Mirna Abdulaal

Mirna Abdulaal is a writer, researcher and aspiring public/political communication specialist interested in women's rights, cultural heritage and fashion, and political communication.

Read More

Feature
‘Black Milk’ Book Review: On the Fragility and Darkness of Womanhood
Freedom needs space to move, French philosopher Simone de Beauvoir once observed. In the case of women...

Mirna Abdulaal 13 May 2022
Read More

Arts & Culture
How Cheb Khaled’s Music Rose as a Force Against Racism and Cultural Homogenization
Less than five seconds after playing the song, the crowd loudly cheers and begins to repeatedly sing...

Mirna Abdulaal 10 May 2022
Read More

Opinion
How Hustle Culture Ignores Time Poverty: Working Long Hours With No Choice
In a world where Elon Musk works 100 hours a week, an Uber driver works 40 hours...

Mirna Abdulaal 29 April 2022
Read More

Feature
Why ‘Autism Diaries’ Advocates for More Support for Parents With an Autistic Child
From long driving hours to different therapists, to developing individual learning plans, extra study sessions, and helping...

Mirna Abdulaal 25 April 2022
Read More

Feature
Connecting Hearts: How Coptic Orphans Redefines the Role of the Egyptian Diaspora
“It all began after a single trip to Egypt, which helped create Coptic Orphans. Imagine if every...

Mirna Abdulaal 23 April 2022
Read More

Arts & Culture
Guiding Light: Egypt’s Top Creative Artists Embrace Spirituality in Their Work
Spirituality is a house with many rooms; each with its very own story, mood, and environment. Whether...

Mirna Abdulaal 14 April 2022
Read More

Arts & Culture
Celebrating Ramadan Through Sufi Poetry: A Feast for Spirit and Soul
In the quiet hours of early mornings, or before iftar and sunrise, I find that one of...

Mirna Abdulaal 11 April 2022
Read More

Feature
How One Woman From Assiut Created a Safe Haven for Families from Domestic Violence
Mariana Mokhles’ voice trembles whenever she speaks about the stories she encountered before launching her own project...

Mirna Abdulaal 8 April 2022
Read More

Buzz
5 Inspiring Climate Action Stories From Africa
Success stories in development provide a source of inspiration for people to innovate and think ahead. Though...

Mirna Abdulaal 3 April 2022
Read More

Arts & Culture
Egyptian Artist Dina Fahmy Honors the Past While Diving into Web 3.0
“Having a bit of both – the past and the future – is and always will be...

Mirna Abdulaal 1 April 2022
Read More

Feature
Climate Activists, Civil Society Voice their Demands for Egypt’s COP27
“None of us have a choice. We all have to be activists,” 24-year old climate activist Mitzi...

Mirna Abdulaal 28 March 2022
Read More

Arts & Culture
Egypt: An Ancient Source for the Emerald Jewel
Exuding her own kind of sophistication and style, Elizabeth Taylor brought her sense of luxury to women...

Mirna Abdulaal 19 March 2022
Read More

Arts & Culture
Self-Love Through the Ritual of Dress: Meet Egypt’s Fashion Psychologist
“I realized one day while I was getting dressed that I didn’t recognise the girl in the...

Mirna Abdulaal 12 March 2022
Read More

Arts & Culture
The End of Fashion and the Return of Culture: ‘Rawi’ Revives Egyptian Costume Memory
Known as the pearl of the Egyptian desert, Siwa’s crystal blue waters and golden-hued land have impacted...

Mirna Abdulaal 7 March 2022
Read More

News
Egyptian Female Judges to Sit on State Council Podium Today
Marking a historic step, 98 Egyptian female judges will sit on the State Council’s podium for the...

Mirna Abdulaal 5 March 2022
Read More

Opinion
Why Is Friendship Not Valued As Much as Marriage in Egypt?
There is not yet a word for friendships that are more than just friendships. It is the...

Mirna Abdulaal 1 March 2022
Read More

Arts & Culture
Inside Music Tribes: Exploring Egypt’s Psytrance Community
Home to untouched tombs filled with treasures, majestic pyramids and monuments, and vast haunting deserts, Egypt is...

Mirna Abdulaal 24 February 2022

Page 1 of 1912 3 4 5 Next ›Last »