For the ancient Egyptians, the stars were more than a spectacle; they were essential to life. Astronomy played a key role in agriculture, religion, and architecture. A significant example is the heliacal rising of Sirius—when the star Sirius first becomes…
Latest Stories
Editor's Pick
In the shadow of Egypt’s economic struggles, multi-level marketing schemes blur the line between opportunity and exploitation.
Business
Egypt has secured the first installment of a EUR1 billion (EGP billion 52) financial package from the European Union (EU). The funds, transferred to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE)…
Most Read by Subscribers
Entertainment
Opinion
My Take on Winter 2025 Fashion Trends in Egypt
As winter sets in, the season’s chill brings fashion enthusiasts the superpower of layering outfits into statements. For the winter of 2025, the runways and retail shelves converge on a shared aesthetic that blends minimalism, comfort, and retro revivals. A monochrome outfit, which is an outfit that uses variations of a single color differing only in lightness and darkness, is a trend on the rise. Comprising head-to-toe combinations of a single hue is often elegant,…
Why MENA Countries Cannot Recycle Their Way Out of the Plastic Crisis, and What They Can Do About it
Written by: Farah Al Hattab, (Lead Plastics Campaigner at Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa, based in Beirut, Lebanon)…
Since the outbreak of war on Gaza on 7 October 2023, the healthcare system has faced relentless attacks. According to…
What did our ancestors think when they looked up at the night sky? All cultures ascribed special meaning to the…
Travel
Trending
