Belly Dance in Egypt
Belly dancing is one of the most fascinating styles of dance in Egypt. Cairo is known as the global capital of belly dancing. Following the increasing appearance of foreign belly…
The Islamists’ Secret Weapon
As soon as our blessed revolution succeeded in realising its main demand and remove Mubarak from office, a streaming flood of Islamists ran through all veins of life in Egypt.…
Review: Bassem Youssef’s interrogation and Al-Azhar University incident occupy writer’s attentions
Columnists in major Egyptian newspapers discuss the recent summoning for questioning of satrist Bassef Youssef and the fierce attack of Islamists on prominent artists and comedians. Also occupying the column…
Morsi’s end
By Philip Whitfield Chitchat is Cairo’s currency. Spotting a rare bird in the undergrowth has set the tongues wagging. One swallow doesn’t make a summer. But the return of this…
Anatomia Publica disturbs and impresses
Contemporary dance production Anatomia Publica gives a whole new idea to the repetitiveness of life and the tension of an unusual situation.
Nile Taxi provides a long-awaited service
A new way of transportation is available for Cairo dwellers, now you can go to work by Nile.
Schaduf battles poverty by growing food on roofs
Growing food op Cairo’s rooftops offers both a business opportunity and means to provide food for families
Bassem Youssef’s latest show has not changed its tune
Egyptians watch comedian Bassem Youssef's show as they sit at a public coffee shop
Clashes mar 6 April anniversary
The remaining demonstrators set fire to several dumpsters to protect against the tear gas
6 April anniversary update: marches and clashes
Marches in Cairo converge on High Court, tear gas launched from inside building