Alaa, Samaa, and Noura, are three young girls from three villages in Fayoum, Assiut, and Aswan, representing thousands of girls participating in the National Girls’ Empowerment Initiative ‘Dawwie’. They are also the protagonists of the short do...

Egyptian cuisine is a wonderland of sensation, infused with rich aromas that elevate every dish. Whether in the alleyways of Cairo’s vibrant Khan El Khalili or in Luxor and Aswan radiant streets, Egypt’s spice bazaars display a rainbow of pungent...

Laila Pence the epitome of the American Dream – rushed out of a war-torn Egypt at nine, only to become one of the United States’ top wealth advisors. Between her Baron’s Hall of Fame position and rubbing shoulders with American Pres...

  Art is manifested in various forms. The art of stained glass windows transcends space and time, and takes us to an illuminative portrayal of heaven and peace. As the light plays through the tall colored panes, stained-glass windows often tell ...

Tahiya Karioka is an Egyptian household name in Egypt, an icon of Oriental dance in Egypt and the region at large. She is known for her loyalty to authentic oriental music and dance, free of Western influences. Her curvaceous body, deeply sultry gaze...

Controversy was sparked at the Ismailiya governorate on Thursday, 18 February as 26-year-old Abdallah Ahmed beat and abused his newlywed wife, 24-year-old Maha Mohamed. Following a video that circulated on social media platforms, Ahmed was caught bea...

The night is claustrophobic, and the king lay dead in his bed. French Crusaders are a volatile threat, teetering nearer the edge of the Nile Delta. On her knees, eyes glossed over with calculation, is Shajarat al-Durr: capable, scenic, and unapologet...

The 30 June Association, operating under the direction of the Egyptian Ministry of Education, has announced that it will be opening a new school specialised in offering educational services for children with special needs. The 30 June Association is ...

“Two more meters, hanet (almost there)!” shouts the tour guide at us, a group of panting tourists climbing up the steep road to the top of “Heisa” island. We had just left Philae temple, the crown jewel of Aswan, which is adjacent to the ...

Movie theaters are a gateway to the outside world, a chance to transcend into a realm far from reality. Before the creation of multiplex theaters, movie theaters were simple and infused with nostalgic touches. Egyptians’ love for cinema was born in...