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In Search of Freedom! احنا ولاد الكلب الشعب
Written on 10 Jan, 2013 at 18:08 in Articles.مقالات, IDENTITY MAGAZINE | viewed times
Hello! My name is Baheya and I am Egyptian! Two years have passed since I have revolted against torture, abuse, nepotism, and injustice! Behold me now … do you see my face in detention prisons and military trials? Do you see me... (Continue reading)
MORSI’S EGYPT – SEEN THROUGH THE EYES OF A PESSIMIST!
Written on 10 Jan, 2013 at 17:26 in Articles.مقالات, IDENTITY MAGAZINE | viewed times
We have always known that there are dark creatures living in tunnels of their own – regardless of their name – their raison d'etre is women! They wake up in the morning and go to bed every night with one... (Continue reading)
The Misfit #ThatAwkwardMoment #Egypt #Morsi
Written on 7 Oct, 2012 at 18:21 in Articles.مقالات, IDENTITY MAGAZINE | viewed times
I keep reading drafts of our soon-to-be constitution and feel embittered by every clause! Seriously none of it represents me! The whole idea of shoving religion in my face is provoking my worst demons! Religion imposed on my daily life... (Continue reading)
YOUR CRIMES ARE DOCUMENTED ON OUR LAPTOPS #NOSCAF #Jan25
Written on 6 Jan, 2012 at 23:05 in Articles.مقالات, IDENTITY MAGAZINE | viewed times
Over the past 9 months the decisions and actions of SCAF have been a constant disappointment for Egyptians; almost every Friday, there was a demonstration of some sort fighting one form of injustice or the other. Egypt has not changed!... (Continue reading)
شارك في أول برنامج واقعي مصري ..واصنع الفرق
Written on 3 Jan, 2012 at 19:50 in Articles.مقالات, RANDOM/خواطر, مادة اعلانية/ Advertorials | viewed times
هل تريد خوض تجربة قد تغير المشهد التلفزيوني المصري؟ الفرصة متاحة أمامك للاشتراك في برنامج تلفزيون واقع جديد من نوعه يتم إنتاجه لأول مرة في مصر. ... (Continue reading)
GENERATION ADAM @CoreRepublic
Written on 12 Oct, 2011 at 10:49 in Articles.مقالات, CAMPUS MAGAZINE | viewed times
Since I got pregnant in August 2010, I have been on a bumpy hormonal trip; everything seems so intense and magnified but at the same time most things seem trivial and marginal. It is like wearing bifocal glasses while driving... (Continue reading)
Marwa Rakha Interviewed: Egypt: Hopes of Sexual Revolution Dim – By Khaled Diab
“Change will only happen,” Rakha said, “when women have more faith in themselves, get a better education, have goals and interests other than men, and become more involved in the community.”... (Continue reading)
آية بدر: ما فعلته الثورة في فارس الاحلام المصري #Jan25 #Egypt #Tahrir
طبعا المواصفات اتغيرت كتير بعد خمسة وعشرين يناير لدى معظم البنات, لكن يبقى نسبة لا بأس بها لم تتاثر بالاحداث التاريخية ولا علاقة لها بما يحدث حولها, وكلامنا مش عنهم.... موضوعنا عن التغييرات اللي طرأت على نظرة وموقف معظم البنات... (Continue reading)
#Jan25 #Egypt أوعى تنتخب الأسامى دى سواء كانوا مستقلين أو تبع حزب – و انشرها
Written on 13 Mar, 2011 at 14:09 in Articles.مقالات, RANDOM/خواطر | viewed times
الرسالة دى جات لى من المخرج المبدع أحمد عبد الله ... ياريت كلنا ننشر الصفحه دي وياريت كلنا نوصل اسماء الناس دي لكل الناس علشان محدش ينتخبهم تانى ونحاسبهم قائمه بأسماء نواب الحزب الوطنى لعدم انتخابهم و لو فى... (Continue reading)
#Jan25 #Egypt حسنى مبارك: الخيارة كانت فى إيدى و مش عارف راحت فين
Written on 13 Feb, 2011 at 12:22 in Articles.مقالات, RANDOM/خواطر | viewed times
استيقظ الرئيس المخلوع محمد حسنى مبارك صباح السبت 12 فبراير 2011 بعد ثبات عميق دام لأكثر من ثلاثين عاما و أدرك أن الخيارة لم تعد فى يده! وقف أمام الشعب فى بيجامته الحريرية و بدأ يخطب خطاب "البحث عن... (Continue reading)
#Jan25 #Egypt And the Good Guys Won!
Written on 12 Feb, 2011 at 10:10 in Articles.مقالات, RANDOM/خواطر | viewed times
If you had listened to the weak scared voices of those who tried to stifle your passion and rage, if you had listened to those who accepted the dog bones the regime kept throwing at us, if you had been... (Continue reading)
#Jan25 #Egypt مطالب الثورة المصرية – منقول
Written on 10 Feb, 2011 at 13:33 in Articles.مقالات, RANDOM/خواطر | viewed times
مطالبٌ الثورة المصرية مِن مَيدان التّحرير ... (Continue reading)
#Jan25 #Egypt مطالب ثورة الشعب و المطالبة باستقلال الاعلام على قناة الحرة – مروة رخا
مداخلة تليفونية لمروة رخا على قناة الحرة و حوار عن تغطية اعلام النظام المخجل لأحداث ثورة الشعب المطالبة باستقلال الاعلام عن النظام نقلا عن مدونة وائل نوارة: مطالب ثورة الشعب... (Continue reading)
#Jan25 #Egypt Speeches Compared; #Mubarak, #AhmedShafik, #OmarSoliman, and #Ghonim
Written on 8 Feb, 2011 at 17:34 in Articles.مقالات, RANDOM/خواطر | viewed times
His interview yesterday upon his release was amazing! His simple true genuine words mobilized the protesters again! He breathed life into the souls of those who almost gave up. His tears and apologies to the families of the martyrs were... (Continue reading)
#Jan25 #Egypt Marwa Rakha to the Huffington Post: We Fear Retribution
"In his speech... he was talking clearly about investigations, those who were behind the chaos, and those were chanting and shouting for Mubarak to leave and depart were not Egyptians. That's accusing them of grand treason!" Rakha said. "His words... (Continue reading)
#Jan25 #Egypt Marwa Rakha: Interviews from January 25 – February 4
As a freelance correspondent with GRN, I have been reporting and commenting on the events in Egypt since the protests of January 25... (Continue reading)
#25Jan #Egypt Marwa Rakha on the Nicole Sandler Show
Marwa Rakha on the Nicole Sandler Show on RADIO OR NOT ... (Continue reading)
#Jan25 #Egypt The Egyptian Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Written on 5 Feb, 2011 at 10:54 in Articles.مقالات, RANDOM/خواطر | viewed times
I have enjoyed monitoring and listing the counter attack games of the fallen - falling - Egyptian Regime against pro-democracy protesters; here are the tactics they have deployed so far:... (Continue reading)
The Huffington Post: Egypt Women Show Courage Participating In Mubarak Protests
Written on 3 Feb, 2011 at 11:19 in Articles.مقالات, Interviews/ حوارات, Me.أنا مين, RANDOM/خواطر | viewed times
"I just took my cell phone and went," she said. "I met people and we just began talking, regardless of our religion, regardless of our gender, regardless of our age, regardless of our social class, regardless of anything, we were... (Continue reading)
#Jan25 #Egypt لما نزلت المظاهرات
Written on 2 Feb, 2011 at 22:38 in Articles.مقالات, RANDOM/خواطر | viewed times
صحيت الساعة 8:30 صباحا على تليفون من إيمان هاشم ... كنت قلقانة عليها جدا لأنى عارفة انها نزلت يوم جمعة الغضب من الصبح بدرى. طلبت منها تطمننى عليها. قالت لى انها لسة داخلة البيت دلوقتى و انها باتت فى ميدان... (Continue reading)
#Jan25 #Egypt President Mubarak’s Speech – 1 February 2011
Written on 2 Feb, 2011 at 14:48 in Articles.مقالات, RANDOM/خواطر | viewed times
I have to admit that the speech is very well written; it has a strong emotional appeal yet at the same time preserves the image of a toppled president holding on to his dignity. But upon examining it closely -... (Continue reading)
#Jan25 نداء للناس
Written on 27 Jan, 2011 at 22:11 in Articles.مقالات, RANDOM/خواطر | viewed times
هذا ليس بياناً، وإنما نداء.... (Continue reading)
#Jan25 A Message from An Egyptian to All Egyptians
Written on 27 Jan, 2011 at 22:07 in Articles.مقالات, RANDOM/خواطر | viewed times
Egyptians are calling for a 1 million peaceful march all over Egypt after Friday’s prayers.... (Continue reading)
#Jan25 أماكن وقفة جمعة الغضب فى القاهرة
Written on 27 Jan, 2011 at 21:57 in Articles.مقالات, RANDOM/خواطر | viewed times
احتمال الفيسبوك و تويتر يقعوا بكرة اعملوا شير للنوت دى من باب الاحتياط و احفظوها فى ملف على الكومبيوتر لأن النت كمان ممكن يتقطع... (Continue reading)
#Jan25 تفاصيل أماكن وقفة جمعة الغضب
Written on 27 Jan, 2011 at 21:41 in Articles.مقالات, RANDOM/خواطر | viewed times
احتمال الفيسبوك و تويتر يقعوا بكرة اعملوا شير للنوت دى من باب الاحتياط و احفظوها فى ملف على الكومبيوتر لأن النت كمان ممكن يتقطع نقلا عن: كلنا خالد سعيد ... (Continue reading)
# Jan25 If you are injured … If you are a doctor… لو كنت مصاب أو طبيب
Written on 26 Jan, 2011 at 16:09 in Articles.مقالات, RANDOM/خواطر | viewed times
If you are injured do not go to public hospitals! They have orders to report injured protesters! لو كنت مصاب ماتروحش على مستشفى حكومى … عندهم تعليمات بالتبليغ عن التظاهرين المصابين Go to one of the following addresses: روح على... (Continue reading)
#Jan25 To Egyptians who cannot access Facebook or Twitter المصريين اللى مش عارفين يدخلوا على المواقع المحجوبة
Written on 26 Jan, 2011 at 15:27 in Articles.مقالات, RANDOM/خواطر | viewed times
To Egyptians who cannot access Facebook or Twitter @Wa7damasrya Proxy Links: www.torproject.org4 minutes ago via web @Wa7damasrya Proxy Links: http://hotspotshield.com/ Proxy7 minutes ago via web @Wa7damasrya Proxy Links: http://thruseek.info/index.php?q=aHR0cDovL3R3aXR0ZXIuY29tLw%3D%3D8 minutes ago via web @Wa7damasrya Proxy Links: http://1.hidemyass.com/ip-1/encoded/Oi8vd3d3LmRvc3Rvci5vcmc=&f=norefer8 minutes ago via web in... (Continue reading)
Egypt is Sinking! Thinking! Sinking!
Written on 26 Jul, 2010 at 14:15 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
The Economist has published a special report on Egypt and her future after President Mubarak who has now being recognized as the 21st century sick man of the Middle East.... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Niqab ban in France stirs controversy again
Written on 25 Jul, 2010 at 14:22 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
In October 2009, the Niqab (or face cover) stirred a lot of controversy when the late Sheikh Mohammed Tantawi - head of Al Azhar and Egypt's Imam - asked a 13 year old girl to uncover her face while he... (Continue reading)
Egypt: And the First Arabic Domain goes to … President Mubarak
Written on 21 Jun, 2010 at 4:53 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Egyptian President, Mohamed Hosni Mubarak registered the first Arabic domain in Egypt:مبارك.مصر ... (Continue reading)
Attention Bloggers: Working with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Liberty
Written on 11 Jun, 2010 at 19:18 in Articles.مقالات, RANDOM/خواطر | viewed times
The trainers of the workshops are Egypt's most prominent bloggers and experts in the field like Malek Mustafa, Nora Younis, Hossam El Hamalawy, Adham El Shahabi, Deema Shaheen, Wael Abbas and Marwa Rakha.... (Continue reading)
Egypt: No Longer Jewel of the Nile
Written on 21 May, 2010 at 4:01 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Four of the seven upstream Nile Basin Initiative countries have decided to sign a new Nile deal. Despite strong Egyptian and Sudanese opposition, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Ethiopia signed a new water-sharing agreement. The other three countries, Kenya, Burundi and... (Continue reading)
Egypt: The Capital of Hell on Earth
Written on 17 Dec, 2009 at 3:28 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Many Egyptian bloggers and activists have been detained by State Security on various occasions and for various reasons - real or fake - Wa7da Masreya interviewed several bloggers and posted a detailed post on torture techniques and psychological tricks those... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Synagogue Gone … Synagone
Written on 15 Dec, 2009 at 3:24 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
In 2008, Moftasa stumbled upon an old synagogue that was turned into an office for theNational Democratic Party (Egypt's ruling party). It is amazing how the very same Egyptians who were infuriated over Switzerland's decision to ban building minarets are... (Continue reading)
Nawal El Saadawy for President
Written on 11 Dec, 2009 at 16:36 in Articles.مقالات, RANDOM/خواطر | viewed times
They told her: "You are a savage and dangerous woman." She replied: "I am speaking the truth. And the truth is savage and dangerous."... (Continue reading)
Marwa Rakha – Egypt’s most influential people
Written on 1 Dec, 2009 at 6:49 in Interviews/ حوارات, Me.أنا مين | viewed times
Marwa Rakha Egypt's most influential people Euphoria Magazine December 2009 ... (Continue reading)
Egypt: A fine line between patriotism and chauvinism
Written on 28 Nov, 2009 at 3:11 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Alaa Mubarak, the Egyptian President's eldest son, turned into a national hero when he called live on TV and beat the drums of war. From the President's son to renowned actors and actresses, media figures, writers, and Facebook users, fury has... (Continue reading)
Egypt: President Mubarak and the Egyptian Dignity
Written on 24 Nov, 2009 at 3:03 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
In the aftermath of the Egypt-Algeria match in Sudan, Egyptian football fans demonstrated in Zamalek in front of the Algerian embassy in Cairo on Thursday night and on Friday afternoon. The President's eldest son, Alaa Mubarak, instigated the riots live... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Alaa Mubarak for President?
Written on 23 Nov, 2009 at 2:53 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Today Egyptians want Alaa Mubarak - Hosni Mubarak's eldest son - for president!... (Continue reading)
Egyptians! Algerians! Wake UP!
Written on 14 Nov, 2009 at 2:44 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
From ferocious marketing campaigns to Facebook wars, hacking, and owl burning, the November 14th match between Egypt and Algeria has turned into an ugly war. Egyptian-Algerian actor Ahmed Mekky dedicates this wake-up call to the hypnotized mob:... (Continue reading)
Egypt: One day before playing Algeria
Written on 13 Nov, 2009 at 2:25 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Tension is building up over the decisive football match between Egypt and Algeria due to take place in Cairo on November 14. The encounter will determine which of the two teams will qualify to next year's FIFA World Cup in... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Egyptian Male Blogger Orders Artificial Hymen
Written on 29 Oct, 2009 at 2:09 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
When Radio Netherlands broadcasted an Arabic translation of the Artificial Virginity Hymen kit, when Youm7 newspaper announced that the product will be available on the Egyptian market for LE 83, when conservative parliament members in Egypted wanted the product banned... (Continue reading)
Will Egypt import Chinese Hymens?
Written on 10 Oct, 2009 at 1:33 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
While bleeding on the wedding night is still the proof of the bride's honor in Egypt and Middle Eastern countries, Radio Netherlands broadcasted an Arabic translation of the Chinese advertisement of the Artificial Virginity Hymen kit. Youm7 newspaper announced that... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Will Farouk Hosni be Unesco’s Next Director General ?
Written on 22 Sep, 2009 at 1:15 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Egyptian Minister of Culture, Farouk Hosni has made it to the fourth round of voting for the post of Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), the global institution concerned with genuine dialogue based upon... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Bloggers call for a fun-filled harassment-free Eid
Written on 16 Sep, 2009 at 1:09 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
As Eid Al Fitr approaches, women in Egypt are bracing themselves for even more sexual harassment than what has already become a disturbing norm. Bloggers and online activists are also joining forces to fight the phenomenon, calling for a fun-filled... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Heba Mohammed Najeeb – between a rock and a hard place
Written on 8 Aug, 2009 at 23:47 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Between those who support her right to choose and those who urge her to conform to traditions and Saudi law, 27-year-old EgyptianHeba Najeeb is trapped between a rock and a hard place.... (Continue reading)
Egypt: What’s good for the goose is NOT good for the gander
Written on 17 Jul, 2009 at 23:39 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
When Marwa El Sherbini was shot dead in a German court Facebook users and the Egyptian blogosphere mourned her as the victim of the veil, the victim of racism, and the victim of her beliefs. But when a heap of... (Continue reading)
Egyptian Rap Song in support of Iran
Written on 26 Jun, 2009 at 23:10 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Urging Egyptian youth to fight against corruption, Wa7da Masreya posted an Egyptian rap song[EN & AR] in support of Iran.... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Court bans Porn Sites
Written on 15 May, 2009 at 22:50 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Lawyer Nizar Ghorab (Ghorab translates to Crow in Arabic) filed a lawsuit calling for banning porn sites because they destroy the core values of the Egyptian society. The Administrative Court in Cairo ruled in his favor. Between anger and sarcasm,... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Plans for Sexual Harassment Film Unveiled
Written on 29 Apr, 2009 at 22:46 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
After the success of Egypt's Anti-Harassment Day, Egyptian blogger Asser Yasser invited women to share their personal experiences with this issue.... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Stigmatized by AIDS
Written on 28 Apr, 2009 at 22:40 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
According to the UNICEF, reported HIV prevalence is low in Egypt – ranging from 2,900 to 13,000 individuals - but there is very limited access to information for those most at risk and weak provisions for people living with HIV.... (Continue reading)
Egypt: April 18 Declared Anti-Harassment Day
Written on 13 Apr, 2009 at 22:24 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
A Facebook campaign calling for a silent demonstration on April 18 against the harassment of women and girls in Egypt is slowly gathering momentum. The call for allowing Egyptian women to move around in safety in their country, was sparked... (Continue reading)
Long awaited victory for Baha’is in Egypt
Written on 19 Mar, 2009 at 21:46 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
After many years of being denied the right to legal documentation, Egypt's Supreme Administrative Court removed any grounds for preventing Baha'is from receiving proper official identity documents.... (Continue reading)
Marwa Rakha on Al Jazeera International
Written on 16 Mar, 2009 at 22:01 in OTHER SHOWS, Shows.برامج | viewed times
I was pleasantly surprised when Sarah El Ansary of Al Jazeera International invited me as a guest on their Inside Story to talk about the internet, blogging, online activism, and freedom of speech in Egypt.... (Continue reading)
Egyptian bloggers unite in the face of terrorism
Written on 4 Mar, 2009 at 21:02 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Eman AbdElRahman wrote about how the Egyptian blogosphere reacted to Al Hussein bombs on February 22 that resulted in the death of a French tourist and the injury of more than 20 people. Today, I will write about a... (Continue reading)
To females traveling to Egypt … or to the US
Written on 23 Feb, 2009 at 20:27 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Lebanese Dr As'ad Abu Khalil of The Angry Arab News Service tells females traveling to Egypt:... (Continue reading)
Egypt’s Leading Women
Written on 14 Feb, 2009 at 20:12 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Egyptian women, like many other women, have great potential once they unleash their power. Eva habil, Passant Refaat, and Radwa Saad El Din are three women who took the lead in three different fields. Marwa Rakha has more in this... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Local Reflections on “Going Local”
Written on 2 Feb, 2009 at 19:53 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Nermeen Edrees of Global Voices Online wrote about Egypt's Going Local Campaign. Today Blogger Juka celebrates the launch of the initiative's facebook group, Ahmed Al Sabbagh reacts to Facebook itself going local while another two bloggers dictate their terms to... (Continue reading)
Egypt: “Kleenex” Literature at the Cairo International Bookfair
Written on 28 Jan, 2009 at 19:50 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
With more than 15 new titles, Egyptian bloggers took the 2009 Cairo International Book Fair by storm. Conventional writers label bloggers' literature as "Kleenex" Literature. Ghada Abdel Aal spoke up on behalf of bloggers. Ahmed Al Sabbagh wrote:... (Continue reading)
Erin Brockovich wanted in Egypt
Written on 28 Jan, 2009 at 17:09 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Egyptian Blogger sued for slander and looses. Zeinobia wrote about Tamer Mabrouk who blogs from Port Said and who published a report supported by photography showing how “Trust Chemical Industries” Company was polluting the Lake Manzala with its chemical wastes... (Continue reading)
The Egyptian Bloggers Bookfair
Written on 22 Jan, 2009 at 17:04 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
With more than 15 new titles, Egyptian bloggers take the 2009 Cairo International Book Fair by storm. Mohamed Hamdy wrote:... (Continue reading)
Egyptian bloggers visit injured Palestinians
Written on 8 Jan, 2009 at 17:02 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Several groups of injured Palestinians crossed into the Egyptian territory via the Rafah Crossing and blogger Ahmed Al Sabbagh and blogger Mohamed Hamdy organized a morale-boosting visit to the Red Crescent Hospital. Al Sabbagh wrote upon his return:... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Bloggers on the Fence
Written on 7 Jan, 2009 at 16:58 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Sitting on the fence requires objectivity, tolerance, and integrity. Mona Eltahawy chose to sit on the fence and Amr Gharbeia asks people to choose a solution. In her post: "On Fence Toughtest Stance in Mideast", Mona Eltahawy stated that:... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Gamal Eid detained and deported from Jordan
Written on 20 Dec, 2008 at 16:36 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
The Jordanian intelligence prevents Gamal Eid, the General Manager of the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI), from entering Jordan ... (Continue reading)
Abu Hadeed: Egypt’s first Computer Game
Written on 18 Dec, 2008 at 4:50 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Abu Hadeed is Egypt's first original computer game. ... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Inanities on Homosexuality
Written on 11 Dec, 2008 at 4:38 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Sarah Carr, blogger and journalist addresses how a published feature titled “Honey, I’m homosexual” and online comments perpetuate myths about homosexuality and, in doing so, contributes to the culture of intolerance in Egyptian society.... (Continue reading)
Is Secularism the answer to Egypt’s Sectarianism?
Written on 27 Nov, 2008 at 3:58 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Egypt has always been known as an Islamic country where Muslims, Christians, and Jews peacefully co-existed. Today this is no longer the case. Is secularism the solution? Following is an outline of the discussion taking place on Egyptian blogs today.... (Continue reading)
Egypt: 89% of Youth Support Internet Censorship Law
Written on 26 Nov, 2008 at 3:51 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Eighty-nine per cent of Egyptian young men and women surveyed recently stated that they are in favour of an Internet censorship law. Bloggers Times shares the most recent statistics on Egyptian internet users in this post, translated by Marwa Rakha... (Continue reading)
Egypt: No More Natural Gas to Israel
Written on 20 Nov, 2008 at 3:36 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
An Egyptian court has banned the export of natural gas to Israel. Marwa Rakha briefs us about the deal, and what an Egyptian blogger is writing about the court order in this post. ... (Continue reading)
Egypt on Fire: The Gloves and The Invisible Hand
Written on 19 Nov, 2008 at 3:26 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
On Thursday November 6th when Egyptians were celebrating Obama's Victory, Al Ghad Party went up in flames. You can read about the initial blogosphere reactions here and here. Today I am sharing with you Wael Nawara's statements regarding the incident.... (Continue reading)
Egypt: No Sexual Harassment Here, says the First Lady
Written on 19 Nov, 2008 at 3:24 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Sexual harassment is a real threat in Egypt. A study shows that two-thirds of men harass women, and bloggers have repeatedly written about it -- but Egypt's first lady Suzanne Mubarak says it is not a phenomenon and just a... (Continue reading)
Egypt Ranks High in Corruption
Written on 18 Nov, 2008 at 3:19 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Egypt ranks 115 in Transparency International's Corruption Perception Index, which tracks 180 countries by their perceived levels of corruption, as determined by expert assessments and opinion surveys. The rankings are in ascending order, with the more corrupt countries scoring higher... (Continue reading)
Egypt for Sale
Written on 17 Nov, 2008 at 3:15 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Word is out that every Egyptian citizen who is over 21 years old will own a part of Egypt's public sector companies and factories. The announcement has been the core topic of talk shows and has made its way to... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Sexual Harassment Victims, Keep your Mouth Shut!
Written on 6 Nov, 2008 at 2:48 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
On November 1, Al Masry Al Youm shocked its readers with an article about two girls who went to the police station to report a sexual harassment incident but instead, they were detained for six hours and harassed by the... (Continue reading)
Speaking of Sexual Harassment: Noha makes Egyptians proud!
Written on 24 Oct, 2008 at 2:42 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
In an unprecedented case, sexual harasser Sherif Gommaa was sentenced to three years behind bars, hard labour, and was also ordered to pay 5,001 Egyptian pounds fine to Noha Roshdy Saleh for groping her in the street. Egyptian blogger rejoice.... (Continue reading)
Jihad Hackers
Written on 17 Sep, 2008 at 3:49 in Articles.مقالات, RANDOM/خواطر | viewed times
Within the "enlightened" crowd, emails about hackers, hacking techniques, names of hackers, and protecting one's account from being hacked have been circulating. Facebook's liberal activists were the main target of hackers who took over accounts, changed the name of the... (Continue reading)
Suez Canal donates 1,000,000 Egyptian Pounds to Doweika Victims
Written on 16 Sep, 2008 at 2:20 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
ser Mattar, many Egyptians were happy to find out that Suez Canal canceled its annual celebration on September 14 to donate a total of one million Egyptian Pounds to support the victims of the Doweika tragedy. Scores of people were... (Continue reading)
The Egyptian Ministry of “Hisbah” – Fact or fiction?
Written on 15 Sep, 2008 at 3:38 in Articles.مقالات, RANDOM/خواطر | viewed times
This word "hisbah" has been popping up a lot in my face lately and it is usually associated with three things: 1) Saudi Arabia 2) The Muslim Brothers 3) An Egyptian intellectual, writer, artist, or thinker.... (Continue reading)
Not Guilty: Egypt’s Ferry Disaster
Written on 30 Jul, 2008 at 2:16 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
On February 3, 2006 Al-Salam ferry sank in the middle of the Red Sea killing more than 1,000 people who were coming to Safaga, Egypt from Saudi Arabia. The passengers were mainly Egyptian workers in Saudi Arabia, who were returning... (Continue reading)
Egypt Silences the Voice of Iran
Written on 29 Jul, 2008 at 2:10 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Egyptian authorities shut down the Cairo office of an Iranian TV network over a film that justifies the killing of former Egyptian President Anwar Sadat by Islamic militants. Marwa Rakha sums up the opinions of Egyptian blogger Dina Ayoub about... (Continue reading)
Hail thee Ostrich Land – new Egyptian media censorship law coming up!
Written on 24 Jul, 2008 at 3:27 in Articles.مقالات, RANDOM/خواطر | viewed times
I got an email from my friend Tamer El Meehy saying "Do something!" as he forwarded me a copy of the draft of the new Egyptian law of audio-visual transmission and monitoring the internet. In plain English, Egyptian Big Brother... (Continue reading)
Mourning A Sexually Harassed Egypt
Written on 22 Jul, 2008 at 2:07 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
think the 17% of women who have reported not being harassed on the streets either live under a rock & never come out, or are too ashamed to admit to it, or maybe think that saying it never happened... (Continue reading)
THOU SHALT NOT OBJECT AS THINE HEAD I CENSOR
Written on 17 Jul, 2008 at 3:12 in Articles.مقالات, RANDOM/خواطر | viewed times
"When you grow up" was the answer I got to most of the questions I asked in my childhood or in my troublesome teens be it as simple as wearing making or as complex as making babies. Time and experience... (Continue reading)
The S-Word – Sex in a City in Egypt
Written on 3 Jun, 2008 at 23:25 in Articles.مقالات, RANDOM/خواطر | viewed times
Today a fellow writer, in a casual chat, asked me why girls refuse and adamantly resist getting intimate with their beau. He complained of the fact that girls feel that the s-word impacts the interest, or the lack of interest,... (Continue reading)
Egyptian Bloggers Ask: WHY?
Written on 16 Jan, 2008 at 16:54 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
It seems that most posts from the Egyptian blogosphere are attempts at finding answers to the many whys and hows in their heads. Sandmonkey asked why blame Egypt and answered:... (Continue reading)
