For years, an imported handbag or a bottle of Korean hair serum was the reflexive marker of status for Egyptian aspiring shoppers. Nowadays, across fashion racks, skincare shelves and TikTok feeds, Egyptians are increasingly reaching for labels made a few…
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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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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…
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