In Egypt where nationalist anthems are weaponized and satire becomes grounds for persecution, Taraddud stands as an act...
17 OCTOBER 2025 • By Salma Harland
The Orchards of Basra weaves together elements of dreams, memory, and forgotten philosophy, insisting that some stories cannot...
12 SEPTEMBER 2025 • By Jacob Wirtschafter
Mai Serhan is a Palestinian-Egyptian poet, writer, editor and translator. She is the author of, CAIRO: the undelivered...
31 AUGUST 2025 • By Mai Serhan
A novel that explores taboo subjects with exceptional craftsmanship, while reconstructing the “self” from pain and fragmented identities.
8 AUGUST 2025 • By Ahmed Naji
A photo festival backed by a real estate developer puts the spotlight on Cairo's Downtown under transformation.
13 JUNE 2025 • By Iason Athanasiadis
Ashour’s "Granada" trilogy arrives during the ongoing Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza, and a long arc completes...
17 JANUARY 2025 • By Guy Mannes-Abbott
Ibn Shalaby, like many Egyptians, is looking for a job. Yet, unlike most of his fellow citizens, he...
6 DECEMBER 2024 • By Khairy Shalaby
Join us for our July Book Club discussion of "The Oud Player of Cairo" with author Jasmin Attia...
9 JULY 2024 • By Megan Jarrell
