Archives

Egyptian Streets

Sun, 23 May 2021 17:58:54 +0000
WiiWii’s Farm: Beginning a Small Farm Dream in the Desert in Egypt
In the early hours of the morning, most of us wake up rushing through our routine and throwing ourselves at work before we even have the chance to refresh our minds, souls, and bodies. For Wael Basheer Abdel Halim, founder of WiiWii’s Farm, however...

Sun, 23 May 2021 12:00:56 +0000
Transport for Cairo: The Startup Mapping Movement in Egypt and Across Africa
On the streets of Cairo, millions bustle to catch rides to their place of work in the morning and home in the afternoon. Personal cars rush past city bus terminals, scooters weave in between microbuses, and white taxis stand out while ride-hailing se...

Sun, 23 May 2021 08:39:03 +0000
نبذة عن إمكانات السياحة الغير مستغلة في مصر
عندما يفكر أي منّا في مصر، تأتي على الفور في الأذهان صورة لأهرامات الجيزة، على الرغم من أنها مذهلة بشكل كبير وزيارتها شيء أساسي ولكن يوجد ...

Fri, 21 May 2021 18:21:23 +0000
6 Palestinian Voices to Support and Amplify the #FreePalestine Movement
As the fighting between Israel and Hamas comes to an end, Palestinians can already feel the voices that supported their cause over the past few weeks dying down. It is the cyclical pattern that defines the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It begins with...

Thu, 20 May 2021 20:59:21 +0000
Israel and Hamas Agree Ceasefire On Friday After Egyptian Mediation
Israel and Hamas have agreed on a ceasefire across the Gaza Strip border after 11 days of violence – the deadliest to happen in years – Reuters reports. Israel’s security cabinet said in a statement that it had voted unanimously in ...

Thu, 20 May 2021 17:55:42 +0000
Iconic Egyptian Comedian Samir Ghanem Passes Away Aged 84
Egyptian comedian superstar Samir Ghanem passed away at the age of 84 from COVID-19 on Thursday, 20 May. The beloved actor had been hospitalized since 30 April from escalation of a COVID-19 infection. After spending nearly two weeks in the intensive ...

Thu, 20 May 2021 14:15:46 +0000
A Life Better Overseas? The Trials and Triumphs of Egyptians Working Abroad
“I don’t really see a future for myself in Egypt.” For Reem Hashem, 27, the decision to leave Egypt to pursue her career in humanitarian aid was an easy one to make. In Cairo, her professional prospects felt bleak, and she had no intention of s...

Wed, 19 May 2021 19:50:08 +0000
From Screen to Pitch: The Different Shapes of Activism for the Palestinian Cause
In times of crisis, social media users often speak their mind in a variety of ways. Some outspokenly talk and raise awareness by creating written content and making videos, others use different ways of communication such as designing, singing, and ta...

Wed, 19 May 2021 04:51:40 +0000
Activists Are Calling Out Social Media Companies for Censoring Palestinian Voices
Since the attacks on Palestinians in East Jerusalem and later, Gaza – where civilians make up the bulk of casualties in the exchange of fire between militants in the strip and Israel – began, many activists have spoken out against ‘...

Tue, 18 May 2021 14:48:05 +0000
Egypt to Allocate $500 Million for the Reconstruction of the Gaza Strip
The official spokesman of the Egyptian Presidential office announced that Egypt is allocating US$500 million to restore and rebuild the Gaza Strip, following the demolition of its buildings and sites from recent Israeli airstrikes. According to the p...



home