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.…
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Language in Egypt has regularly evolved with technology, and now, artificial intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, are shaping written and spoken language in Egypt and…
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The Egyptian pound weakened further on Tuesday, 31 March, as the US dollar continued to hover close to the EGP 55 level in parts of the banking system, with regional…
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Does a Bridge Between Egypt and Saudi Arabia Make More Sense Than Ever?
As the Iran war exposes the fragility of maritime trade, the case for a physical link between Africa and Asia across the Red Sea has never been stronger.
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…
We rarely remember entire stories. We remember small moments that, on their own, can feel complete. Memories appear like…