The position of women in the New Kingdom was based on a unique combination of ancient tradition and modern sophistication. The opportunities available to most women were limited by centuries of ...

Pedestrians, donkeys and cars swerved past our table in the narrow cobblestone street of Muiz li Dan Allah. Amir El-lithy's passionate discourse about contemporary art was interrupted by a wedding ...

It’s a fairly customary practice now among women—and, I suspect, especially black women—to sew in, glue in or have full-head weaves attached to their hair when they are buried. But because it seems ...

In Egypt women rappers like Dareen are battling to make their mark in a booming industry long-dominaed by men — Ahmed HASAN Egyptian rapper Dareen is a whirlwind of sharp verses and curly hair on ...

CAIRO (Reuters) - Feminists dismayed that Egypt's revolution is failing to advance their cause are trying to rally disparate women's groups to defend women's rights from perceived threats from ...

Egyptians start playing young and top the world rankings in a game that was brought to the country by the British. It is about to become an Olympic sport. By Cindy Shmerler Nouran Gohar said she ...