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Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:39:52 +0000
Are Katy Perry’s Egypt-Inspired Sandals Cultural Appropriation?
American singer Katy Perry posted a photo of two sandals from her Egypt-inspired line at Katy Perry Collections on Instagram on 11 June. While many of the comments on the post are by Egyptians excited to see their country inspire a globally-acclaimed...

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:43:05 +0000
A First in Decades: No Full Marks and Low GPAs in Thanaweya Amma Results
After the results of the “thanaweya ‘amma” (high school certificate) final exams were published live yesterday, the Egyptian public opinion became split between supporters of the revolutionary changes to the education system, and others, includ...

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:56:30 +0000
Get Caffeinated: 5 Places to Buy Coffee Beans in Egypt
True coffee enthusiasts know the pleasure of preparing the perfect cup of coffee at home. Not only can you adjust the flavor and intensity based on your preferences; making coffee at home is cheaper and coffee grounds can be repurposed for other uses...

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:49:30 +0000
Chicha: El Gouna’s Sweet and Sour Latin Home Away From Home
In El Gouna’s Downtown, Chicha is a cozy restaurant and bar with Mexican, Peruvian and Latin cuisines. An Izakaya restaurant, Chicha is an elevated version of the typical casual after-work Izakaya for snacks and drinks. The Latin music setting the ...

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:47:14 +0000
In Photos: The History of Little Egypt Scattered Across New York City
There are approximately 10 million Egyptians living abroad, about 15 percent in the United States alone. It’s no secret that Egyptians make a home for themselves wherever they go, and it’s easy to spot an Egyptian wherever you are in the ...

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:18:10 +0000
“It’s Been a Curve”: How Working Remotely Affected Employees in Egypt
“I struggled hard to explain that work shouldn’t be 24/7, but it wasn’t up for discussion. I once got a sudden conference call at 10 P.M. while I was in bed and simply decided not to attend. The next morning, I was shamed for it,” 29-year-old...

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 19:58:14 +0000
President Sisi Honours Egyptian Tokyo Olympics Medalists
Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi honoured the Egyptian Tokyo Olympics medalists on Tuesday at Cairo’s Al-Ittihadiya Palace, Presidential Spokesman Bassam Rady said in a statement. Having made history for winning the country’s largest numb...

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:11:59 +0000
Egypt to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccinations in Public Institutions, Vaccinate 800K Daily
Presidential Adviser for Health Dr. Awad Tag El-Din announced on Monday, 16 August that vaccination will become mandatory in all public institutions in Egypt, following his warnings that Egypt may be on the brink of a fourth COVID-19 wave if infectio...

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 20:47:23 +0000
WTTC: Egypt’s Daily Economy Loss Over EGP 31 Million Due to UK ‘Red List’ Status
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) revealed that Egypt’s status on the UK’s travel ‘red list’ is posing a serious threat to the country’s travel and tourism sector. The WTTC research highlighted that the economy could face daily ...

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 19:03:38 +0000
Nine-Year-Old Egyptian Girl Files Charges Against Sexual Abuser
Ripe with youth and determination, a nine-year-old Egyptian girl became the youngest to file sexual harassment documents against her abuser in Egypt earlier in August. Bittersweet as it may be, this feat marks a furious stride forward for Egypt’s b...



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