Another legacy wasted: Alexandria’s Al-Salam theatre is demolished
On Saturday morning, people woke up to heart-breaking pictures of the Al-Salam…
When buying a tie means saving a life
In an online campaign called Mazad Elkheir (the goodwill auction), Yacoub vowed…
Fanous Ramadan: more than just a lantern
I inherited the craft from my father and I teach my children…
Meet the Italian girl who is desperately looking for ’the (Egyptian) one’ through Facebook
It was love at first sight for me but the only thing…
How Ramadan in Egypt is different compared to anywhere else
Street decorations, lanterns, and huge family banquets: the little things that Egyptians…
Ramadan preparations: anticipating joy of the holy month overcomes social torment
The streets are decorated with lights and colourful lanterns. People greet each…
Is Ahmed Khaled Tawfik’s Utopia coming true?
This is how Egyptian writer and novelist Ahmed Khaled Tawfik imagined Egypt…
Leather tanning: the harsh work behind Egypt’s luxury products
The process of turning hides into leather takes a few days. In…
Hezaha wa Safer: the first Arabic online travelling channel
Yara Yehia uses her dream and pursuit of travelling to educate thousands…
‘Stories Cart’: a wagon for a better life
A teacher traverses Egypt’s governorates with a book cart to tell children…