Egypt unexpectedly frees dissident
February 19, 2009 by Elaine · Leave a Comment
An Egyptian dissident whose imprisonment had strained relations between Cairo and Washington for more than three years was unexpectedly freed Wednesday Read more
Pharamacists go on strike
February 18, 2009 by Elaine · Leave a Comment
If you want to dye your hair with a special rinse or stock up on vitamin E supplements, you may have to shop around. Read more
Egypt’s pound could be pressured as economy slows
February 17, 2009 by Elaine · Leave a Comment
The Egyptian pound could come under pressure as Egypt’s economy slows, the country’s prime minister said on Monday. Read more
Smugglers shoot Egyptian policeman at Israel border
February 16, 2009 by Elaine · Leave a Comment
Egyptian smugglers trying to take drugs across the border into Israel shot and wounded an Egyptian police officer on Monday in a shoot-out, security sources said. Read more
Cairo Jazz Club
February 16, 2009 by SMSU · Leave a Comment
If you’re the type of person that is fed up with listening to the same monotonous sound that blasts out of every night spot in Cairo; then this could be the place for you.
Situated on the corner of Sphinx Square at the edge of Mohandiseen, the Cairo Jazz Club offers nightly live entertaining , encompassed in a very dark and Jazzy atmosphere, that befits perfectly a live music venue. Read more
Zitouni
February 16, 2009 by SMSU · Leave a Comment
Zitouni makes you feel like you’ve gone to Lebanon and back…with a Nile view of course.
Blurring the boundaries between art and eating spaces, the atmosphere is eclectic; add to that good service and on any given day you’ll find the business crowd, fashionable mothers and families. Read more
“Old Maids” protest on Facebook
February 16, 2009 by SMSU · Leave a Comment
Yomna Moktar could not take anymore of the stigmatisation and marginalisation from her fellow Egyptians towards single women. The young journalist’s decision to react led her to create a group on Facebook to openly tackle the issue of single women in the Egyptian society. Read more
Egypt police arrest 25 striking truckers
February 16, 2009 by SMSU · Leave a Comment
Egyptian police arrested 25 truckers on Sunday as a strike by truck owners entered its third day, a police official said. Read more
Cairo Rugby Club
February 1, 2009 by Elaine · Leave a Comment
Cairo Rugby has always been much more than just a rugby club: we’re a sports and social club that offers all sorts of sports and social events, and encourage members who enjoy a more-relaxed lifestyle (like bar perching) as much as those who enjoy taking part in sporting activities. As a result, we cater for sportspeople and leisure seekers of all shapes, sizes, ages, genders and persuasions.
You don’t have to be a rugby player to attend our twice-weekly training sessions (click on training). There are many who do not actually play full-contact rugby, but go along for a fitness session and to play ‘touch’. Sessions are attended by both men and ladies, of all sorts of ages and skill levels, and from several nationalities.
We also have popular twice-weekly football training for those who enjoy playing with round balls (click on football), and regular cricket matches for those who favour smaller balls (click on cricket).
Cairo Rugby is a great club, offering you excellent sporting activities, social events and clubhouse facilities! Please join us and enjoy yourself!


