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Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:01:43 +0000
Exclusive with Fatma Said: The Egyptian Soprano Who Just Won Germany’s Most Prestigious Music Award
Egypt is ripe with artistic talents that have constantly reshaped the region’s entertainment industries for decades if not centuries. From pop music to cinema blockbusters, Egyptians have been at the regional forefront, but what often goes unnotice...

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:57:50 +0000
In Photos: Explore the Stunning Scenery of Nuweiba, South Sinai
Located around 470 kilometers away from Cairo in South Sinai, it’s no exaggeration to say that Nuweiba is one of Egypt’s most historically significant coastal gems – one that was reclaimed by the country on Sinai Liberation Day in 1982. Compare...

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:46:39 +0000
Get Creative: 6 Places that Offer Art Courses in Cairo
Creating art in all its forms is a soothing, oftentimes meditative activity, and the best part is that it is never age-specific. You’re never too old to learn a new skill or explore a new art form, whether it’s something you can use for home déc...

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 10:01:37 +0000
Why Scarabs Are at The Heart of Ancient Egyptian Symbolism
Symbolism is the only mutual language which remains between ancient Egypt and the modern world; the eye of Horus has matured into a modern token of the magical unknown and the all-knowing, while visions of Sekhmet stalking the desert to protect her P...

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 22:13:06 +0000
President Sisi Terminates Egypt’s State of Emergency After 4 Years
After four continuous years of extension, President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi announced the termination of Egypt’s nationwide state of emergency on Monday 25 October. Egypt’s emergency law 167, of 1958, was announced in Egypt by a Presidential Decree ...

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:44:21 +0000
What is Happening in Sudan?
An apparent military coup took place in Khartoum, Sudan, on Monday, October 25, after members of Sudan’s cabinet, including the prime minister and a large number of pro-government party leaders were arrested by the military forces. How did the ...

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:36:16 +0000
How Kim Kardashian Indirectly Brought Home Nedjemankh
Kim Kardashian is plenty of things, but crusader of obscure causes isn’t really her schtick. Still, by some divine, boozy stroke of luck, Kardashian helped blow the top off an artifact trafficking ring according to a recent podcast episode of A...

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 08:21:36 +0000
Escape the Big City: 5 Camps to Visit in South Sinai
As the summer season comes to an end, the North Coast is officially considered off-season and stops receiving the large flocks of visitors usually seen during the hotter months. South Sinai, on the other hand, is visited throughout the entire year, p...

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 07:24:37 +0000
Mohamed Salah Becomes Top Scoring African in Premier League
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah became the top-scoring African player in Premier League history after his hat-trick at Old Trafford on Sunday, winning a 5-0 victory against humiliated Manchester United. Mohamed Salah has now overtaken retired Chelsea for...

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 15:49:53 +0000
“I Can’t Handle a Female Boss!” The Internalized Misogyny of Egyptian Office Life
Fresh out of my bachelor’s degree, I found myself at the Cairo branch of a multinational company, interviewing for what would soon become my very first real job. The conversation between the interviewer and myself went more than smoothly. She was f...



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