Thoughts

Every year in Egypt, Mawlid al-Nabi — the Prophet’s birthday — transforms the streets into…

Since the beginning of the genocide in Gaza, the United Arab Emirates has stepped up…

Before I even crossed the palace threshold, Umm Kulthum was already waiting. A grand white…

Cairo isn’t just a city—it’s a history book written on street signs. Some names are…

Ancient Egyptians weren’t just about pyramids, gold masks, and epic eyeliner—they were also packing snacks…

Shaabi music has always been a mirror of Egypt’s streets, its frustrations, its joy. From…

Language never stands still. Words cross borders, adapting to new tongues as cultures connect through…

Over the last 150 years, Lebanon and Brazil have grown deeply entangled through trade, migration,…