Ramadan Sweets From Egypt’s Oldest Dessert Shops

27 March 2023

Nutella samboosak, kunafa tiramisu, red velvet basbousa cupcake, and cheesecake zalabya are some of the bizarre—although sometimes delicious—Ramadan desserts that…

5 Spots for the Ultimate Suhoor Experience in Cairo

Every year in Ramadan, Egyptians are bombarded with endless options for iftar outings. From iftar buffets to Ramadan tents, there…

27 March 2023

7 Ramadan Radio Shows to Give a Listen To

Between the hours between iftar and suhoor, Egyptians gather around in Ramdan to watch a wide range of mosalsalat (TV…

26 March 2023

Egypt to Get Its Very Own Fashion Week For the First Time

Egypt will now have its very own fashion week for the first time in May, as announced by Egypt’s Fashion…

26 March 2023

Trickle-Down Turmoil: The Indirect Effects of Egypt’s Currency Crisis

The holy month of Ramadan is known to be a time of giving. Throughout its days, those who are able,…

26 March 2023

Egypt Defeats Malawi 2-0 in Qualifiers for Africa Cup of Nations

Egypt’s National Football Team defeated Malawi by two goals to none in the third round of the 2023 Africa Cup…

25 March 2023

Walk Like an Egyptian: The Allure of Cairo

Retracing the streets of a familiar city is one of my favorite pastimes. Reliving old memories and reimagining years past—is…

24 March 2023

Women-Led and Directed Series to Watch this Ramadan

Ramadan in Egypt is a time of communal gathering, charity, prayer — and also a time of marathon television-watching. With…

24 March 2023

World Bank and Egypt Agree on a New $7 Billion Five-Year Plan to Support Egypt’s Development

The World Bank announced on Wednesday that it has approved a new USD 7 billion (EGP 216 billion) collaboration agreement…

23 March 2023

Empowering the Next Generation of Female Athletes: Egypt’s Khadija Hegazy

More than just entertainers, athletes live and breathe sport. While most people move and shift between different careers and job…

22 March 2023

How Arabs Are Being Represented in Entertainment: Are Orientalist Tropes Still Pervasive?

“Oh, you guys party in Egypt? Women, too?” is a question I’ve had repeated to me innumerable times when I…

22 March 2023

Egyptian Streets’ Team Eats: Our Staple Ramadan Dishes on Every Table

Ramandan is a month of togetherness and joy, where family and friends gather over iftar tables and late-night suhoors. The…

22 March 2023

7 Important Issues This Ramadan Race Will Tackle

One of the most significant aspects of Ramadan in Egypt is the mosalsalat (TV series) that accompany it. Across the…

22 March 2023

Mother’s Day Blues: The Other Side of a Beloved Egyptian Holiday

On the eve of Mother’s Day—which falls on 21 March—shops line up with floral arrangements and endearing gifts to celebrate…

21 March 2023

Social Media Reacts to Vodafone Egypt Mother’s Day Advertisement

Egyptian social media erupted into controversy when telecommunications company Vodafone released its special Mother’s Day advertisement on 13 March. The…

21 March 2023

HYDRO: Discover This Working Mother’s Twist on Modest Swimwear in Egypt

There is nothing as magical as a summer escape to the beach in Egypt. But for some women, the question…

21 March 2023

7 Community-Driven Initiatives in Egypt and Beyond to Get Involved with This Ramadan

Ramadan is right around the corner, and with it, the opportunity to renew one’s sense of community and partake in…

21 March 2023

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