Downtown Cairo is changing. Following a widespread beautification campaign to restore some of Downtown Cairo’s most iconic and historical streets, the neighborhood is also undergoing an…
Author: Thomas Pinn
Thomas Pinn
Thomas can often be found taking walks throughout Cairo in search of the weird and wonderful. He is interested in local histories and is studying for a Master's in international relations with a particular focus on Cairene urban development and heritage conservation.
Hidden away in long and elongated temple complexes past rows of columns and courtyards or deep down the tunnels of grand and intricately decorated burial chambers…
Looking through Cairo’s Museum of Islamic Art, the rich and diverse history of the region is clear to see. From the incredible tilework to the skillfully…
Saudi Arabia has invested billions into metaverse technologies and included the metaverse as a vital component of its ambitious NEOM city project. The UAE has likewise…
Hurriedly looking down at my feet as I try not to trip on the stairs out of Doqqi Metro station or over a makeshift stall on…
With the logo for the Bank of Palestine printed across the chest, the immediately recognisable colours of the Palestinian flag striped across the jersey, and for…
Some of the lies we tell children to finish their plates run the gamut from “carrots make you see better” and “bananas make you smart” to…
The United Arab Emirates is notorious for its hard workers and demanding jobs, making the time you get off work all the more important. So, with…
With the 44th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival coming up in November, nominations have began trickling in as we get a glimpse of some…
They call it Cairo’s City of the Dead, but the name is misleading. Known locally al-Qarafa, the area in fact hosts a lively community that lives…
