Egyptian Streets - Part 2

Egypt's Central Bank in Cairo courtesy of Reuters

Egypt's Central Bank in Cairo courtesy of Reuters

Central Bank of Egypt Raises Key Interest Rates by 2%

The Egyptian central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) raised the key interest rates by two percent on 30 March to cope with rocketing inflation....

Amina Zaineldine30 March 2023

Ramadan Fasting: Ditching Overconsumption for Mindfulness and Self-Discipline

Dina Khadr30 March 2023

Egypt Joins New Development Bank to Find Alternative Forms of Finance

Egyptian Streets30 March 2023

Business & Technology

4 Upcoming Luxury Hotels Set to Open in Cairo

Marina Makary30 March 2023

6 Photographers Documenting the Beauty in Egypt’s Mundane

Dina Khadr30 March 2023

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News
Central Bank of Egypt Raises Key Interest Rates by 2%
The Egyptian central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) raised the key interest rates by two percent on...

Amina Zaineldine 30 March 2023
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Buzz
Egypt’s Former Ministry of Interior to be Turned into a Hotel
The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE) announced on Tuesday, 28 March the signing of the agreement for...

Dina Khadr 30 March 2023
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News
Egypt Joins New Development Bank to Find Alternative Forms of Finance
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s ratification of an agreement establishing the New Development Bank (NDB), of the BRICS...

Egyptian Streets 30 March 2023
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Feature
Egypt Introduces New Measures for Visas to Increase Tourism
In an effort to boost tourism, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Monday, 27 March,...

Egyptian Streets 29 March 2023

Buzz

Egypt’s Former Ministry of Interior to be Turned into a Hotel

The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE) announced on Tuesday, 28 March the signing of the agreement for...

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Arts & Culture
6 Photographers Documenting the Beauty in Egypt’s Mundane
Street photography has been on the rise in Egypt with a collective of artists taking run-of-the-mill scenes...

Dina Khadr 30 March 2023
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Arts & Culture
5 Brands that Are Keeping Egypt’s Artisanal Crafts Alive
Craftsmanship in Egypt is a long-held legacy passed on from generation to generation. The country’s time-honoured artisanal...

Dina Khadr 29 March 2023
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Arts & Culture
Who are The Unknown Pioneers of Egyptian Photography?
Outside of Luxor’s illustrious Winter Palace is a small shop whose walls are filled with books, vintage...

Farah Rafik 28 March 2023
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Arts & Culture
7 Ramadan Radio Shows to Give a Listen To
Between the hours between iftar and suhoor, Egyptians gather around in Ramdan to watch a wide range...

Farah Rafik 26 March 2023

Opinion

Ramadan Fasting: Ditching Overconsumption for Mindfulness and Self-Discipline

As I stir from bed around noon, contemplating how many more hours I still have to go...

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Feature
Egypt Introduces New Measures for Visas to Increase Tourism
In an effort to boost tourism, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Monday, 27 March,...

Egyptian Streets 29 March 2023
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Arts & Culture
Empowering the Next Generation of Female Athletes: Egypt’s Khadija Hegazy
More than just entertainers, athletes live and breathe sport. While most people move and shift between different...

Mirna Abdulaal 22 March 2023
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Feature
Mother’s Day Blues: The Other Side of a Beloved Egyptian Holiday
On the eve of Mother’s Day—which falls on 21 March—shops line up with floral arrangements and endearing...

Farah Rafik 21 March 2023
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Arts & Culture
Remains of Ancient Egyptian People in Museums: Is There Such a Thing as Ethical Display?
Content Warning: This article includes images of wrapped mummified human remains and discusses body parts. Links may...

Chau Chak Wing Museum Egyptian community initiative 10 March 2023

Business & Technology

“Execution Matters More Than Words”: How MaxAb Supports up to 400,000 Businesses in Egypt

The fourth episode of the International Finance Corporation‘s series ‘#IFCinConversation’ features the co-founder and CEO of MaxAb,...

In Photos

In Photos: Wrapping Up Week 1 of COP27

The first week of the United Nations’ (UN) climate conference, popularised as COP27, has come to a...

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News
RiseUp Summit’s 10th Edition at the Grand Egyptian Museum: What You Need to Know
RiseUp Summit, the largest entrepreneurial event in the Middle East, is taking place at the Grand Egyptian...

Farah Rafik 14 March 2023
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Feature
Education Exodus: Does Studying Abroad Really Guarantee a Better Future for Egypt’s Youth?
Many Egyptian students, both undergraduates and graduates, leave their hometown in a quest for a different future—one...

Farah Rafik 5 March 2023
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Business & Technology
The Arab Women Making Noise in the Fintech and Blockchain Industry
In an industry that deceivingly appears to be dominated solely by men, women in the Arab world...

Farah Rafik 25 February 2023
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News
Egypt Announces New Metro Ticket Pricing Scheme
Egypt’ Ministry of Transportation announced on Tuesday, 21 February that metro ticket prices for travel through more...

Farah Rafik 22 February 2023

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Buzz
Trickle-Down Turmoil: The Indirect Effects of Egypt’s Currency Crisis
The holy month of Ramadan is known to be a time of giving. Throughout its days, those...

Amina Zaineldine 26 March 2023
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News
Egypt Defeats Malawi 2-0 in Qualifiers for Africa Cup of Nations
Egypt’s National Football Team defeated Malawi by two goals to none in the third round of the...

Farah Rafik 25 March 2023
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Travel
Walk Like an Egyptian: The Allure of Cairo
Retracing the streets of a familiar city is one of my favorite pastimes. Reliving old memories and...

Lara Gibson 24 March 2023
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Arts & Culture
Women-Led and Directed Series to Watch this Ramadan
Ramadan in Egypt is a time of communal gathering, charity, prayer — and also a time of...

Amina Abdel-Halim 24 March 2023
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Buzz
World Bank and Egypt Agree on a New $7 Billion Five-Year Plan to Support Egypt’s Development
The World Bank announced on Wednesday that it has approved a new USD 7 billion (EGP 216...

Egyptian Streets 23 March 2023
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Arts & Culture
Empowering the Next Generation of Female Athletes: Egypt’s Khadija Hegazy
More than just entertainers, athletes live and breathe sport. While most people move and shift between different...

Mirna Abdulaal 22 March 2023
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Arts & Culture
How Arabs Are Being Represented in Entertainment: Are Orientalist Tropes Still Pervasive?
“Oh, you guys party in Egypt? Women, too?” is a question I’ve had repeated to me innumerable...

Dina Khadr 22 March 2023
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Arts & Culture
Egyptian Streets’ Team Eats: Our Staple Ramadan Dishes on Every Table
Ramandan is a month of togetherness and joy, where family and friends gather over iftar tables and...

Farah Rafik 22 March 2023
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Listicle
7 Important Issues This Ramadan Race Will Tackle
One of the most significant aspects of Ramadan in Egypt is the mosalsalat (TV series) that accompany...

Marina Makary 22 March 2023
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Feature
Mother’s Day Blues: The Other Side of a Beloved Egyptian Holiday
On the eve of Mother’s Day—which falls on 21 March—shops line up with floral arrangements and endearing...

Farah Rafik 21 March 2023
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Business & Technology
Social Media Reacts to Vodafone Egypt Mother’s Day Advertisement
Egyptian social media erupted into controversy when telecommunications company Vodafone released its special Mother’s Day advertisement on...

Amina Abdel-Halim 21 March 2023
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Business & Technology
HYDRO: Discover This Working Mother’s Twist on Modest Swimwear in Egypt
There is nothing as magical as a summer escape to the beach in Egypt. But for some...

Amina Zaineldine 21 March 2023

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