Society
A day of Eid and freedom, despite economic hardships
September 1, 2011
A day of Eid and freedom, despite economic hardships
Kids have taken over the streets of Cairo, proudly exhibiting their brand new shiny and colorful clothes. Fireworks resound across…
Eidyah: Money for children during Eid
August 31, 2011
Eidyah: Money for children during Eid
Everything is falling into place. Children are dressed in new clothes, street fairs and festivals are being held, and lights…
Joint campaign to work toward a harassment-free Eid
August 30, 2011
Joint campaign to work toward a harassment-free Eid
Volunteers have launched a campaign in Cairo and Alexandria to fight sexual harassment during Eid. The "Safe Eid for Egyptian…
Watering the street: A closer look at a strange local tradition
August 29, 2011
Watering the street: A closer look at a strange local tradition
Mohamed Saeed holds a hose in his hand early in the morning and sprays the asphalt street in front of…
Children’s corner: Fall activities for children
August 26, 2011
Children’s corner: Fall activities for children
As September approaches and a new school year looms on the horizon, parents around Egypt are faced with a flurry…
Arabi Liblib: A colorful way to master Egyptian Aamiya
August 24, 2011
Arabi Liblib: A colorful way to master Egyptian Aamiya
In "Arabi Liblib," students of Egyptian colloquial can learn to express themselves with the swagger and savvy of someone born…
Streets of Cairo: Ashmawy and Darb al-Barabra, Cairo’s light-selling district
August 20, 2011
Streets of Cairo: Ashmawy and Darb al-Barabra, Cairo’s light-selling district
Ashmawy and Darb al-Barabra are popular market places specialized in light fixtures. While they are well-known for their attractive low…
Children’s corner: Salt dough recipe
August 19, 2011
Children’s corner: Salt dough recipe
Nothing is more fun for young children than engaging in activities that exercise both their minds and their hands. Creating…
Marital rape: Learning to cope in a society that fails to acknowledge its existence
August 17, 2011
Marital rape: Learning to cope in a society that fails to acknowledge its existence
Every society has taboos. In Egypt, one of them is marital rape, which is when a husband forces his wife…
Google+ and InsightsMena: New social media tools for the MENA region
August 15, 2011
Google+ and InsightsMena: New social media tools for the MENA region
The Middle East and the North African (MENA) region has become a focus of attraction for many big industries and…