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Thu, 01 Apr 2021 21:51:59 +0000
Sustainability, Gentrification, and the Ethics of Thrift Shopping in Egypt
Over the past decade, the fashion scene in the West began to welcome the idea of buying used clothing as more than just a way to save money. The quirky, off-beat aesthetic of thrift shops, along with their potential as an alternative to the unsustain...

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:20:20 +0000
Elmahaba Center: Uniting Coptic Egyptians in Nashville’s Little Minya
Imagine a Coptic Egyptian Community Center in the middle of a southern state in the United States with services such as a clinic and a lawyer on the top floor, Arabic-speaking restaurant and business owners on the bottom floor, and a plaza that is de...

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:34:59 +0000
Yodawy: Powering a Digital Healthcare Revolution in Egypt
The first episode of the International Finance Corporation‘s new series ‘#IFCinConversation’ features entrepreneur Rami Hallal, the co-founder of Yodawy. In this episode, Hallal talks about Yodawy, a leading digital health platform ...

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:56:25 +0000
Public Prosecution to Appeal Court Ruling to Release 4 Accused Fairmont Rapists
Egypt’s Public Prosecution issued a statement earlier tonight saying it is appealing a court ruling to release 4 accused Fairmont rapists.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by النيابة العامة المصرية (@ppo.g...

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:56:23 +0000
Egypt’s Sisi Warns Ethiopia Dam Could Lead to ‘Instability in Region’
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi warned on Tuesday that any attempts to “take a single drop of Egypt’s water” would lead to instability in the region and that the aftermath of said instability would extend “for gen...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 21:44:37 +0000
Egyptian Swimmer Farida Osman Qualifies for the Tokyo Olympics
Egyptian swimmer Farida Osman recently qualified for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics after winning a gold medal at the International Swim Coaches Association (ISCA) finals. The four-day tournament was held in the US, where Osman participated in three of ...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:48:32 +0000
Ever Given Ship Blocking Suez Canal Successfully Freed
Ever Given, the 400-meter-long ship blocking Egypt’s Suez Canal, has been freed, reports local Egyptian media. Just before sunrise local time on Monday, the Suez Canal Authority had announced fresh attempts to re-float Ever Given using 10 large...

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 09:50:38 +0000
In Photos: The Greek Cultural Centre in Cairo Gives Insight into the History of Egypt’s Greek Community
Egyptiotes – that is the term that refers to Greeks living in Egypt. When one thinks of how Egypt and Greece are tied, one of the first things that comes to mind would probably be Alexandria; the famous coastal city that was named after the Gre...

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 09:38:11 +0000
An Ode to #ShopLocal: 5 of of Cairo’s Best Regular Bazaar Venues
From artisanal baked goods to uniquely curated vintage items and even locally produced clothing brands, small local bazaars are a great way for local brands to gain exposure and for people to discover the diverse variety of local brands in Egypt.  W...

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 22:28:04 +0000
Suez Canal Jam Update: Container Ship Moves Slightly; Rescue Effort Ongoing
In a press conference on Saturday, 27 March, head of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Osama Rabie stated that the Ever Given, the large container ship blocking the Suez Canal and halting over 12 percent of international trade at a fragile moment of the...



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