress in Breakfast at…
Stories from Fair Trade Egypt
Egypt is the home of plenty of talents. Unfortunately, most of them stay in the…
Great People with Challenges you didn’t Know about
History remembers those who changed the world one way or the other. Anyone from artists…
Tunisia – A Bit of Everything!
Tunisia which has started and boosted the revolutionary spirit in the Middle East is also…
Nelly Karim “People were missing the Egypt they love… that was the real nostalgia”
Throughout the past couple of years Nelly Karim has managed to become one of the…
Architectural Cairo: Between Nostalgia and Rebirth
Cairo is a city rich with architecture. It has witnessed countless changes throughout history and…
Traveling to the 40’s with Dr. Alaa El Aswany
Storytelling a 1940’s Egypt; Nady El Sayarat the latest novel by Dr. Alaa El Aswany…
On the road to Downtown
Directed by Sherif El Bendary, the documentary about Cairo’s downtown is a league of it’s…
The legendary Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises
Aswan & Luxor destinations have always attracted travellers from all over the world, with Egypt’s…
It’s a (Hu)Man’s World
One of the common things talked about among women of modern times is how they…
Game of Thrones
Fierce female rulers from completely different worlds have conquered the world. Women of the same…