Egypt

In Luxor, Egypt Projects Renewed Tourism Economy

In Luxor, Egypt Projects Renewed Tourism Economy

Art historian William Carruthers explores the modern city of Luxor and the ancient site of Thebes along the...

10 APRIL 2023 • By William Carruthers
“The Stranger”—a Short Story by Hany Ali Said

“The Stranger”—a Short Story by Hany Ali Said

Far from home, in inhospitable conditions, an unlikely friendship is struck.

2 APRIL 2023 • By Hany Ali Said
“Raise Your Head High”—new fiction from Leila Aboulela

“Raise Your Head High”—new fiction from Leila Aboulela

Cairo-born novelist Leila Aboulela weaves the sad story of two sisters' alienation on the eve of the uprising...

5 MARCH 2023 • By Leila Aboulela
Coming of Age in a Revolution

Coming of Age in a Revolution

A young Egyptian woman comes of age at the dawn of the Arab uprising in Cairo, but ultimately...

5 MARCH 2023 • By Lushik Lotus Lee
Art World Picks: Albraehe, Kerem Yavuz, Zeghidour, Amer & Tatah

Art World Picks: Albraehe, Kerem Yavuz, Zeghidour, Amer & Tatah

The Markaz Review recommends the following exhibitions, on now in Paris, New York, Montpellier, London, Marseille and Beirut.

12 DECEMBER 2022 • By TMR
Stadiums, Ghosts & Games—Football’s International Intrigue

Stadiums, Ghosts & Games—Football’s International Intrigue

Francisco Letelier reminisces on his soccer identities in Chile and the USA, while delving into the international politics...

15 NOVEMBER 2022 • By Francisco Letelier
Nawal El-Saadawi, a Heroine in Prison

Nawal El-Saadawi, a Heroine in Prison

Ibrahim Fawzy remembers the late, great Egyptian feminist author, doctor and activist Nawal El-Saadawi.

15 OCTOBER 2022 • By Ibrahim Fawzy
Cassette Tapes Once Captured Egypt’s Popular Culture

Cassette Tapes Once Captured Egypt’s Popular Culture

Mariam Elnohazy reviews "Media of the Masses," a new book on the history of Egyptian cassette culture.

10 OCTOBER 2022 • By Ali al-Muqri
“Another German”—a short story by Ahmed Awadalla

“Another German”—a short story by Ahmed Awadalla

An Egyptian refugee in Berlin, longing for a home of his own, hopes love is around the corner.

15 SEPTEMBER 2022 • By Shahd Alshammari
My Berlin Triptych: On Museums and Restitution

My Berlin Triptych: On Museums and Restitution

Filmmaker and historian Viola Shafik muses on German art, colonialism and restitution in Berlin.

15 SEPTEMBER 2022 • By Viola Shafik
Attack on Salman Rushdie is Shocking Tip of the Iceberg

Attack on Salman Rushdie is Shocking Tip of the Iceberg

An attack on one writer anywhere is an attack on freedom of expression everywhere.

15 AUGUST 2022 • By Jordan Elgrably
Editorial: Is the World Driving Us Mad?

Editorial: Is the World Driving Us Mad?

The world may be driving us crazy, but sharing our stories across cultures and borders is one way...

15 JULY 2022 • By TMR
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