Egypt Studies Code of Ethics to Combat Harassment of Women in Universities
Following tougher laws to stamp out gender-based violence, the Ministry of Higher Education mulls a code to make women feel more secure on campuses.
‘What’s Left Unsaid’: Evelyn Ashamallah Captures Magical Memories in Art
The Egyptian artist Evelyn Ashamallah draws on imagination and memory in paintings that tell “stories that deserve to be told.”
Students’ Play About a Disabled Child Succeeds on a Professional Stage
“Minus One”, a play produced by students of Egypt’s Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts, won an extended run at Cairo’s El-Hanager Arts Centre.
Study Finds Gene Linked to Higher Risk of Severe Covid-19
A recent study suggests a gene more prevalent in some ethnic groups increases the likelihood of potentially fatal complications of Covid-19.
‘Between Women Filmmakers’: International Event Reaches Out to Arabs
The Between Women Filmmakers Caravan presents films made by women around the globe. It includes projects tailored to the Arab world.
Oral Covid-19 Drug Shows Promise, but Scientists Want More Data
Arab researchers are among those monitoring the effectiveness and safety of a new oral Covid-19 drug that could reduce hospitalisations and deaths by 50 percent.
Iraqi Artist Afifa Aleiby Fulfills a Life-Long Dream to Exhibit in Cairo
Born in Iraq, the artist Afifa Aleiby trained in Baghdad, Moscow and Italy. Bringing her art to Cairo, she says, represents “a great song of joy.”
Egyptian Editions Help Arab Writers Reach New Readers
Publishers of Egyptian editions say printing locally not only cuts costs, but also helps writers reach a wider public. Some authors strongly agree.
2 Saudi Universities Are Among the World’s Top 100, U.S. Publisher Says
In the latest “Best Global Universities” rankings from “U.S. News & World Report”, two Saudi universities earn spots in the top 100.
Cairo Jazz Festival Builds Bridges Across Nations and Generations
This year’s running of the international Cairo Jazz Festival showcased Egyptian artists alongside Palestinian, Sudanese and Western bands. It paid tribute to jazz’s pioneers, too.
