When Resting Feels Like Failure: Social Media, Entrepreneurship, and Burnout Among Young Egyptians

For many young Egyptians today, work no longer ends when the workday ends. Its productivity Expanded Beyond offices, universities and formal employment in almost every aspect of daily life, social media is powered by providing constant motivation, entrepreneurial advice, startup success stories, productivity “hacks”, networking strategies and self-improvement content. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and … Read more

Italians and Egyptians: A Shared Story Across the Mediterranean

I returned to my family home in Liguria this year to celebrate Easter – a day that most Italians consider synonymous with gathering. As dozens of relatives sat around a table laden with colorful vegetables and grilled meats, a scene from a book came to mind and stuck with me. Unfold like this. It’s Easter … Read more

Millions of Egyptians Game Daily as Addiction Rates Climb

Every day in the apartments of Cairo and the cafés of crowded Giza neighborhoods, millions of Egyptians sit in front of their computers or pull their phones out of their pockets, preparing to play for hours. For most people, gaming is a leisure activity. For a growing number, this is an activity that is difficult … Read more

Egyptians Among Dozens Injured in UAE Iran Attacks

Three people were killed and dozens injured in Iranian raids targeting the United Arab Emirates. The UAE Ministry of Defense announced that its air defenses have intercepted 165 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles, and 541 Iranian drones since Iran launched a wave of retaliatory strikes on February 28. Announce Sunday. According to the official statement, … Read more