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Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:08:08 +0000
‘Nour’ Journal by Arab Women Writers Digitalized for the Public
Nour, a quarterly review of books by and about Arab women published from 1994 to 2004, has been digitized by the Centre for Arab Unity Studies.  Sharing a wide range of works by Arab women in literature, research and translations, the quarterly revi...

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 08:44:32 +0000
Egypt’s Controversial Revolutionaries
Egypt is no stranger to unrest – rather, it seems to embrace the instability with enough grace to remain standing after upwards of three revolutions in the past half-century alone. Those at the forefront of these movements, however, are not alw...

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 16:16:49 +0000
AFCON 2022: Dazzling Past and Shaky Present of Egypt’s Favourite Tournament
After a series of underwhelming early matches in this year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Egypt kicks off its first match of the tournament against Nigeria on 11 January. Historically, AFCON has been Egypt’s favourite tournament. Out of all of ...

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 18:20:58 +0000
Prominent Public Figures Wael al-Ibrashi and Tahany el-Gebaly Pass Away Due to COVID-19
After COVID-19 heath complications, Egyptian media icon Wael al-Ibrashi passed away on Sunday, 10 January 2022. His death was corroborated by several media houses including Akhbar al-Youm and al-Watan. According to Gulf Today, al-Ibrashi suffered pul...

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 07:54:07 +0000
Film My Design Festival Returns for Its 2nd Edition in January 2022
The second edition of the avidly-awaited Film My Design (FMD) film festival has been scheduled to run from 27 January through 30 January 2022 at Zawya Cinema, located in Cinema Karim (15 Emad el-Din, Downtown Cairo). Dovetailing the worlds of design ...

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 13:23:10 +0000
Gravediggers: Symbology of Egypt’s Jackal
Small in size, dog-like in only appearance: Egypt’s prized scavenger is a staple of many histories and a symbol of countless cultures. The jackal is prolific in the region, nosing into bedouin tents when the nights drag and unearthing bones with a ...

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 09:53:31 +0000
Egyptian Media CEO Detained for ‘Assaulting Orphan Girls’
Egyptian media and business CEO Mohamed Al-Amin was detained on Friday, 7 January, after being accused of human trafficking and assaulting underage girls at an orphanage he owns in Upper Egypt. The Egyptian Public Prosecution released a statement on ...

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 09:01:25 +0000
From Egypt to the American Dream: How Laila Pence Defied All Odds
It’s 1967, and Laila Pence is shelled out of her home by warfare. She’d had “every luxury,” a home embellished with nuances of wealth and warmth, and a family with a profound sense of integrity. In a single moment – a bombshell dropping...

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 15:52:54 +0000
A Guide: Recognizing and Alleviating Anxiety
It is easy to see the buzz expressions “mental health” and “ways to cope with stress/anxiety” appear regularly on social media, but it’s even harder to directly interact with someone who struggles from anxiety. Not only is it often misunder...

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 18:34:45 +0000
Netflix Releases Teaser for Popular Egyptian Dramedy “Finding Ola”
Netflix released on Wednesday, January 5, the official teaser for Tunisian actress Hend Sabry’s new six-episode series “Al Bahth An Ola” (“Finding Ola”), reprising her role as Ola Abdel-Sabour in the 2010 comedy series “Ayza Atgawez” (...



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