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How homegrown brands are reimagining Egyptian footwear production
Homegrown brands like Sole22 and Twin Flame are reimagining Egypt’s footwear sector by bridging the…
On Ramadan and the art of gatherings with food entrepreneur Yasmine El Gharably
“The best iftars are the ones that linger, with everyone relaxed and sitting around the…
Why Egypt’s CEOs are opting for Chinese luxury cars over Range Rovers
From mass market to luxury — are we at a turning point when it comes…
Maadi residents are treading a brand new path
Maadi residents are pursuing a long tradition of community organizing to preserve the identity of…
The Weekend
Egypt moves iconic state hotels under Sovereign Fund of Egypt
Good morning friends, and happy first Friday of Ramadan. It’s been a calmer-than-usual week in…
Your ultimate guide to Ramadan catering
🍽️ Ramadan gatherings are the heart of the season: they’re warm, they’re lively, and they’re…
Revisiting 1963 Egyptian classic Ailat Zizi
🍿 More than 60 years after its premiere, Ailat Zizi remains a quintessential Egyptian cinematic…
The harsh realities of nature in Abdel Rahman Munif’s Endings
📚 Saudi Arabian writer Abdel Rahman Munif’s 1977 work, Endings, stands out among its contemporaries…
Office Life
What you need to know (and do) before exploring a career transition
Successful career pivots happen incrementally, and how you frame your transition often determines how hiring…
Why showing off at work might be the way to secure your job
As tech advancements threaten to cut jobs, it’s becoming increasingly important to let everyone know…
Recruiters are being hired by… candidates?
You might not be getting the best candidates’ resumes, but rather the ones that can…
Why smart managers sometimes struggle to lead
Leadership is less about skill, and more about shifting mindsets
Art & Culture
Politics, top chefs, and the return of Ramses in the foreign press
British MPs have voiced concern over the detention of Alaa Abdel Fattah
Egypt in the News: Nothing much to see here
There’s not much being said about us in the international press this morning. TheNational profiles…
Last Night’s Talk Shows: Gov’t moves to up supply at state-owned produce outlets
Gov’t moves to offer more cheap fruit + veg: The state is working to increase…
Egypt in the News: EU drops sanctions against Mubarak family for good
EU confirms end to Mubarak sanctions: A decade-long legal battle between the family of late…
TV & Entertainment
The Iron Throne and its dragons head for the silver screen
A Game of Thrones movie is finally in early development
Ted Lasso is looking to kick off another season soon
The beloved comedy might be given a second life
More reasons to pick up your dog’s poop + Why streaming services love to be “plus”
Animal feces can be a serious public health concern for humans and other animals
You can thank social media for your teenagers’ pricy taste. PLUS: Succession memorabilia is going fast
Teenagers need to belong is one of the factors making them susceptible to obsessing over…
Worth Watching
Mosalsalat Ramadan: Ein Sehreya is the Ramadan thriller we didn’t know we needed
Despite there being just four episodes thus far, Ein Sehreya has already proven itself a…
Mosalsalat Ramadan: Sawa Sawa is off to a promising start
With two episodes now released, we can confidently say this is a heavy-hitting drama
Netflix’s The Museum of Innocence is a binge-worthy Turkish drama
The Museum of Innocence is a Turkish drama unlike any we’ve seen before: it’s daring,…
“Wuthering Heights” is a loose adaptation that’s not afraid to take several risks
📽 What do Charli XCX, Saltburn, and Emily Brontë have in common? Well, that would…
Worth Reading
In the Language of Miracles asks: what gets lost in translation when you’re far from home?
In the Language of Miracles is a story of grief and loss, yes, but it…
A different portrait of America in Jonathan Franzen’s Freedom
The novel provides an astonishing portrayal of American life in all its absurdities and complexities,…
The Jinn Daughter is a beautiful ode to motherhood
Over the course of 276 pages, Syrian-American author Rania Hanna explores life, death, and motherhood
The power of friendship in exile — Hisham Matar’s My Friends
Longlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize, the novel is an exile story that will absorb…
Your Wealth
What does 2023 — and the more distant future — have in store?
What do we know about the future? For most of us, the answer is not…
The creative industry paints different scenarios of the future
How does culture influence the future? When it comes to laying out basic expectations of…
The Enterprise crystal ball for 2023
Enterprise’s 2023 trendsetting crystal ball: Food, tech and work life trends shape our daily lives.…
Your top 5 pieces of business and economic news in December 2023
Your top 5 pieces of business and economic news in December 2023: The IMF approved…