When we were younger we’d keep a diary and confess all our secrets to it, and then hide it under the mattress. As we grew older, we learned to compartmentalise those thoughts deep within ourselves instead. Keeping a diary in the adult world is called “journaling”. Journaling is a powerful act of self-discovery, offering a…

The Poem We Sang is a 20-minute experimental documentary by Annie Sakkab. The film offers a deeply evocative meditation on love, longing, and the enduring scars of forced migration. It is shot in a blend of black-and-white and color.  The film unravels the filmmaker’s personal journey to reconcile the trauma of displacement with the solace…

Director Fatema Yasser’s Last Nights of Summer is a tender and intimate short film that transports viewers to a gorgeous family house in Jordan, where memories linger in every corner. The story follows three cousins, Farah, Rana, and Leil, as they reunite for one final day in their late grandfather’s home before it is sold.…

Spring is a season of contradictions. It brings blooms and warmth, but it also strips away the protective layers we wear in winter, exposing vulnerabilities we’d rather keep hidden. Spring Came on Laughing, directed by Noha Adel, masterfully captures this duality, weaving together four distinct tales that start with joy and end in chaos. A…

“A nation without a past is a nation without a future.” Kharita, a Cairo-born specialty print store, is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the historical legacy of the MENA region through maps. It is founded in 2021 by Omar Marmoush, a 20-year-old Egyptian entrepreneur. Kharita has quickly established itself as the largest and first vintage…

In a remarkable fusion of tradition and technology, “Eternal Elegance,” an AI-designed dress, was unveiled at the historic Karnak Temple. The project was Led by Essraa Nawar, an academic librarian and associate dean at Chapman University in California. Nawar sought to redefine fashion while honouring her ancient Egyptian heritage. Nawar, passionate about breaking stereotypes surrounding…

The average Egyptian consumer experience has changed dramatically over the past decade. What began as a simple reaction to rising costs and economic challenges has now evolved into a broader transformation. Once, it was common for shoppers to afford international brands without much strain. A pair of pants or a dress from a global retail…

Art Cairo, one of the Middle East’s most anticipated art fairs, is returning for its 6th edition at the stunning Grand Egyptian Museum from February 8-11, 2025, with a VIP preview on February 7. This year’s fair is expected to attract over 22,000 attendees across its four-day program. It has cemented its place as a…