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Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:35:04 +0000
Navigating the Freelance Life in Egypt: Video and Filmmaking
The nine-to-five lifestyle has been slowly diminishing in the last several years worldwide, with “hustle” culture finding its way to the forefront and books like “The Four Hour Workweek” trending. Many college graduates find themselves trying...

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:17:44 +0000
Merhan Keller Talks Individual Activism on The Egyptian Streets Podcast
The fourth episode of the Egyptian Streets Podcast hosts Merhan Keller, a woman with many titles including being a women’s rights activist, a mother, a model and much more. As she phrases it, there isn’t a job she hasn’t tried. Merh...

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 17:12:28 +0000
Tamer Amin Show Suspended For Offensive Commentary on Upper Egyptians
The Egyptian Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) has officially announced the suspension of popular TV personality Tamer Amin on Friday 19 February due to offensive comments he made about Upper Egyptians. Amin made the offensive comments in a...

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:10:03 +0000
A Story About Vulnerability: Egyptian Singer Malak Exposes the Raw and Authentic in Music
In her most recent music video ‘You Are’, 28-year-old Malak El Husseiny echoes an “oceanic” feeling; reflecting the quiet, peace and stillness of nature as she sings through poetic honesty about the complexities of her emotions and the nuance...

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 19:37:01 +0000
Egypt’s Dar Al-Iftaa Launches ‘Birth Control is Permissible’ Hashtag to Counter Overpopulation
In light of state efforts to counter overpopulation, Egypt’s Dar al-Iftaa, the official Egyptian Islamic governmental body, launched a recent campaign on its pages on Facebook and Twitter titled,  “Birth Control is Permissible.” This is in...

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:57:02 +0000
Diasporic Nostalgia for an Egypt Which No Longer Exists
My parents spent their first six years post-migration to Australia immersing themselves in their new culture. A series of transient forces saw them trade their life in a small country town by the Nile delta for a new beginning in Whyalla. It wasn’t...

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:24:34 +0000
10 Egyptian Songs: The Ultimate Nostalgia Playlist
Music is essential to all cultures; and in Egypt, music marks our victories and losses throughout the years, and creates an artistic mark in history that will never be forgotten. It’s a way to etch a mark in the sand that will never be washed a...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:17:21 +0000
Biden Administration Announces $197 Million Arms Deal with Egypt
Egypt has reached an arms deal with the current US administration regarding the sale of $197 million worth of missiles and other military equipment, CNN reports. The deal was announced by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), according t...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:50:02 +0000
Toni Breidinger Makes History, Becomes NASCAR’s First Female Arab American Driver
Toni Breidinger is making history as she becomes the first Arab-American female driver to compete in a NASCAR national series, after she made her debut at Daytona International Speedway. Breidinger, who is of Lebanese descent, made her debut in the 2...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:48:04 +0000
KSA Issues Shock Decision With Potential Business Impact on Egypt and the Region
Starting 1 January 2024, Saudi Arabia will halt government contracts with any company whose regional headquarters is not located in the kingdom. This decisions comes in addition to other initiatives offering companies tax breaks and incentives to mov...



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