Amina Zaineldine

Senior Editor at Egyptian Streets and Adjunct Professor at the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at the American University in Cairo. Holds a master's degree in Global Journalism from the University of Sheffield, where she wrote a dissertation about the effect of disinformation on the profession of journalism. Passionate about music, story-telling, baking, social justice, and taking care of her plants. "If you smell something, say something." -Jon Stewart, 2015

Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Confirms Killing of Member of Egyptian Embassy Staff in Sudan

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Monday, 24 April the death of Mohamed Al Gharawy, who served as…

24 April 2023

Sham El-Nessim: The Origins of Egypt’s Ancient Spring Holiday

On the Monday after Orthodox Easter Sunday, Egypt celebrates one of its favourite springtime holidays: Sham El-Nessim. While its date…

17 April 2023

What is Happening in Sudan? Understanding Clashes Between Army and Paramilitary

Since the early hours of Saturday, 15 April, Sudan has been witnessing clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and…

15 April 2023

What Does the Central Bank Raising Key Interest Rates Mean For Egyptians?

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced the raising of key interest rates on…

1 April 2023

Central Bank of Egypt Raises Key Interest Rates by 2%

The Egyptian central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) raised the key interest rates by two percent on 30 March to…

30 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

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

Charlie: Is Egypt’s Latest Musical Theatre Production Worth Your Time?

You may have seen the billboards and wondered. I know I did. A towering image of a group of people…

28 February 2023

Mortada Mansour Jailed for One Month, Turns Himself In

President of Zamalek Sports Club and infamous Egyptian lawyer Mortada Mansour turned himself in to authorities for the execution of…

25 February 2023

6 Coptic Christian Egyptians Held in Libya are Free: Egypt Foreign Ministry

Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Spokesman Ahmed AbuZeid announced on Friday, 17 February the release of six Egyptians who…

18 February 2023

Al-Ahly Defeated by Real Madrid, Sets Sights to Club World Cup Bronze

Egypt's Al-Ahly lost its game against Spain's Real Madrid in the semi-final of the Club World Cup on 8 February.…

8 February 2023

Egypt’s Al-Ahly to Face Spanish Giants Real Madrid in FIFA Club World Cup Semi-Finals

When Egypt's Al-Ahly met the US Seattle Sounders on 4 February in the FIFA Club World Cup, they both knew…

5 February 2023

The Top 22 Egyptian Streets Articles of 2022

In just a few days, 2022 will come to an end, and the world will welcome a new year, full…

27 December 2022

Messi and the Bisht: a Double Standard Reserved Uniquely for the Arab World?

Lionel Messi has finally earned himself and Argentina a World Cup title. While he was on stage receiving the trophy…

22 December 2022

Wegz Did What Myriam Fares Would Not: Why ‘Ezz El Arab’ Beats ‘Tukoh Taka’

From Queen’s iconic ‘We Are The Champions’ and Ricky Martin’s electric ‘The Cup of Life’, to Shakira’s ‘Waka Waka’ and…

21 December 2022

Morocco Defeated at Semi-Final After Historic World Cup Run

After a historic performance, the Moroccan National Football Team has lost it's World Cup semi-final against France, who came out…

14 December 2022

Morocco Makes History as First Arab Team in World Cup Quarter-Finals

The Moroccan National Football Team made history in Qatar on 6 December after beating Spain to a spot in the…

6 December 2022

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