Late Monday evening, Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut, Lebanon’s capital, targeting an area near Parliament, several embassies, and the United Nations headquarters. It was the third Israeli…
Author: Buthayna El Haggar
Buthayna El Haggar
A curious wanderer and neurodivergent polymath from Egypt, Buthayna is a writer, translator, and researcher passionate about storytelling through performance arts and expressive writing. A biophilic at heart, she finds solace in the sensory joys of food and music, often escaping into realms of imagination through films and literature. She is multilingual and she treasures authentic connections with those who seek growth and self-awareness, even as she often prefers the company of solitude.
On the evening of Nov. 7, 2024, Al Massrieen graced the stage at the Cairo Jazz Festival 2024, captivating a packed crowd at the American University…
The startup ecosystem in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region witnessed a significant slowdown in October 2024, with total funding dropping by 52% compared…
The United Kingdom has pledged to double its aid to Sudan, increasing assistance to £113 million in response to escalating humanitarian concerns. This increase comes as…
Jazz, with its fluid melodies and rhythms, has always been a genre shaped by diversity and innovation. Today, the genre has blossomed globally, with musicians from…
In recent years, philanthropists from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have redefined charitable giving, moving beyond traditional family foundations to create lasting, transformative…
The MENA region is known for its striking landscapes and rich resources, but it also faces serious environmental challenges. Think urban smog, traffic-choked streets, and scorching…
In the MENA region, a growing number of online platforms are reshaping the music and arts scene by providing a voice to independent artists, marginalized communities,…
The Nubian people, historically living along the Nile River in southern Egypt, saw their way of life irrevocably altered when the Aswan High Dam was completed…
The NewSpace Africa Conference 2025, taking place from April 21-24, 2025, in Cairo, Egypt, at the innovative Egypt Space City, is set to redefine Africa’s space…
