Marina Makary

A journalism graduate from the American University in Dubai who is curious, spontaneous, and often rebellious, Marina is a passionate Cairo-based journalist who aspires to become one of the most influential women in the Middle East. She likes to follow her heart and express that through words; her favorite form of expression.

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  Arts & Culture

  Egyptian Artist Nora Zeid in First Solo Exhibition: How Do We Value Our Heritage?

  “My grandmother’s living room in Heliopolis is one of my favorite places in the world,” says 24-year-old...

  Marina Makary 21 October 2021
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  News

  Non-vaccinated Citizens Not Allowed to Enter Government Facilities Starting December 1

  The Supreme Committee for the Management of the Coronavirus Crisis, headed by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, announced...

  Marina Makary 18 October 2021
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  Business & Technology

  KarmSolar is Making Renewable Energy Accessible in Egypt

  Egypt is blessed with an average of 12 hours of sunshine most of the year. Day by...

  Marina Makary 14 October 2021
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  Buzz

  Egypt to Host its First Ever International Ice Hockey Tournament

  Following Egypt’s achievements at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, the country is hosting its first ever major...

  Marina Makary 14 October 2021
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  Feature

  World Mental Health Day: Egyptians Continue to Struggle With Working From Home

  My alarm wakes me up five minutes before I’m supposed to log on to my work desktop...

  Marina Makary 10 October 2021
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  News

  Moushira Khattab Becomes First Female President of Egypt’s Human Rights Council

  The Egyptian House of Representatives announced on Monday 4 October its decision to appoint Ambassador Moushira Khattab...

  Marina Makary 7 October 2021
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  Arts & Culture

  Spinning Away: The Origin of Egypt’s Folkloric Tanoura Dance

  As I watch the bellydancer leave the hall, and turn to my cousins to comment on her...

  Marina Makary 3 October 2021
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  In Photos

  Egyptian Photographer Captures Stunning Shots of Cotton Crop Harvest

  “I like the Egyptian countryside and I belong to the Egyptian society, so I always like to...

  Marina Makary 29 September 2021
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  Egyptian Medical Syndicate Mourns Death of 600 Egyptian Doctors Since Start of Pandemic

  In a post on its official Facebook page on Sunday 26 September, the Egyptian Medical Syndicate mourned...

  Marina Makary 27 September 2021
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  Listicle

  Touring Egypt Like a Local: 6 Hidden Gems

  If you Google “tourist attractions in Egypt”, you will most likely end up with lists featuring the...

  Marina Makary 27 September 2021
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  Feature

  How Two Small Cairo Businesses Survived COVID-19

  Popularly known as Bebo, Bebawy Abdelmeseeh is a hardworking hairdresser and owner of Seniorita Beauty Salon, located...

  Marina Makary 22 September 2021
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  Egypt to Introduce Ethics Code for Media Coverage of Suicide

  Egypt’s Supreme Council for Media Regulation released a statement Monday 20 September announcing the discussion of a...

  Marina Makary 21 September 2021
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  Arts & Culture

  Young Egyptian Architect Transforms Origami Art Into Unique Paper Sculptures

  “It was a dream come true to create the largest sculpture in Egypt,” Jimmy tells Egyptian...

  Marina Makary 15 September 2021
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  News

  EgyptAir to Operate Cairo-Tel Aviv Flights in October

  ‘Israel speaks Arabic,’ the official Arabic-language Facebook page for Israel, announced Tuesday 14 September, that Egypt’s national...

  Marina Makary 14 September 2021
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  Business & Technology

  Tamweely: An Egyptian Matchmaking Platform for Startups and Investors

  As Egypt moves steadily towards promoting digital financial inclusion, the cabinet as well as local and international...

  Marina Makary 12 September 2021
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  Buzz

  How We Can Stand Against Bullying in Egyptian Schools

  Shopping for school supplies, ironing uniforms, and setting alarms: these activities are the main focus of most...

  Marina Makary 7 September 2021
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  News

  Social Solidarity Urges Egypt’s Nurseries To Avoid Religious Verses

  Egypt’s Ministry of Social Solidarity released a statement calling on nurseries to stop putting verses from the...

  Marina Makary 5 September 2021