Opportunity from the jaws of overpopulation
Josh Drake argues that a new government presents a pivotal opportunity to deal with Cairo's overcrowding and strained infrastructure
The spirit of Ramadan
Larger than life cartoon characters liven up an iftar to cheer up children with cancer
Music video documents Syria’s refugees
Artists make a musical appeal for Syrian refugees and highlight the growing crisis around the world.
Seats on the streets
1001 Street Chairs of Cairo documents the chairs that are scattered around the streets of Cairo
The ‘democracy’ that was
“Egypt needs to revert back to the democratic path,” is a common line thrown in our faces from every Tom, Dick and Harry across the world. Egypt’s leaders diplomatically respond…
State of play
Upon returning from a two-week trip abroad, the level of hatred towards the Muslim Brotherhood that I found in every person I spoke to is unprecedented and shocking. From the…
Banks consider cutting interest rates on deposits
The banks stated that they would study ways and mechanisms to decrease interest rates on triple term savings certificates, in order to reduce the cost of funds after intense declines…
State employees’ wages increase by 10%
The cabinet will raise basic wages of state employees by 10% in an attempt to “allow workers to afford basic life necessities”
