Features/Interviews
In Photos: 30 university students transform Mansoura’s city walls into extraordinary gallery
May 1, 2017
In Photos: 30 university students transform Mansoura’s city walls into extraordinary gallery
The city walls of Mansoura were radically transformed within the space of a month into a fixed gallery of wonderful,…
Egyptian archaeologist aims to lead her first excavation this year in Sharqiya
May 1, 2017
Egyptian archaeologist aims to lead her first excavation this year in Sharqiya
For many people, a visit to the Nile Delta can be all about recreation, but not for Egyptian archaeologist Nora…
Egypt’s first female tahteeb instructor smashes gender barriers in ancient game
April 30, 2017
Egypt’s first female tahteeb instructor smashes gender barriers in ancient game
Born and raised in Egypt's conservative southern province of Assiut, Rania Medhat is challenging sexist barriers and restrictive notions about…
Clashes renew between IS, North Sinai tribes, killing 6
April 29, 2017
Clashes renew between IS, North Sinai tribes, killing 6
Clashes renewed on Friday between tribesmen and terrorist elements of Ansar Bayt al-Maqdes (the "Islamic State" militant groups of northern…
Eman’s weight loss journey turns to ugly spat as sister accuses Indian doctors of lying
April 25, 2017
Eman’s weight loss journey turns to ugly spat as sister accuses Indian doctors of lying
The sister of Eman Abd El Aty, an Egyptian woman thought to have been the world's heaviest, has accused doctors…
7 controversial issues Sisi and Salman should discuss to mend fences
April 23, 2017
7 controversial issues Sisi and Salman should discuss to mend fences
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi arrived in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, upon invitation from King Salman bin Abdelaziz, against the backdrop…
Conciliation attempt between State Council and Parliament over Judicial Authority bill
April 20, 2017
Conciliation attempt between State Council and Parliament over Judicial Authority bill
In the wake of a clear refusal of the Judicial Authority bill, currently under discussion by the Parliament, the Member…
Why does Egypt’s largest Muslim beacon, Al-Azhar, refuse to declare IS ‘apostate’?
April 14, 2017
Why does Egypt’s largest Muslim beacon, Al-Azhar, refuse to declare IS ‘apostate’?
After the Islamic State (IS) militant group declared its responsibility for Palm Sunday's deadly attacks that targeted two Coptic churches…
Does Parliament have the authority to give Red Sea islands agreement the kiss of life?
April 12, 2017
Does Parliament have the authority to give Red Sea islands agreement the kiss of life?
Directly following the declaration of an emergency state in Egypt in the aftermath of the violent church attacks on Sunday,…
Got a leak? Om Bassem takes a peek as Egypt’s female plumber
April 7, 2017
Got a leak? Om Bassem takes a peek as Egypt’s female plumber
When Om Bassem first told her children she was going to start working as a plumber, they felt so ashamed…