Internet Memes and Culture: Will Sensitivity to Gaza’s Violence Fade?
Two years ago, an internet meme featuring the movie Barbie depicted the doll from behind, and in the background, a
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Lanzhou Beef Noodles: Bringing Authentic Flavors from North China to Cairo
Just when you think there are already enough Chinese restaurants and that no more could possibly stand out in Cairo,
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Review: Trying the Viral Dubai Chocolate in Egypt
One moment you’re scrolling through TikTok, and the next you’re searching for ‘pistachio kunafa chocolate’ on Talabat, an online food
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Yaya Shakes: a New Wave of Egyptian Diaspora Entrepreneurship
Telling the story of an entrepreneur is not the same as telling a story on a grand movie screen, where
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REVIEW: The Brink of Dreams Sheds Light on Class Inequality in Egypt’s Creative Industries
SPOILERS AHEAD: The article discusses elements from the documentary. Wherever our dreams may wander, and whatever paths they may lead
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Egyptian Villains Whose Fashion Stole the Show
Before the 1960s, when filmmakers, artists, or everyday people wanted to dress up as villains or spooky figures for Halloween,
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How Egyptian Swifties Build Careers and Communities from Their Love for Taylor Swift
“My name is Taylor, and I was born in 1989.” This is how American singer-songerwriter Taylor Swift opens her Eras
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Beyond Desert Sands: An Artistic Journey Through Arab Culture
There are homes that we inhabit, homes that we yearn for, and homes that we craft in moments of peace
