My grandmother Zeinab’s radio sent me to sleep every night for as long as I can remember. Ever since I could sleep away from my mother, and in my grandmother’s room, the radio played quietly in the background. In the…
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Located just an hour away from Cairo, a new coastal destination is taking shape on Egypt’s Red Sea shoreline. Egyptian-British developer Alarinova is launching Steigenberger Resort Ayalora, Al Sokhna, and…
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During the recent Arab Architects Awards Festival held in Cairo from 24 to 26 November 2025, Abdel Khalek Ibrahim, Assistant Minister of Housing, discussed the critical role of new and…
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Between Inclusion and Stereotype: Arab Women on Western Reality Screens
When Arab women appear on Western reality shows, they carry more than just their own stories. They step into spaces where their identities are often misunderstood. Watching recent seasons of Love Island USA, Love Is Blind UK, and Love Is Blind France, a pattern emerges: Arab women are visible, yes, but rarely free from the burden of representation. Take Huda Mustafa, for example, the Palestinian-American contestant on Love Island USA, the dating series where singles…
Egyptian cinema has long charmed audiences with its “nice guys,” who appear devoted, protective, and romantic. The nice guy does…
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A decade ago, a trip to Egypt’s North Coast was simple. Whether you were staying in a rented chalet or…
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