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Outside looking in: An international perspective on Egypt’s economy

Reform is needed to boost investor confidence and bring back higher levels…

Mostafa Salem

Hijab fashion in Egypt: a classical wrap or a trendy “Spanish”?

The hijab fashion in Egypt has been changing rapidly over the last…

Ethar Shalaby

Constitutional amendments: Repeating past mistakes?

Parallel to the ongoing political turmoil, the country is having its second…

Sarah El Masry

Where is Egypt heading?

Today Egypt stands mired in a political conflict so dire and complex…

Sarah El Masry

Polarised, politicised and biased: Covering Egypt

In Egypt’s dire political situation, one of the most important ways to…

Sarah El Masry

Ramadan’s drama series infused with politics

Every year dozens of drama series and soap operas are produced in…

Sarah El Masry

Smoke and mirrors: Smuggled cigarettes

There’s no doubt that smoking is a detrimental practice; no matter how…

Sarah El Masry

Ramadan: A spiritual journey

In the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims across the world…

Sarah El Masry

A solution for Egypt’s fuel crisis?

The recurring petrol and diesel crises have left Egypt’s streets paralysed and…

Sarah El Masry

Egypt’s right to information law

Ninety-three countries worldwide have passed right to information (RTI) laws. Among Arab…

Sarah El Masry