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.

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  Reliving the Magic of the Past: Remembering 70s Egyptian Pop Band ‘El-Masryeen’

  Nostalgia can represent more than just a revival of past times, or the memories and feelings that...

  Mirna Abdulaal 7 June 2021
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  A Carbon-Free Economy? Powering Egypt’s Future With Clean Fuel

  Today, cheap and reliable fossil fuel defines the way we live and our energy consumption—from transportation to...

  Mirna Abdulaal 31 May 2021
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  WiiWii’s Farm: Beginning a Small Farm Dream in the Desert in Egypt

  In the early hours of the morning, most of us wake up rushing through our routine and...

  Mirna Abdulaal 23 May 2021
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  Activists Are Calling Out Social Media Companies for Censoring Palestinian Voices

  Since the attacks on Palestinians in East Jerusalem and later, Gaza – where civilians make up the...

  Mirna Abdulaal 19 May 2021
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  Four Myths About Israel and Palestine

    Fabrication, twisted facts, and misinformation are some of the greatest weapons against progress and justice. At...

  Mirna Abdulaal 13 May 2021
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  ‘You Have to Take a Leap of Faith’: Meet Egyptian-French Ballet Dancer Luca Abdel-Nour

  In the 1960s, Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev, who is widely considered the greatest male ballet dancer...

  Mirna Abdulaal 8 May 2021
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  Breaking the Taboo: Arab Women Writing Erotic Literature in New Book Collection

  What is sex? For centuries, female sexuality has been demonized and controlled by men and women alike....

  Mirna Abdulaal 2 May 2021
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  New Faces of Farmers: Bringing African Youth Back to Agriculture

  In the mind of many youth today, farming is often considered to be an ‘old profession’ –...

  Mirna Abdulaal 22 April 2021
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  To Dream Together: How ‘NubiYouth’ Supports and Connects Nubians Globally

  “At the end of the day, it’s about who we are and where we come from,” Rania...

  Mirna Abdulaal 23 March 2021
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  Brands with a Nostalgic Touch: Growing Egyptian Brands that Connect and Inspire

  I recall the first time I ever saw an Egyptian advertisement. It was in the early 2000s...

  Mirna Abdulaal 16 March 2021
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  Music and Colour: Egyptian Artist Naila Explores the Magic of Finding Power Within

  Evolution is what defines Naila’s artistic career; letting her art speak for itself and carry with it...

  Mirna Abdulaal 7 March 2021
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  Fighting Gender Stereotypes and Sexism: Art Meets Activism in Cairo Workshop

  Art, in its true sense, can represent a multitude of meanings; it can help us ponder, feel,...

  Mirna Abdulaal 2 March 2021
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  A Story About Vulnerability: Egyptian Singer Malak Exposes the Raw and Authentic in Music

  In her most recent music video ‘You Are’, 28-year-old Malak El Husseiny echoes an “oceanic” feeling; reflecting...

  Mirna Abdulaal 19 February 2021
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  POTs: The Story Behind the First Egyptian Restaurant in Las Vegas

  “You brought Egypt to Vegas! This Koshary took me years back home,” expresses one Egyptian customer during...

  Mirna Abdulaal 17 February 2021
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  Beyond the Sea: A Journey Inside Egypt’s Fish Markets

  Have you ever been to a fish market in Egypt before? The answer is most probably no....

  Mirna Abdulaal 28 January 2021
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  Starting 2021 With Disney’s ‘Soul’

    I knew that New Year’s Eve this year would be different; but I never quite thought...

  Mirna Abdulaal 4 January 2021
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  ‘Grappling with How Egyptian I Am is Part of My Identity’: Meet the Podcasters Sharing Third Culture Stories

  The real experience of growing up as a third culture kid is a story that isn’t often...

  Mirna Abdulaal 23 December 2020