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The article offers news briefs for Egypt as of December 2010. It states that the Coptic community members and police have clashed in an alleged church construction site in Al-Omraneyya, Giza on November 24. It mentions that the National Wages Council (NWC) has set a minimum wage of 400 Egyptian pound per month. It adds that a spokesperson has denied that Egypt President Hosni Mubarak has warned U.S. President George W. Bush related to biological weapons in Iraq.

The article focuses on Mohamed Sadek and his contributions as the oldest waiter at Café Riche in Cairo, Egypt. Sadek joined the restaurant staff when he was teenager and was barely out of elementary school. For more than 60 years of working in Café Riche, he met a lot of influential people and at the same time observed the physical and cultural changes that happened in downtown, Egypt.

The article features on Egypt's film industry and the safety standards applied to prevent risk of accidents in the set. It states that hiring foreign professionals rather than cost cutting on the safety of local talents that would eventually end up hurting them. It says that most directors sought for foreigner stunt coordinator Andrew Mackenzie, who emphasized stunt professionalism as a main concern for training stunt coordinators and to develop the profession in the film industry.

The article focuses on the quality of work life of the people behind successful films including supporting actors, screenwriters and directors in Egypt. One of the prominent example of these people is screenwriter Mohamed Diab who wrote the script for "1000 Mabrouk" (1000 Congratulations) and "Badal Fakked" (Replacement). Other individuals include composer Hesham Nazih, Mohamed Ramadan and Donia Samir Ghanem who proved to be one of the factors to the success of the films they are involved in.

The article discusses the proposal of government officials to establish model pig farms in different cities of Cairo, Egypt. According to the government officials, the aim of establishing model pig farms is to comply with international industry standards and prevent any viruses particularly the swine flu. However, such proposal affects the livelihood of the zabaleen community in Manshiet Nasser city which used organic waste to feed its several industries.

The article offers cultural news briefs in Egypt as of May 2011. The English translation of the book "On the State of Egypt," a collection of columns by Alaa Al Aswany, has been published. The film "Alfajoumy," in which actor Khaled El Sawy plays the poet-activist Ahmed Fouad Negm, is being edited by director Essam Elshamaa. The martyrs of the Arab revolutions will be honored at the 11th edition of the Arab Film Festival Rotterdam on September 7-11, 2011.

The article discusses ways to help Egyptian children avoid imitating violent behavior. That the behavior of parents playing a key role in the formation of children's behavior is explained. Violent behavior of children can also be attributed to the failure of working parents to show intimate relationship with their children. Parents should also lessen the hours their children spend in watching television and playing games to minimize their violent behavior.

The article focuses on Egyptian independent film director Ibrahim Batout and his contribution in making the country's independent motion pictures into award-winning art. It mentions that when Batout screened his film "Ithaki" in 2005, it was met with confusion and shaking heads. However, it says that Batout's film "Hawi" was received with critical acclamation. Moreover, it offers information on Batout's other films including his documentary "Mass Graves in Iraq."

The article focuses on satellite broadcasting operator, Nilesat's decision to suspend 12 channels and warn 20 others due to the alleged violation of their license terms. It states that the reasons for the suspension include inciting hatred, promotion of health remedies not approved by the Ministry of Health, or violation of public morals. It mentions that the channels that are temporarily suspended in October 2010 include "Al-Nas" (People), "Khaleegyah" (Gulf), and "Al-Hafez" (The Protector).

The article reviews several restaurants in Egypt, including Sequoia in Cairo, Egypt, Four Seasons San Stefano Pool Side in Alexandria, and Andrea in North Coast.

The article offers news briefs from Egypt. A smoking ban was announced in Alexandria which aims to reduce the number of smokers in the country. A ruling was issued by the Supreme Administrative Court encouraging the Egyptian men married to Israeli women to protect their national security. A man was stopped by the authorities at Cairo International Airport as he tried to smuggle eight foxes and 50 chameleons out of Egypt.

The article suggests several cultural destinations in Egypt including the Cairo Opera House, the Townhouse Gallery, the Rawabit Theater, and the Fayoum International Art Center.

The article discusses censorship in Egypt's entertainment industry. According to Censorship Authority director Said Khattab, the films made in the country always focus on the three taboos, namely, politics, sex and religion. It cites as example the film directed by Ozama Fawzy titled "Bel Alwan El-Tabe'eya" (With Natural Colors), which tackled the relationship of religion and art in the society.

The article offers information on the achievements of Onsi Abouseif, leading set designer in the motion picture industry in Egypt. Abouseif considers the film "Ibrahim Al-Abyad" as one of his crowning achievements in 42 years in the industry. He had worked with director Youssef Shahin in the film "Wada'an Bonaparte" and has developed a close relationship with the great Sayed. He mentions that his job can sometimes be thankless due to rare recognition of critics and audiences.

The article profiles 11-year-old Janna Gohar, the youngest published author in Egypt. Gohar is grade six and studying at Cairo American College (CAC). Her books include "Sharktanic, "Fairy Dust and Family Fun," and World War III, Cats & Dogs." Aside from being a talented writer, she also does painting, drawing, and tennis.

The article features director Marwan Hamed who is said to be one of the more controversial filmmakers in Egypt. In his 2006 film, "Omaret Yacoubian" (The Yacoubian Building), some critics said it defames Egypt as it shows corruption and terrorism. Hamed says that he chooses a story not because it touched on taboos but because he likes the story and characters. Meanwhile, "Ibrahim El-Abyad" took eight years before it reached the big screen because studios are suspicious of its shocking violence.

The article profiles Medhat Ibrahim, an engineer and architect involved in an international team that relocates the temples of Abu Simbel, a structure that represents the victory of UNESCO's Nubian Campaign. It mentions that Ibrahim was called to work as a supervising engineer in Abu Simbel. Moreover, the team was assigned to relocate two structures, the Great Temple and a smaller temple in Abu Simbel wherein the team moved it to a tableland that is 70 meters higher than its former site.

The article discusses the launch of the first-ever electronic book fair in Egypt from April 25 to May 8, 2011. It says that the cancellation of the 43rd Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) in January 2011 was a big setback to the publishing industry. According to the author, the subjects covered by the virtual fair offerings include sports and entertainment, science and technology and Islam. The success of the event is also discussed.

The article discusses the views of several taxi drivers on the events following the success of the Egyptian Revolution in 2011. For Mohamed Salama, the protests and tension are signs that the revolution is not over yet. According to Ahmed Ibrahim, some of his foreign passengers are still worried about the stability of the country. The political turmoil that drove Hussein Younis into the taxi business is also discussed.

The article reports on Egypt's need for an organized plan to help it move forward after the Mubarak regime and the ideas of the youth to help rebuild their country. The article states that Ebda' Beh Nafsak initiative asks everyone to help improve people's behavior, and that they had posted stickers to remind people of the problems created by the double parking of cars. The Onestival initiative aims to have everything under one umbrella and for global communication through art.

The author shares her favorite artists and albums in her playlist. When she is in the mood for light music, her favorite is Jandali's album "Echoes from Ugarit," particularly the classical piano pieces "Yafa" and "Arabesque." For a more lively mood, her favorites are the music of Lebanese composer Charles Rouhana and Toufic Farroukh's "Tootya." Her other favorite artists are Palestinian singer and composer Rim Banna, Algerian singer Souad Massi and Canadian crooner Michael Buble.

The article discusses the new security fee imposed in El-Gilf El-Kebir and its implications. In September 2011, Egypt's Ministry of Interior announced that tour operators running safaris to the area must pay up to 100 Egytian pounds per hour per tourist to cover the costs of police security. Concerns regarding safety in the area followed the abduction of 19 people in 2008. Tourist arrivals will likely drop as a result but this, on the other hand, could reduce human damage to the protectorate.

The article offers information on various events in Egypt. Its says that 19 ancient Egyptian artifacts will be returned to Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt after an agreement with the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. It states that Dar Al-Shorouk has received Etisalat Prize for Arabic Children's Literature during the 29th Sharjah International Book Fair in United Arab Emirates. Moreover, furniture design firm Alchemy will collaborate with top designers for its new collection.

The article focuses on Mohamed El Sagheer who is the premier coiffeur in Egypt and owns 15 salons in Egypt, Qatar, and Dubai. It states that El Sagheer stated to get noticed when he has impressed an Egyptian wife of a Saudi price who is also a client of Paris, France hairdresser Alexadre who enrolled him to a hairdressing school in Paris. It adds that Semiramis InterContinental, Grand Hyatt, and Four Seasons hotels also house the salons of El Sagheer.

An interview with Egyptian politician Farida El Zommor is presented. El Zommor states that the pro-male representation in the Egyptian society has become one of the challenges to her political candidacy. She says that Kerdasa district is under the Sixth of October governorate so she chose to run in the governorate of Sixth of October. She adds that men running for elections are aware of women's bigger representation in Parliament.

The article focuses on the illegal fishing in Egypt. It says that illegal fishing in the area has affected the waters and aquatic resources of the country and threatens the diving and tourism industries as well. According to professor Alaa El-Haweet of the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), regulations for illegal fishing must be enforced while supervision and awareness sessions for fishermen should be implemented to address the problem.

An interview with journalist Ibrahim Eissa is presented. He examines the difference between hosting a weekly show and doing a daily talk show. He cites the reason behind his decision to transfer to television after his long stint in print journalism. He presents his opinion on the current political affairs, as well as the economic status in Egypt.

An interview with media practitioner Moataz El-Demerdash is presented. He presents his opinion on the daily talk shows being presented at various television channels in Egypt. He cites his views on the present state of political affairs, as well as the state of economy in the country. He presents his plans after 10 years.

The article discusses the latest developments in the diving industry in Egypt as of October 2010. It cites the underwater protest launched by diving instructors and dive center owners in September 2010 to denounce the decision of the Chamber of Diving and Water Sports (CDWS) to shut down several dive centers in the country. The opinion of CDWS chairperson Hisham Gabr on the situation is also cited.

The article features Carsh Boom Bang, an Egyptian band that covers disco and funk classics of the 1970s and 1980s at Egypt's live music circuit, including Cairo Jazz Club, Taba Heights and El-Gouna. The band was formed in November 2008 and is composed of vocalist Yehia, drummer Galal, guitarist Sherif Alaa, bassist Ahmed Hani, keyboardist Fady Badry, saxophonist Nour Ashour and percussionist Mizo. The band considered the Korba Festival as their first time performing for a larger audience.

An obituary for theater, cinema, and television actor Nazim Shaarawy is presented.

The article reports that in order to address health and social ailments caused by smoking, the Egyptian Ministry of Health is hoping to collect as much as 345 million U.S. dollars in revenue from tobacco products' taxes and redirect some of it to the public health care system.

The article offers news briefs related to culture in Egypt. The movie classic "Al-Aar (Shame)" got a sequel entitled "Al-Aar Wa Baad (Shame and After). Egypt joined the global celebration of the thirty-eighth annual World Environment Day (WED) at the Al-Azhar Park on June 5, 2010. Screenwriter Osama Anwar Okasha died on May 28, 2010 due to kidney failure.

The article explores the effectiveness of the initiative to educate the public about the health effect of air pollution to improve air quality in Egypt. Ayman Ma'azawy of the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA) said that the Tahrir Environmental Information Display failed to reach the goals of reducing pollution. Professor Salah Haggar stressed the value of stakeholders' involvement in addressing pollution levels in the country. Other plans of EEAA to address the issue are cited.

The article focuses on the impact of the dispute between the management and employees of IslamOnline.net (IOL) on its striking workers and the future of the site. It notes that the decision of the site's owner Qatar-based Al Balegh Cultural Society to remove a group of senior editors without appointing replacements followed by rumors that its office in Cairo, Egypt would close started the problem in January 2010. It also mentions that employees who resigned from IOL will receive severance pay.

The article announces the resignation of almost all of the Egypt-based staff members of Qatar-based Web site IslamOnline.net, following a change in the company's board members.

The article profiles Egyptian architect Laithy Mekawy. Mekawy studied at the Arab Academy for Science in Technology in Alexandria. He established Laithy Architects in Alexadria in 2007. The architectural firm also has an office in Cairo. Mekawy designed homes for the Allegria project for the Six of October Development and Investment Co. (SODIC). His company is currently working on designs for residential villas in New Cairo and Four Seasonsin Alexandria.

The article profiles Egyptian fashion designer Malak El Ezzawy. Ezzawy graduated at the American Universy in Cairo with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. She studied fashion at Instituto Marangoni in Paris, France. A granddaughter of the established designer Naemat Diab, El Ezzawy owns a boutique in Mohandiseen.

The article explores the career of Egyptian fashion designer Amina Khalil. Khalil studied fashion design and marketing at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and at the American Continental University in London, England. She launched Amina K Collections, the boutique label which highlights Egyptian fabrics and styles. Khalil uses a mix of Egyptian textiles in her design, including kheyameya, silk, wool and galabeyya.

The article reports that Terminal Two of Cairo International airport in Egypt will be closed for expansion and renovation in order to expand its capacity from about 3 to 7 million passengers annually.

The article reports on the move by traffic officials in Giza, Egypt to change the direction of car flow in major streets feeding into and off Gameat El-Dowal El-Arabia and Batal Ahmed Abdel Aziz streets in Mohandiseen, Giza on January 10, 2010 to ease traffic congestion in the area.

The article features cinematographer Sameh Salim, the director of photography (DOP) for the 2009 film "Ibrahim El-Abyad." It mentions that Salim has graduated from High Cinema Institute with specialization in cinematography and worked on movies such as "Africano" in 2001 and "Emaret Yacoubian (The Yacoubian Building)" in 2006. It says that he received an award from his first project and believed that cinematography is the kind of medium that cannot be replaced by digital media.