After five years, the Human Rights Watch’s website has now become accessible in Egypt as of 8 November. Samantha Rau Barriga, Disability Rights Director at Human Rights Watch, was quick to take to Twitter: “Egyptians can now access the facts abou...

The second day of the 2022 United Nations Climate Conference (COP27) witnessed a number of bilateral meetings on the sidelines between Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and It...

From light-hearted comedies and travel vlogs to tear-jerking talk shows, these five Arab video creators have found in Youtube an outlet for self expression and community engagement. With viewership that surpasses 1 million, their channels have succee...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Egypt have entered into agreement on Tuesday, 8 November to develop one of the world’s largest onshore wind projects in Egypt during the United Nations’ COP27 climate summit in Sharm El-Sheikh. Egyptian Presiden...

After several cups of coffee, drawn nights, and notebook brainstorming, four university students brought to life one of the Middle East’s finest fees management solutions: Klickit. Ideated by entrepreneurs Saeed Talaat, Hashim Ibrahim, Youssef Gala...

A draft bill centering on climate neutrality was submitted by MP Amira Saber Qandil to the Egyptian Parliament days ahead of the COP27 climate conference. Titled “Climate Adaptation and Reducing the Impact of Climate Change,” the bill — if pass...

Thrilling musical numbers, sweeping showtunes, and witty one-liners is what Shahid VIP’s new show, Magnoona Beek (Crazy About You, 2022) appears to be. Yet, the musical dramedy offers a compelling exploration of mental illness and human relationshi...

During his opening speech at the COP27 World Leaders’ Summit on 7 November, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi called upon heads of state to join him in his plea to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. “This is my sincere appeal for this war to ...

Whether it is prepared as a soup, mixed with rice or ‘aish baladi, with chicken or duck on the side or on top, or even with rabbit, molokhiya is one of the most popular Egyptian dishes. A staple in every Egyptian household’s lunch meal, and a fla...

Two strangers. One blind date. Will there be a second one? Premiered in February 2022, ‘The Blind Date show’ introduced Egypt’s audience to a different yet exciting type of entertainment, sparking conversations amongst various circles. Screened...