Egyptian Streets
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 07:51:35 +0000Egypt’s Mayar Sherif Wins First Round Australian Open Match
Egyptian tennis player Mayar Sherif has won her first round match at the main draw of the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia. Sherif (ranked 131 in women’s singles) managed to defeat French tennis player Chloé Paquet (ranked 187), winning...
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:19:11 +00007 Independent Design and Architecture Firms in Egypt Offering Unique Styles
That statement wall at a favorite restaurant, those lighting fixtures that evoke art at a favorite store, or perhaps even the serenity of one’s own bedroom at home; carefully planned and executed architecture and design concepts constantly surround...
Sun, 07 Feb 2021 16:46:32 +0000Bold Colors, Bolder Messages: Artopathic Brings ‘Artivism’ to Egypt
At first glance, the bright colors are what seem to grab attention. Moments later, one will find themselves lost lingering over a multitude of powerful messages communicated through these vividly colored visuals. Artopathic is one of the few Egypti...
Sun, 07 Feb 2021 15:53:50 +0000Handing the Fans a Thrill: A Historical Overview of Handball in Egypt
Now that we’ve recovered from the riveting events of the 2021 World Championship hosted right here at home, it’s time to look back at the history of Egypt’s National Handball team: where it all started, the ups and the downs, the op...
Sun, 07 Feb 2021 09:03:35 +0000“It’s Never Too Late to Start Something New”: Bassem Youssef on the Egyptian Streets Podcast
For the third episode of The Egyptian Streets Podcast, we get to listen to some of Bassem Youssef’s insights and life experiences. We often establish in this episode that Bassem Youssef needs no introduction, at least in the Arab World and ...
Sun, 07 Feb 2021 07:37:32 +0000Egypt Produces 15 Million Coins to Pay Homage to Healthcare Workers
Egypt’s Minister of Finance, Mohamed Maait, announced on Thursday that Egypt would produce 15 million new coins bearing the slogan “Egypt Medical Teams” to pay homage to Egyptian medical staff for their efforts in fighting COVID19 in the co...
Sat, 06 Feb 2021 20:37:20 +0000Heliopolis Residents Object to Bridge Construction Plans Above Basilica Cathedral
Recent plans to build a bridge in Heliopolis going above the Our Lady of Heliopolis Co-Cathedral (also known as the Basilica cathedral) have triggered petitions and upheaval from citizens of the area concerned about its historic value. The Heliopolis...
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:09:11 +0000Egyptian Actor Ezzat El-Alaili Dies Aged 86
Renowned Egyptian actor Ezzat El-Alaili died aged 86 on Friday, according to an official announcement by his family, Ahram Online reports. The funeral was held at 6 October mosque after afternoon prayers, Ashraf Zaki, the head of the Actors Syndicate...
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 19:20:44 +0000Egypt: New Golden-Tongued Mummies Unearthed in Alexandria
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced last Friday that an Egyptian-Dominican archaeological mission in western Alexandria succeeded in discovering 16 burials that were popular in the Greek and Roman eras. The mission, from the University ...
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 21:17:37 +0000Egypt to Launch Satellite ‘Next’ at End of 2021, Establish African Space Agency in Egyptian Space City
Egypt’s head of the Egyptian Space Agency, Mohammed El-Qousi, stated on Saturday that Egypt will launch a satellite in December 2021 named ‘Next’ for further scientific research in order to promote space science in the country. Alon...