Animation is not an easy art to learn, there are very few schools in Egypt that teach the technique. However, recently, the Nayzak Animation School opened its doors and it offers a comprehensive curriculum in the art of animation that aims to turn (...)
In recent years jewellery making has become one of the more popular start-up businesses among young women in Egypt. However, many have failed to firmly establish themselves in the market. After all, the competition is fierce and customers often try (...)
Farshet Kotob is a second-hand book event that is held weekly by the Al-Kotob Khan bookstore, founded in 2006. Farshet is Arabic for the stands that street vendors use to sell their products on; every Friday, farshet, filled with second-hand books, (...)
After the significant success of We Will Wear Dresses, the Girls Revolution is now launching a new campaign on its Facebook page to support women's rights; We Will Ride Bicycles. The campaign calls for the rights of women and girls to be able to (...)
A new nonprofit cultural foundation in Egypt aiming to assist the development of critical mentality in Egyptian society, the Doum Cultural Foundation, has been established in Giza. Doum's mission is to encourage the culture of questioning because (...)
AlMaqarr is a place where people can brainstorm and organise their ideas and plans; it is setup to be unlike a traditional office environment, it is more homely but still serious work is being done. If you need a comfortable place to prepare for a (...)
Diwan bookstore is hosting a creative writing course for all of those with a passion for writing. The course is meant for anyone interested in developing their creative writing skills, either for their own enjoyment or to pursue a dream of becoming (...)
One of the worst consequences of any political conflict is the destruction of national heritage. In a country like Egypt, historical treasures mean not only pharaonic heritage, but the Coptic and Islamic ones as well. Egypt was part of multiple (...)
Last week, the Daily News Egypt covered the initiative created by the Girls Revolution group called Hanlbes Fasateen, or We will wear dresses on 24 August.
Recently, sexual harassment has risen to unprecedented levels and women have been fearful of (...)
Proverbs are a clever representation of any culture. Egyptians in particular have a rich collection of proverbs; through them, people are capable of expressing profound emotions such as mourning, happiness or hope in few words. They also show (...)