Beyond the facade of social media and a world ever-consumed with technology, there is a desire for deep and meaningful connections. Egyptian card game The Lighthouse Cards accomplishes precisely that. The rules are simple: players just need to listen; they are merely encouraged to be vulnerable and transparent. With each round, a player draws a
Traveling is a popular pastime for many Egyptians, especially when the trip includes activities for the entire family. A destination that is less than a four-hour flight away from Cairo, Abu Dhabi should be on your next travel plan. With hotels that cater to a wide range of budgets and expectations, world-class dining, and an
Egypt’s horizon is dotted with buildings and structures some unassuming and some extravagant that speak of its rich history and heritage. For Egyptian architect, artist, and urban heritage strategist Mohamed Gohar, observing a cityscape tells of its past, present, and future. Gohar studied the historical roots of urbanization and the architecture of cities,
This is the third article in the series 'Egyconomy' by Egyptian Streets, where Marina Makary explores current trends and debunks popular misconceptions surrounding the Egyptian economy. Only few people know that the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) was not always the regulatory body responsible for the monetary and banking system as well as price stability
An ongoing tobacco shortage has left Egypt’s 18 million smokers stuck between record-high prices and an unrelenting nicotine dependency. The popular Cleopatra Box pack could be found at any vendor, smoking shop, or kiosk at the price of EGP 24 a few months back. Consumers report that the same pack of cigarettes today costs more