Egyptian Streets

El Ahwa: Exploring the Everyday Egyptian Man’s Favourite Leisurely Haunt

In Arabic, the word qahwa translates simply to ‘coffee’. Said in the Egyptian dialect, however, the word ahwa gains a whole new meaning. An ahwa is a typical...

Amina Zaineldine22 May 2022

Arts & Culture

How Egypt Can Become a Hub for Spiritual and Religious Tourism

Mirna Abdulaal21 May 2022

Arts & Culture

Badia Masabani: The Force Behind Modern Belly Dance in Egypt

Farah Rafik21 May 2022

News

Egypt Reaches Water Poverty Stage: Local Development Minister

Shereif Barakat21 May 2022

Opinion

Tales of Eclipse: the Lost (Foreign) Women of Luxor

Karen Hunt20 May 2022

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Egypt Reaches Water Poverty Stage: Local Development Minister
Image Credit: Terrazzo/Flickr Egypt’s Minister of Local Development, General Mahmoud Shaarawy, declared on 20 May that Egypt...

Shereif Barakat 21 May 2022
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Arts & Culture
Egypt Bids Farewell to Veteran Actor Samir Sabry, Aged 85
Mourning his charm, well-coiffed hair, and gentle almond-shaped eyes, Egypt’s veteran actor Samir Sabry passed away on...

Egyptian Streets 20 May 2022
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News
Central Bank of Egypt Raises Interest Rates by 2%
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced the raising of interest rates on overnight deposits and loans...

Marina Makary 19 May 2022
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News
Egypt to Open Airport Near Pyramids in July
Located near the Giza Pyramids, Egypt’s Sphinx International Airport (SPX) is set to become operational in mid-July...

Shereif Barakat 19 May 2022

Buzz

El Ahwa: Exploring the Everyday Egyptian Man’s Favourite Leisurely Haunt

In Arabic, the word qahwa translates simply to ‘coffee’. Said in the Egyptian dialect, however, the word ahwa gains a...

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Arts & Culture
How Egypt Can Become a Hub for Spiritual and Religious Tourism
Egypt’s spiritual soul runs like an underground river. Beyond the bustling of its cities, and its packed...

Mirna Abdulaal 21 May 2022
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Arts & Culture
Badia Masabani: The Force Behind Modern Belly Dance in Egypt
With a heart for dance and a soul for art, Badia Masabani pioneered modern belly dance in...

Farah Rafik 21 May 2022
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Arts & Culture
Egypt Bids Farewell to Veteran Actor Samir Sabry, Aged 85
Mourning his charm, well-coiffed hair, and gentle almond-shaped eyes, Egypt’s veteran actor Samir Sabry passed away on...

Egyptian Streets 20 May 2022
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Arts & Culture
Desert Breath: How Art Combined the Red Sea and Infinity
From a bird’s eye view, it is a massive, winding structure composed of dotted depressions and meticulous...

Mona Abdou 20 May 2022

Opinion

Tales of Eclipse: the Lost (Foreign) Women of Luxor

“Prostitute!” “Bitch!” “Give me my money, bitch!” “You come to the police station NOW!” You never leave!”...

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Arts & Culture
King of the Mamlūks: Al-Zahir Baybars
Mornings are riper in Aleppo; vibrant with the afterglow of victory. Baybars basks in it, but remains...

Mona Abdou 17 May 2022
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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
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Feature
Fashion Struggles of Being a Plus-Sized Woman in Egypt
Attempting to lock in a soirée dress for her upcoming event, Omnia Medhat ventured into a shop...

Marina Makary 12 May 2022
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Arts & Culture
From Egypt to Sri Lanka: Ahmed Orabi’s Ceylon Exile
Across a vast history dating back thousands of years, Egypt gave birth to fascinating minds and brilliant...

Nada Elkoshairy 28 April 2022

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Buzz

Hassan Allam Utilities: Innovating Green Business in Egypt

The second episode of the International Finance Corporation‘s series ‘#IFCinConversation’ features the CEO of Hassan Allam Utilities...

In Photos

In Photos: Egyptian Fishermen Casting Nets from Dusk until Dawn

Along the riverbanks of the Nile and the stretches of the many-colored seas, there are fishermen who...

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Business & Technology
A Look Into Egypt’s Peaceful Nuclear Philosophy
Egypt’s history with atomic power is sparse and scattered across its modern years. As scientists, Egyptians have...

Mona Abdou 21 April 2022
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Business & Technology
Greatest Delivered: talabat Joins Forces with Cristiano Ronaldo
For many Egyptians, stumbling upon bright-orange talabat billboards featuring Cristiano Ronaldo has become a daily happening. With...

Egyptian Streets 7 April 2022
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Buzz
The Mystery of the Arabic Typewriter
From ink to paper, the story of the Arabic typewriter is puzzling; a story of two worlds...

Farah Rafik 19 March 2022
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Arts & Culture
The Changing Tides of Jewelry Trends in Egypt
An ever-changing representation of a person’s character, jewelry is the perfect teller of art and personal expression....

Farah Rafik 14 March 2022

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Buzz
Moon Knight’s Egyptian Superhero Spotlights Natural Curly Hair Representation
The debut of Marvel’s first primer Egyptian superhero sparked a conversation on social media on the significance...

ES Buzz 6 May 2022
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Buzz
Siege of Alexandria: A Battle That Defined Modern Egypt
Napoleon slams a hand down, rattling ink bottles and challenging the conviction of his lieutenants. Word has...

Mona Abdou 6 May 2022
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Buzz
How Egypt’s Most Expensive Top-Up Card Raised Millions
Late on the vibrant eve of Eid al-Fitr, Heba Rashed was faced with an interesting, albeit unorthodox...

Egyptian Streets 6 May 2022
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News
Egypt’s Parliament Considers Draft Law for Regulating Food Waste
Image Credit: Sada El Balad According to Egypt Today, Egypt’s House of Representatives is considering a draft...

Shereif Barakat 5 May 2022
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Arts & Culture
Tales from the Past: The Hawara Pyramid and Egypt’s Long Lost Labyrinth
Near the Al-Fayyoum entrance are ancient findings that have been found and that are yet to be...

Farah Rafik 5 May 2022
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Buzz
The Ark Animal Care: Prioritizing Animal Welfare Over Profit in Egypt
Over the past few years, animal welfare has become a growing concern among Egyptians. Due to the...

Marina Makary 4 May 2022
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Buzz
Who was Sawabe’ Zeinab Named After?
Eid comes with all forms of celebrations, new clothes, outings, gifts, and most importantly, delicious food. As...

Marina Makary 4 May 2022
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Business & Technology
Suez Canal Sees Record-High Revenues in April 2022
Egypt’s Suez Canal recorded its highest monthly revenue in April 2022, reaping USD 629 million, with 1,929...

Marina Makary 4 May 2022
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Arts & Culture
Slave-Soldiers to Sultans: Reign of the Mamlūks
Very few have not heard of them, for the Mamlūks are a daunting, elusive non-elite that demarcated...

Mona Abdou 3 May 2022
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Buzz
From Kahk to Shalawlaw: 8 of Egypt’s Favorite Holiday Foods
Gathering together with family and friends for a holiday is rarely complete without food. Here are eight...

Amina Zaineldine 2 May 2022
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Arts & Culture
Carmen Weinstein: The “Iron Lady” of Egypt’s Jews
Courageous, tireless, and loyal was Carmen Weinstein, the former leader of Egypt’s dwindling Jewish community. Weinstein...

Farah Rafik 1 May 2022
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News
Egypt’s Public Prosecution Detains Two After Eight Children Killed in Beheira
The Egyptian Public Prosecution detained two men on Saturday, 30 April, one for unintentional murder and another...

Marina Makary 1 May 2022