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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News
Seif Eissa Wins Egypt’s Second Medal at Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Seif Eissa defeated Norway’s Richard Ordemann in the bronze-medal event of the men’s 80kg Taekwondo event, winning...

Marina Makary 26 July 2021
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News
“We Will Rebuild”: Egyptian Community Hopeful After Fire Destroys Orthodox Church
Earlier this month, the Coptic Orthodox community in Vancouver, Canada woke up to a devastating tragedy after...

Marina Makary 24 July 2021
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Buzz
Hedaya Malak, Alaa Abouelkassem to Carry Egypt’s Flag at Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Two former Egyptian Olympic medalists, Taekwondo fighter Hedaya Malak and Fencer Alaa Abouelkassem, were chosen by the...

Marina Makary 20 July 2021
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Listicle
Exploring Cairo’s Most Beautiful Mosques
Cairo is known to have some of the oldest and most beautiful mosques in the world. While...

Marina Makary 20 July 2021
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News
Cairo Imposes EGP 10,000 Fine for Eid Street Slaughter
Ahead of the upcoming Eid Al Adha holiday in Egypt, the Cairo Governor announced a fine of...

Marina Makary 19 July 2021
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News
Egyptian Dentist Bassem Samir Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Sexually Assaulting Men
On Thursday, July 15, an Egyptian criminal court sentenced famous dentist Dr Bassem Samir to 16 years...

Marina Makary 15 July 2021
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News
Egypt Launches EGP 100 Billion Mortgage Initiative for Low And Middle-Income Citizens
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) launched on Tuesday 13 July an EGP 100 billion mortgage finance...

Marina Makary 13 July 2021
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Arts & Culture
Why I Moved to Egypt – For Good
As I waited for the gates to open and my flight to start boarding, my mind went...

Marina Makary 13 July 2021
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Buzz
6 Top Honeymoon Destinations in Egypt
Growing up in an Egyptian family, most women are told “you will only be allowed to travel...

Marina Makary 6 July 2021
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News
Canada’s Tallest Tower Lit Up With Egypt’s Flag, Marking Egyptian Heritage Month
On Friday 2 July 2021, Canada’s most popular national icon and the country’s tallest building, the CN...

Marina Makary 4 July 2021
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News
Four Egyptians Killed in Cyprus’ Wildest Ever Forest Fires
Four people were found dead in Cyprus on Sunday 4 July, as the country battled the worst...

Marina Makary 4 July 2021