Egypt has detained 39 people, including a US citizen, accused of torching a tram during a protest against the overthrow of Islamist president Mohamed Mursi, judicial sources said on Saturday. The accused, who were placed in 15-day preventive detention, were … read more
NO-ONE keeps Zahi Hawass, the controversial archaeologist described as Egypt’s Indiana Jones, waiting. Not even Beyoncé. Dr Hawass, Egypt’s former head of antiquities and gatekeeper of the Pyramids, banished Beyoncé from the ancient site after he was sickened by what … read more
The Bookspot opened on September 7, 2004 in Maadi, Cairo. It is owned by a very unique couple of women who share a great love of books and had always dreamed of owning a bookstore: Sigrun, who is from Iceland … read more
Foot note first on driving before I go into rules and regulations…. I forget about some quirks of driving here since I have been here so long – you wind up taking things for granted. Like – headlights! Most people … read more
Dave the Mechanic has been providing quality motor vehicle repair services in Cairo since 1998. He has a professional team of mechanics and auto electricians that you can trust. Dave’s Service Centre has total operational facilities for the maintenance of … read more
Hopefully you will never have to use the information supplied in this section but accidents and car deaths have been increasing every year in Egypt. An Egyptian government report issued in May 2011 said that 18 people per day were … read more
Driving in Egypt is something everyone should experience once in their life. But ONLY ONCE… Continued driving in Egypt can be hazardous for your mental health. First rule in driving is; There are no rules! Oh you may see signs … read more
Let me start by introducing myself. Dave Torgersen (known far and wide as Dave the Mechanic). I have been servicing vehicles in Egypt for over 15 years and, in addition, I have been driving here for over 20 years. So … read more
Today. the government officially announced a reduction in curfew hours effective immediately. Curfew will now begin at 1am in the morning and end at 5am. Please note however that, at this time, Friday’s curfew will remain and begin at 7pm. … read more
Opponents of the coup that toppled Egypt’s elected president Mohamed Morsi in July warned Wednesday the country was headed towards civil war and urged the international community to pay attention. “The present regime since the coup is pushing Egypt towards … read more