Features/Interviews
Egypt’s Sisi delivers economic reforms but hurdles remain
September 30, 2014
Egypt’s Sisi delivers economic reforms but hurdles remain
In his first 100 days in office, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has made a fast start on economic reform:…
Kafein raises Cairo coffee culture to a new level
September 30, 2014
Kafein raises Cairo coffee culture to a new level
Since March, aromas of apple-flavored shisha and freshly brewed coffee have been pulling in passionate patrons into a cozy cafe…
Egypt is Ebola free, but not far from the outbreak
August 22, 2014
Egypt is Ebola free, but not far from the outbreak
A few days ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that Ebola viral disease outbreak is moving too fast to…
Orthodox rabbis participate in pro-Palestinian rallies at White House
August 11, 2014
Orthodox rabbis participate in pro-Palestinian rallies at White House
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters from across the United States rallied on Saturday in front of the White House to call…
Investigation: Egyptian students graduating illiterate
July 16, 2014
Investigation: Egyptian students graduating illiterate
Carrying a bag full of books, Mahmoud Abdel-Aty goes to school to join his eighth grade colleagues in the morning…
Jewish activist: ‘My religion is not a threat to you’
July 12, 2014
Jewish activist: ‘My religion is not a threat to you’
We meet a lot of people in life—some may leave an impact, others may go unnoticed. The influence could be…
The untold story of sexual harassment against men in Egypt
July 3, 2014
The untold story of sexual harassment against men in Egypt
As women struggle against a sexual harassment phenomenon in the Middle East’s most populous country, some men in Egypt have…
Sexual assault video puts neglected issue to public debate
June 14, 2014
Sexual assault video puts neglected issue to public debate
A brutal video depicting a sexual assault in Tahrir Square seems to have intensely focused much needed public debate on…
Sources: Egypt turns to Western advisers, signaling possible reforms
June 7, 2014
Sources: Egypt turns to Western advisers, signaling possible reforms
Western advisers are drawing up plans for reshaping the Egyptian economy, sources said, with the apparent blessing of president-elect Abdel…
Public reacts to suspension of Bassem Youssef’s TV show
June 5, 2014
Public reacts to suspension of Bassem Youssef’s TV show
The suspension of the "AlBernameg" show, presented by the well-known satirist Bassem Youssef on MBC Masr channel, has sparked a…