Egypt is preparing to launch Africa's first virtual hospital in Ismailia as Ahmed El-Sobky, chairman of the General Authority for Healthcare, inspected the facility on Wednesday, 15 July, to review its readiness ahead of its opening. The virtual hospital…
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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…
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