Egyptian Streets

Egypt’s Al-Sisi Extends Condolences and Solidarity to Turkey, Syria

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi expressed his deepest condolences and full solidarity with the people of Syria and Turkey and their families, after a...

Amina Abdel-Halim6 February 2023

Arts & Culture

Funny Girls: Exploring the New Wave of Egyptian Women Stand-Up Comedians

Farah Rafik6 February 2023

News

1,300+ Dead in Turkey, Syria After Deadly Earthquake

Egyptian Streets6 February 2023

Feature

Egypt’s Growing Side Gig Economy

Amina Abdel-Halim6 February 2023

News

The Talgo Makes its First Trip Across Egypt

Mona Abdou6 February 2023

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News
Egypt’s Al-Sisi Extends Condolences and Solidarity to Turkey, Syria
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi expressed his deepest condolences and full solidarity with the people of Syria...

Amina Abdel-Halim 6 February 2023
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News
1,300+ Dead in Turkey, Syria After Deadly Earthquake
More than 1,300 people have died as a result of a strong 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck...

Egyptian Streets 6 February 2023
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News
The Talgo Makes its First Trip Across Egypt
As of Sunday, 5 February, the Talgo luxury train began its first trip across Egypt at 10:50...

Mona Abdou 6 February 2023
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News
Egypt’s Al-Ahly to Face Spanish Giants Real Madrid in FIFA Club World Cup Semi-Finals
When Egypt’s Al-Ahly met the US Seattle Sounders on 4 February in the FIFA Club World Cup,...

Amina Zaineldine 5 February 2023

Business & Technology

Explainer: What is the Black Market and How Does it Affect Egypt’s Economy?

In the first article in the series Egyconomy by Egyptian Streets, Marina Makary explores current trends and...

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Arts & Culture
Funny Girls: Exploring the New Wave of Egyptian Women Stand-Up Comedians
In a large auditorium, there is energy and excitement as people find their seats. The lights dim...

Farah Rafik 6 February 2023
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Arts & Culture
Cirque du Soleil’s OVO is Coming to Egypt for the First Time
The world-renowned Cirque du Soleil’s OVO is coming to Cairo for its Egyptian premiere in March 2023,...

Amina Abdel-Halim 1 February 2023
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Arts & Culture
Egyptian Actress Shines in Netflix’s New Unconventional Series ‘Kaleidoscope’: Review
Netflix’s new series ‘Kaleidoscope’ can be watched in over 40,000 ways. Yes, you read that correctly. This...

Amina Zaineldine and Farah Rafik 28 January 2023
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Arts & Culture
Why Khairy Beshara’s Cult Classics Are More Relevant Now Than Ever
Downtown Cairo’s Zawya Arthouse Cinema is currently hosting its Khairy Beshara Retrospective program, celebrating the Egyptian auteur’s...

Amina Abdel-Halim 22 January 2023

Arts & Culture

Why Khairy Beshara’s Cult Classics Are More Relevant Now Than Ever

Downtown Cairo’s Zawya Arthouse Cinema is currently hosting its Khairy Beshara Retrospective program, celebrating the Egyptian auteur’s...

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Feature
Egypt’s Growing Side Gig Economy
In the years since the COVID-19 pandemic, Egypt’s side gig economy has encompassed increasingly broad strands of...

Amina Abdel-Halim 6 February 2023
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Feature
Can Digital Remittances Improve Financial Security in Egypt?
For millions of families, many of them low-income, remittances are a crucial source of financial security. Global...

Mirna Abdulaal 2 February 2023
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Feature
Mental Health and Living Abroad: A Hopeful Immigration Story
For Dahlia Mostafa — an award-winning Egyptian-Canadian community leader and professional counselor at Canadian Life Transformation Academy...

Mirna Abdulaal 21 January 2023
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Feature
The Humble Story of Opening a Food Truck: Bringing Mexican Cuisine to Egypt
There is something uniquely awe-inspiring and powerful about listening to a food truck’s journey; unlike other kinds...

Mirna Abdulaal 3 January 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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Business & Technology
Cairo Business Park to Host the Fourth Edition of the ‘Startups Without Borders’ Summit
Misr Italia Properties (MIP) and Startups Without Borders announced a strategic partnership that will see Cairo Business...

Egyptian Streets 25 January 2023
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Feature
This is How Klickit is Making Schools in Egypt More Efficient
After several cups of coffee, drawn nights, and notebook brainstorming, four university students brought to life one...

Mona Abdou 8 November 2022
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Business & Technology
BeReal: Egypt’s Latest Social Media Craze
Image Credit: Apptopia Throughout Egypt’s summer season, social media transforms into a highlight reel of flashy outfits,...

Shereif Barakat 7 September 2022
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Business & Technology
Egypt’s Cartona Raises USD 12 Million to Expand Market Share
Cartona, a leading B2B platform digitizing Egypt’s traditional trade market, has raised USD 12 million in Series...

Marina Makary 26 July 2022

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Arts & Culture
Wegz to Share Stage with American Rapper Travis Scott at Abu Dhabi Festival
Rapper and songwriter Wegz will be among the main headliners for the Wireless Festival to be hosted...

Mona Abdou 9 January 2023
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Business & Technology
Masroofi: Egypt’s First E-Wallet Intended for Children-Use
“Children of today are the leaders of tomorrow,” is a quote often attributed to Nelson Mandela. Despite...

Marina Makary 8 January 2023
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Buzz
Ancient Egypt Comes Back to Life Through European Art
Art is often born through inspiration. From the lavish use of colour and decorative patterns, to the...

ES Buzz 7 January 2023
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News
Menna Shalaby Sentenced to Suspended 1-Year Prison Sentence Over Narcotics Possession
Egyptian actress Menna Shalaby was given a one-year suspended prison sentence by a Cairo criminal court over...

Mona Abdou 6 January 2023
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News
Egyptian Pound Reaches 27.25 Against the US Dollar
As of Thursday, 5 January, the Egyptian pound has fallen to an all time low of EGP...

Mona Abdou 5 January 2023
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Listicle
Sip on the Best Hot Chocolate in Cairo at These 5 Spots
Winter has arrived, which means that aside from boots, coats, and scarves, hot drinks are the ultimate...

Marina Makary 4 January 2023
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Arts & Culture
World’s Largest Floating Book Fair Arrives in Egypt’s Port Said
The world’s largest floating book fair, Logos Hope, will arrive in Egypt’s Port Said on 4 January,...

Egyptian Streets 4 January 2023
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Opinion
New Year Resolutions — I’m Better Off Without Them
Expectations, ambitions, hopes, and goals — all set for the new year. But by the end of...

Marina Makary 4 January 2023
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Feature
The Humble Story of Opening a Food Truck: Bringing Mexican Cuisine to Egypt
There is something uniquely awe-inspiring and powerful about listening to a food truck’s journey; unlike other kinds...

Mirna Abdulaal 3 January 2023
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News
President Sisi Congratulates Netanyahu on PM Reinstatement
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi congratulated Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on re-assuming the position of prime...

Mona Abdou 2 January 2023
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Buzz
How Messi and Ronaldo Defined a Generation in Egypt
For many young Egyptian men like Ali Talaat, 26, childhood was experienced through the football games of...

Mirna Abdulaal 30 December 2022
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News
CAPMAS: Egypt’s Population Surges by 1.6 M in 2022
Egypt’s Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) revealed that the country’s population, one with the...

Sara Ahmed 29 December 2022