Features/Interviews
Most of Egypt’s classes hit in the pocket by soaring food prices ahead of Ramadan
May 23, 2017
Most of Egypt’s classes hit in the pocket by soaring food prices ahead of Ramadan
As the Muslims’ holy month of Ramadan gets closer, most Muslims parents around the world pay great attention and time…
Manchester suicide attack lays bare limits of security measures
May 23, 2017
Manchester suicide attack lays bare limits of security measures
Countries across the world will tighten security ahead of major cultural and sports events after a suicide bombing in Britain…
The ugly truth behind Saudi Arabia’s love for Melania Trump
May 23, 2017
The ugly truth behind Saudi Arabia’s love for Melania Trump
Donald Trump’s first major trip overseas may be fraught with diplomatic land mines for the President, but the Trump administration…
World’s earliest mummified animals seen through fish eye in Giza Zoo
May 22, 2017
World’s earliest mummified animals seen through fish eye in Giza Zoo
Just a few meters into the Giza Zoo, an average-sized white building can be seen from afar. Although the exterior…
Alone in Maiduguri: the orphans of Boko Haram
May 22, 2017
Alone in Maiduguri: the orphans of Boko Haram
Local officials in Maiduguri face the dilemma of how to get thousands of homeless children back to school in a…
Contradictions add up during Trump’s Saudi visit
May 22, 2017
Contradictions add up during Trump’s Saudi visit
As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump railed against President Barack Obama for failing to utter the words “radical Islamic terrorism.”…
What’s next for Iran after President Hassan Rouhani’s win?
May 21, 2017
What’s next for Iran after President Hassan Rouhani’s win?
After Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s electoral victory Saturday, what’s next for the Islamic Republic? Here’s some things to watch for:…
Sunnis seek greater say in post-IS Iraq but face resistance
May 18, 2017
Sunnis seek greater say in post-IS Iraq but face resistance
Iraq’s Sunni minority is pushing for a greater say in power once the Islamic State group is defeated, reflecting growing…
Egyptian tour guide tells hidden stories behind historical destinations
May 15, 2017
Egyptian tour guide tells hidden stories behind historical destinations
Although Egyptians garner a wealth of knowledge about their country’s history from school, not all of them know the hidden…
Zamalek Metro: A nightmare haunting residents of the prestigious district
May 10, 2017
Zamalek Metro: A nightmare haunting residents of the prestigious district
In the main lobby of the State Council, Samira Barakat, her father and one of her friends are awaiting the…