Al-Ahram Weekly - Living

What's behind the high divorce rate in Egypt?

Al-Ahram Weekly investigates the reasons behind the high divorce rate in Egypt and how they might be overcome.

Introducing miniature sculpture

Artist Ibrahim Belal has been introducing a unique form of miniature art to Egypt, writes Mai Samih

Health ideas for mothers to be

The Mothers to Be Project in Alexandria is helping prospective mothers understand more about healthcare and other issues they face

Adopting a minimalist lifestyle

Minimalist lifestyles are becoming increasingly popular on Egyptian social media platforms thanks to the minimalist hub group and its creators

Egypt’s German Shepherds

Al Ahram Weekly takes a tour of German Shepherd competitions in Egypt that encourage owner participation

Building safer communities for women

Egypt’s E7kky magazine has been working on six campaigns as part of 16 days of UN-sponsored activism to build safer communities for women, reports Omneya Yousry

Entering the metaverse

With the world around us being swallowed up in the digital realm, how long can it be before we are all living in a metaverse?

Making less room for screens

One new Egyptian project is aiming to rid young children of their Internet addiction by substituting more creative activities

Bringing the arts to children

The AFCA Arts Centre launched the 11th edition of the Hakawy International Arts Festival for Children in Egypt this month

Art from coffee foam

A group of artists has been organising courses to help people create using coffee foam, reports Mai Samih

One world, different cultures

Al-Ahram Weekly visits the multicultural Gouter Cultural Festival that took place at the Baron Empain Palace in Heliopolis this week

Where to go on honeymoon?

In the age of Covid-19, many honeymooners have changed their destinations because of changes to travel options

Sewing for all

One young Egyptian fashion designer is teaching people with hearing impairment how to design and make their own clothes, reports Mai Samih

Breaking barriers on special needs in Egypt

The Ataa Charity Fund is researching the social hurdles facing special needs students in Egypt while raising awareness and taking a wider lead for change

Getting a good night’s sleep

Tips from experts for better quality sleep

Health Tips: Getting younger with age

Al-Ahram Weekly explores new ways to stay feeling and looking young

Bon appetit!

A new cookbook gives a wholesome twist to traditional food from Egypt, Lebanon, and Morocco

Encouraging responsible social acceptance

Instagram has hidden the likes and followers function on its social-media platform in eight countries as a way of encouraging people to use the site more responsibly

The power of meditation

Menna H Ashour explores how Kundalini yoga, Aquarian training and holistic practices can help untangle emotional or mental blocks in an interview with practitioner Shama Kaur

Finding a new life through therapy

Mai Samih finds out how it is possible to bounce back from a traumatic experience and lead a more positive life 

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