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Fri, 06 May 2022 18:53:03 +0000
Moon Knight’s Egyptian Superhero Spotlights Natural Curly Hair Representation
The debut of Marvel’s first primer Egyptian superhero sparked a conversation on social media on the significance of Arab curly hair representation, after lead director of Moon Knight, Mohamed Diab, shared a heartfelt story of its impact on his daug...

Fri, 06 May 2022 13:22:24 +0000
How Egypt’s Most Expensive Top-Up Card Raised Millions
Late on the vibrant eve of Eid al-Fitr, Heba Rashed was faced with an interesting, albeit unorthodox proposal: a donation of a single Vodafone top-up card to her NGO, the Mersal Foundation. The text, sent in by a young woman, had been well-meaning an...

Thu, 05 May 2022 10:42:55 +0000
Egypt’s Parliament Considers Draft Law for Regulating Food Waste
Image Credit: Sada El Balad According to Egypt Today, Egypt’s House of Representatives is considering a draft law for food regulation and waste prevention.  Introduced by Member of Parliament, Amira Saber, the bill aims to prohibit the waste o...

Thu, 05 May 2022 10:23:18 +0000
Tales from the Past: The Hawara Pyramid and Egypt’s Long Lost Labyrinth
Near the Al-Fayyoum entrance are ancient findings that have been found and that are yet to be unearthed; like the rest of Egypt it is an area where tales from history have been written and dug into its sands, most notably, the Hawara Pyramid. Hawaret...

Wed, 04 May 2022 19:26:54 +0000
The Ark Animal Care: Prioritizing Animal Welfare Over Profit in Egypt
Over the past few years, animal welfare has become a growing concern among Egyptians. Due to the unaffordability of most veterinary clinics in Egypt, many pet owners only seek out a vet when their pet is in dire condition. On the other hand, many for...

Wed, 04 May 2022 19:26:39 +0000
Who was Sawabe’ Zeinab Named After?
Eid comes with all forms of celebrations, new clothes, outings, gifts, and most importantly, delicious food. As Egyptians, we love dessert, especially Arab desserts, and more times than not, stores like to incorporate additions to traditional dessert...

Wed, 04 May 2022 17:39:52 +0000
Suez Canal Sees Record-High Revenues in April 2022
Egypt’s Suez Canal recorded its highest monthly revenue in April 2022, reaping USD 629 million, with 1,929 ships passing through the canal, Reuters reports. According to Osama Rabie, Head of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), there was a 6.3 perce...

Tue, 03 May 2022 11:06:21 +0000
Slave-Soldiers to Sultans: Reign of the Mamlūks
Very few have not heard of them, for the Mamlūks are a daunting, elusive non-elite that demarcated Egypt’s medieval years, defining the era with prolific intent. Their story is one of cultural dysphoria and blood, of how men once delegated to the ...

Mon, 02 May 2022 13:29:47 +0000
From Kahk to Shalawlaw: 8 of Egypt’s Favorite Holiday Foods
Gathering together with family and friends for a holiday is rarely complete without food. Here are eight celebrations dear to the hearts of Egyptians and the foods associated with them. Coptic Epiphany On 19 January, Egypt celebrates Eid Al-Ghetas, o...

Sun, 01 May 2022 18:27:09 +0000
Carmen Weinstein: The “Iron Lady” of Egypt’s Jews
  Courageous, tireless, and loyal was Carmen Weinstein, the former leader of Egypt’s dwindling Jewish community. Weinstein fought the good fight of faith – she is remembered as the “iron lady” of Egypt’s Jews who stood against the forc...



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