Egypt mourns the loss of Soheir Zaki, one of the country’s most beloved dancers and an icon of Arab cinema, who passed away at the age of 81. Zaki’s career spanned decades, leaving an indelible mark on Egyptian entertainment…
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Are Egyptian Women Losing Out on Marriage Compared to Other Muslim Countries? TikTok Thinks So
A wave of viral TikTok videos has sparked a heated debate in Egypt: are women getting a worse financial deal in modern marriage? From complaints about splitting expenses 50/50 to frustration over disappearing dowries, the conversation has struck a nerve. But beneath the viral takes lies a more complicated reality, one that sits at the blurry intersection of culture, religion, and economic pressure. The “Deal” Everyone Thinks They Understand Traditionally, Egyptian marriages are often described…
As the Iran war exposes the fragility of maritime trade, the case for a physical link between Africa and Asia…
Despite its rapid expansion, Cairo faces a critical shortage of public parks and green spaces. Historical trends in the…
By Sophie Spigno I arrived in Egypt in March 2025, travelling to Alexandria to spend Ramadan with my closest friend…
