Egyptian Streets
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:04:15 +0000This Egyptian Instagram Account is Archiving Strangers from Around the World
Film student Salma Olama was finding strangers all over the world, collecting antique memories of people near and far in place and time with nowhere to share them. That’s why she decided to start uploading her photos online to share with the world....
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:44:35 +0000Al-Qubba Palace to Host First Public Concert Featuring Majida El Roumi and Nader Abbassi
Al-Qubba Palace will soon host its first ever public concert featuring prominent musicians Majida El Roumi and Nader Abbassi, as well as the United Philharmonic Orchestra, according to an announcement by Chairman of the RMC company Ahmed Obaid. The...
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:24:36 +0000Turning Dreams into Reality: 4 of the Top Fields for Thriving Startups in Egypt
We’re always eating, finding new clothes to wear, using our phones and being on the go. Perhaps this is precisely why most startups these days venture around these very factual everyday tasks. Now, more than ever, people’s minds are very much b...
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:29:19 +0000Egypt’s Public Prosecution Issues Call for Video Evidence of Fairmont Gang Rape Case
Earlier today, the office of Egypt’s Public Prosecutor issued a statement calling on potential witnesses and persons of interest in the Fairmont case to turn in the video of the alleged gang rape. In the announcement, released on social media, the ...
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 07:42:08 +0000Egyptian Aged 40 or Older? You Can Register for COVID-19 Vaccination This Month
Egypt’s Minister of Health Hala Zayed announced on Tuesday afternoon that registration for COVID-19 vaccination would open for all citizens on 28 February, with priority given to those aged 40 and above and those who are otherwise suffering fro...
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:34:24 +0000It’s Not a Joke: Women’s Suffering Turned into a Mockery in Egypt
Being a woman in Egypt indicates that you most probably experienced at least one of the following: being physically or sexually abused, having no autonomy over your body, being a victim of female genital mutilation, or making less money than men and ...
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:58:08 +0000Why Egypt Needs a Monkey Sanctuary
A few months ago, after moving to Egypt, I came across a pet shop located on a busy Cairo street that had a full-sized vervet monkey in a tiny cage. I went over to check on him, and he immediately grabbed my jacket with his human-like hands to rub hi...
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:32:25 +0000Change and Shifting Perspective: Women and Major Hair Transformations
As women, we’ve all experienced dire need for change, to obstruct routine, to lift a weight off our shoulders, to start anew somehow – also commonly known as, the major hair cut or hair transformation. While getting a hair cut may sound or ...
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:47:00 +0000Egyptian Ministry Establishes ‘Equal Opportunity Unit’ to Promote Gender Equality and Counter Discrimination
Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Hala El-Said, announced on Sunday that the Ministry is establishing an ‘Equal Opportunities Unit’ to promote gender equality, counter discrimination and inclusiveness at the Ministry. The...
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:35:04 +0000Navigating the Freelance Life in Egypt: Video and Filmmaking
The nine-to-five lifestyle has been slowly diminishing in the last several years worldwide, with “hustle” culture finding its way to the forefront and books like “The Four Hour Workweek” trending. Many college graduates find themselves trying...