Mohamed Khairat

Mohamed Khairat is the Founder of Egyptian Streets.

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  Cancelling Travis Scott’s Concert is Devastating for Egypt’s Image

  Nine days ago, American rapper Travis Scott announced to his 50.3 million followers on Instagram that he...

  Mohamed Khairat 19 July 2023
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  10 Years Later: Growing Egyptian Streets from a Blog to Egypt’s Leading English Voice

  “Start your website” flashed on my laptop’s screen, inviting me to explore the world of blogging at...

  Mohamed Khairat 1 August 2022
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  Why Netflix’s ‘Finding Ola’ Ended Perfectly According to My Mom

  Netflx’s latest Arabic original ‘Finding Ola’ has launched with much fanfare, taking up the number one position...

  Mohamed Khairat 6 February 2022
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  ‘School is My Nightmare’: AlRawabi School for Girls is Netflix’s Latest Must-Watch Arabic Original

  Netflix’s latest Arabic original series has landed, shedding light on social and cultural topics rarely discussed through...

  Mohamed Khairat 15 August 2021
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  Egypt Needs to Shut Down Before It’s Too Late

  Update: the Egyptian President announced the shutting down of Egypt’s schools and universities for two weeks, and...

  Mohamed Khairat 14 March 2020
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  The Egyptian Restaurant in Vietnam that is a Home for All Arabs

  As I walked along the leafy streets of Tay Ho in Hanoi, Vietnam I heard a faint,...

  Mohamed Khairat 24 February 2020
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  From Apple to Bazzi: Egyptian Sherif Higazy is Making Waves in LA

  Having worked with major artists and clients, 26-year-old Sherif Higazy is an Egyptian director, designer, and producer...

  Mohamed Khairat 22 September 2019
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  Egypt’s Problem With Colour

  I could feel their heavy-eyed stares whether I was entering my hotel in Sharm El-Sheikh, walking along...

  Mohamed Khairat 14 November 2018
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  ‘Teegy Neshrab Coffee?’ Egyptians Mock Sexual Harassment

  An Egyptian woman was harassed in broad daylight in Cairo’s Fifth Settlement on 15 August 2018. The...

  Mohamed Khairat 16 August 2018
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  Egypt is the Cheapest Place in the World to Buy a Big Mac – But What Does That Mean?

  Craving McDonald’s? According to The Economist’s latest calculations, Egypt is currently the cheapest place on earth to...

  Mohamed Khairat 31 January 2017
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  Meet Dina Habib Powell, the Egyptian-American Appointed by Trump to the White House

  Earlier this week, US President-elect Donald J. Trump appointed 43-year-old Dina Habib Powell to the White House...

  Mohamed Khairat 17 January 2017
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  Redefine Ability: An Egyptian Campaign Changing How We View Ability

  Earlier this year, Egyptian Paralympian Ibrahim Hamadto made international headlines as he inspired millions across the world...

  Mohamed Khairat 11 January 2017
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  ‘Egyptian Mummies: Exploring Ancient Lives’ Reveals Secrets of Mummies Like Never Before

  The cutting-edge Ancient Egyptian exhibition Egyptian Mummies: Exploring Ancient Lives is set for its world premiere on 10 December...

  Mohamed Khairat 1 December 2016
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  Egyptian-American Rami Malek Wins Emmy for ‘Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series’

  Egyptian-American Rami Malek surprised many pundits on Sunday night, winning the ‘Oustanding Lead Actor in a Drama...

  Mohamed Khairat 19 September 2016
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  Egypt Government Appeals Court Decision Annulling Saudi Islands Transfer

  Hours after a decision annulling the transfer of two Red Sea Islands from Egypt to Saudi Arabia,...

  Mohamed Khairat 22 June 2016
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  Google Remembers ‘Lady of Arab Cinema’ Faten Hamama

  Google marked the 85th birthday of the late ‘Lady of Arab Cinema’ Faten Hamama through a Google...

  Mohamed Khairat 27 May 2016
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  The Initiative Fighting for the Dreams of Egyptian Women

  “Are women discouraged from achieving their dreams in Egypt?” That is a question a group of American...

  Mohamed Khairat 13 May 2016