Yet another year has passed, punctuated by COVID-19’s new normal. During those solitary morning runs, those cab rides where masks barriered good conversation, there was one true companion: music. It’s been a trying two years, but good tunes have ...

Money is a bird’s eye-view into a society: every symbol is a cultural microcosm, its language a direct look into each home. A single bill could travel from hand to hand, from office to fruit-truck, and every person along the journey would recognize...

The role of the first lady has been continuously evolving, yet it remains to be a role without a clear identity or rulebook, and no real understanding of its importance, impact or contribution to the politics of a nation. As former First Lady of the ...

At the corner of a quiet square behind El Gouna’s Marina lies Norshek, a natural beauty product store turned holistic art studio. The sunny, open space smells like a herbal garden, luring visitors with freshly brewed self-serve teas and a big woode...

There are countless figures Egyptians look up to: Nour El Sherbini, Mohamed Salah, Essam el Hadari, Farida Osman, and countless others. However, there is an extant segment of the Egyptian community that never fails to inspire: the Egyptian Special Ol...

“I have curly hair, do I need to do any treatments before my wedding, like a protein or botox treatment?” “How many pieces of lingerie should I buy? How much is enough?” These are the kinds of questions many brides, on social media groups, as...

“We work with women who have suffered tremendously and lived through the horrors of war. They’ve lost everything; their families, their livelihood, the colors and smells of their countries, their identity, their food…” The raw emotion in Marg...

On Tuesday, 1 December Canada announced banning travelers arriving from Egypt, Nigeria, and Malawi, over fears of the spread of the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron. Canada previously banned entry to travelers from Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho, Mozambiq...

Egyptian football player Mohamed Salah came seventh place in the Ballon d’Or vote for the best player in the world for 2021 on Monday. He was placed ahead fellow Premier League players including Tottenham’s Harry Kane (23rd) and Manchester United...

“Do you live inside pyramids?” “How is pork different from any other meat?” “What do you mean you won’t move out at 18?” “Your parents pay for your tuition?” “Why would you invite people you barely know to your wedding?” Having ...