# El-Shai

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## Posts

- [What Did Huda Shaarawi Actually Want for Egyptian Women?](https://www.el-shai.com/what-did-huda-shaarawi-actually-want-for-egyptian-women/): Most Egyptians know Huda Shaarawi's name. Many know the story of her removing her face veil at a Cairo train station in 1923.
- [How to Make Your Car Smarter Instead of Replacing It, According to Badr El Din Automotive Accessories & Tuning](https://www.el-shai.com/car-smarter-badr-el-din-automotive-accessories-tuning/): From smart screens to ambient lighting, Badr El Din Automotive Accessories & Tuning highlights how technology can help drivers modernize their existing cars without necessarily buying new ones.
- [Egyptian History Teacher Uses Lessons to Promote Misogyny and Rewrite Women's History](https://www.el-shai.com/egyptian-history-teacher-uses-lessons-to-promote-misogyny-and-rewrite-womens-history/): A history teacher is supposed to teach students what happened in the past, not rewrite it to justify his personal beliefs.
- [Your Guide to D-CAF 2026: Performances, Exhibitions, Workshops and More](https://www.el-shai.com/d-caf-2026-performances-exhibitions-workshops/): D-CAF is returning for its 14th edition from October 11 to November 2, 2026, bringing contemporary dance, theatre, visual art, music, workshops, discussions and international collaborations to venues across Cairo, with selected performances also heading to Alexandria.
- [German Streamer Benjamool, Who Says He Puts Himself in “Risky Situations” for Content, Was Attacked by Kids in Cairo](https://www.el-shai.com/german-streamer-benjamool-who-says-he-puts-himself-in-risky-situations-for-content-was-attacked-by-kids-in-cairo/): Videos of German streamer Benjamool being chased and having stones thrown at him by kids in Cairo have been circulating online, with security authorities reportedly looking into the incident.
- [Amira Adeeb’s “Gay Wedding” Controversy: When Our Obsession With Masculinity Meets Zero Fact-Checking](https://www.el-shai.com/amira-adeebs-gay-wedding-controversy/): A group of friends in Germany decided to celebrate a 15-year friendship by throwing a fake wedding.
- [The Arab Music Festival Finally Got Everyone Talking About It. Just Not for the Right Reasons.](https://www.el-shai.com/the-arab-music-festival-everyone-talking/): There is a certain irony in what has happened to the Arab Music Festival over the last 24 hours.
- [What the Hell Is Happening With Egypt’s Film Festivals?](https://www.el-shai.com/what-is-happening-with-egypts-film-festivals/): Alexandria stopped. Ismailia disappeared from the calendar. Egypt’s National Film Festival has been gone for years.
- [Thinking of Going to She Arts, or Any Other Event, Alone? Here’s Why You Should Stop Overthinking and Just Go!](https://www.el-shai.com/going-to-she-arts-or-any-other-event-alone/): Thinking about going to She Arts Festival this October, but waiting for someone to come with you?
- [Egypt’s Minister of Media Diaa Rashwan Announces New Plans for Egypt’s Digital Media Sphere: What’s Announced?](https://www.el-shai.com/egypts-digital-media-sector-new-plans-by-ministry/): Egypt’s digital media sector could see several changes after a September 21 meeting between State Minister for Media Diaa Rashwan and the editors-in-chief of licensed news websites, where they discussed several proposals and professional decisions.
- [We Tried the iPhone 18 Pro Against the 16 Pro and 17 Pro. Is It Actually Worth Upgrading?](https://www.el-shai.com/is-the-iphone-18-pro-actually-worth-it/): After upgrading to the iPhone 18 Pro, I wanted to answer a much simpler question than you’ll find in most technical reviews: Is it actually worth buying?
- [Christina Lyon on Gala de Danza's Egyptian Debut at the Grand Egyptian Museum | El-Shai](https://www.el-shai.com/christina-lyon-gala-de-danza-egypt-debut/): Christina Lyon, founder and artistic director of Gala de Danza, shares the story behind the international performing arts platform and its upcoming debut in Egypt.
- [Egypt Requires Schools to Support Inclusive Education. Why Are Some Children Still Being Turned Away?](https://www.el-shai.com/inclusive-education-egypt/): Egypt has policies designed to ensure children who need additional educational support/inclusive education can access mainstream schools.
- [After His Appeal Was Rejected by a Swiss Court: The Full Story Behind Ramadan Sobhi’s Four-Year Doping Ban](https://www.el-shai.com/ramadan-sobhi-anti-doping-case-swiss-court/): The case started with an anti-doping dispute in Egypt, then moved to WADA, CAS, and eventually Switzerland, where Ramadan Sobhi’s legal team challenged the ruling on formal grounds.
- [All of Ed Sheeran’s Opening Acts Have Dropped Out In Support Of Macklemore](https://www.el-shai.com/ed-sheeran-acts-drop-out-mackelmore/): After Macklemore’s forced departure from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour, Finneas, Lukas Graham, Beoga, and Aaron Rowe have also pulled out.
- [Trying the 80s AI Photo Trend? Here’s What You Should Know Before Uploading Your Photos](https://www.el-shai.com/80s-ai-photo-trend/): Right now, everyone’s going back to the '80s in the new 80s AI Photo trend.
- [The ‘Fresh Start Effect’: Why Fresh Pens Control Our Brains and Drain Our Wallets](https://www.el-shai.com/the-fresh-start-effect-back-to-school/): There’s a godly high in buying fresh school supplies, convinced this year will be different.
- [Why Are The United Nations Adapting a New World Map?](https://www.el-shai.com/united-nations-new-world-map/): On 4 September, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution called “Correct the Map,” led by the West African nation Togo and supported by the African Union.
- [Jad Shwery on Controversy, and Finding His Voice | جاد شويري عن الجدل والتمرد: البلبلة وراها نقاش](https://www.el-shai.com/jad-shwery-on-controversy-and-finding-his-voice/): In an honest conversation, Jad Shwery looks back at the moments that shaped his career, from the controversy surrounding his early work to the artistic freedom and personal convictions that continue to define him today.
- [Al Ismaelia, UNESCO and EUE Partner to Bring Youth Artists Programme to Downtown Cairo](https://www.el-shai.com/al-ismaelia-unesco-eue-partner-downtown-cairo/): Al Ismaelia for Real Estate Investment, UNESCO’s Regional Office for Egypt and Sudan, and European Universities in Egypt (EUE) have partnered to bring the Youth Artists Programme to Downtown Cairo, bringing together 21 emerging artists aged 17–25 from Egypt, Sudan and Palestine.
- [Al Arabia Cinema International and Cairo Films Sign Strategic Partnership, “Sahar El Layali 2” to Launch New Generation of Arabic Productions](https://www.el-shai.com/al-arabia-cinema-and-cairo-films-sahar-el-layali-2/): Al Arabia Cinema International and Cairo Films for Artistic Production are pleased to announce the long-term strategic partnership "Sahar El Layali 2" aimed at developing, financing, producing, and distributing a distinguished portfolio of Arabic films and television series.
- [Mahmoud Emad Receives YouTube Silver Creator Award After Building a Distinctive Digital Media Presence](https://www.el-shai.com/mahmoud-emad-receives-youtuhe-silver-creator-award/): Egyptian content creator and presenter Mahmoud Emad has officially received the YouTube Silver Creator Award, following his channel’s achievement of surpassing 100,000 subscribers.
- [Why Did the ‘Qa3 El-Hamour’ Trend Become Politicized, and How Did a SpongeBob Joke Turn Into Political Rumors, Agenda-Pushing Claims, and Judicial Review?](https://www.el-shai.com/qa3-el-hamour-trend-politicization/): From a SpongeBob joke to a politically charged trend, Qa3 El-Hamour quickly became more than just internet chaos.
- [Why Did Egyptians Stop Speaking Coptic, and Why Aren’t We Teaching It in Schools?](https://www.el-shai.com/why-did-egyptians-stop-speaking-coptic/): Coptic is commonly treated as an Orthodox Christian language.
- [Heidi Khalid & Hadi El-Bagouri on “2olly”: Inside Their Creative Chemistry and Everything in Between](https://www.el-shai.com/heidi-khalid-hadi-elbagouri-2olly/): In our latest feature, newlyweds Heidi Khalid and Director Hadi El-Bagouri sit down with El-Shai to talk about “2olly”, Heidi’s latest song, and the creative journey that they both went through and brought the project to life.
- [Why Do Cairo Fashion Editorials like Casablanca's Latest Keep Centering Europe’s Idea of Beauty and Exploiting Egyptians?](https://www.el-shai.com/cairo-fashion-editorials-casablanca-egyptians/): Casablanca’s latest campaign does not simply use Cairo as a location.
- [Why Are Some of Your (and Our) Human-Made Posts Suddenly Getting an “AI Info” Label on Meta?](https://www.el-shai.com/ai-info-meta-posts/): If you’ve noticed an “AI Info” label appearing on some of our Meta platforms images recently, you might understandably assume that the image was generated by artificial intelligence.
- [Inside Shahyn’s Newest EP, “Taltesh”](https://www.el-shai.com/inside-shahyns-newest-ep-taltesh/): Some projects don’t begin with a fixed direction.
- [Cairene Chronicles #4: The Bribe That Built the Cairo Tower](https://www.el-shai.com/the-bribe-that-built-the-cairo-tower/): Egypt in the 1950s was a very different place.
- [“Mutiny” Brings Jason Statham Back to Egyptian Cinemas](https://www.el-shai.com/mutiny-jason-statham/): Instead of locking the action down in a single location, “Mutiny’s” story kicks off on the open sea before escalating into an all-out war against a massive international criminal network.
- [Family of 4 Killed in New Cairo: What the Authorities Have Concluded So Far](https://www.el-shai.com/family-of-4-killed-in-new-cairo/): A family of four was killed in New Cairo after a suspect allegedly targeted the father over cash and gold kept at home, and was later arrested.
- [Massive Security Gaps in Egypt’s Telecom Sector Leave Citizens Vulnerable to Identity Theft](https://www.el-shai.com/massive-security-gaps-egypt-telecom-sector/): Earlier this month, the telecom sector faced a new case as a court sentenced Amr Emara to 25 years in prison over a phone number he had bought for an acquaintance.
- [We Tried to Stay Out of the Sizzler Prayer Controversy. Then We Saw the Fired Manager's Video](https://www.el-shai.com/sizzler-prayer-controversy/): A complaint about prayer inside Sizzler ended with its Mall of Arabia branch manager losing his job.
- [Who Is Egypt’s Fake Judge? Inside the Court Impersonation Case That’s Going Viral](https://www.el-shai.com/who-is-egypts-fake-judge/): Recent videos and claims have surfaced online showing a man sitting on the judicial bench inside North Cairo Court while wearing what appeared to be a judicial sash.
- [Barbara O’Neill Was Banned From Giving Health Advice. Now She Is Hosting a Wellness Retreat in El Gouna](https://www.el-shai.com/barbara-oneill-hosting-wellness-retreat-el-gouna/): A six-day “wellness journey” featuring Barbara O’Neill is being promoted in El Gouna as an opportunity to learn about natural health.
- [After Sara Khalifa’s Papers Were Sent to the Grand Mufti: Who Is She, and Does She Deserve What Is Happening?](https://www.el-shai.com/who-is-sara-khalifa/): Egyptian presenter and entertainment producer Sara Khalifa is accused of financing and helping manage a major synthetic-drug organization.
- [The Debate Behind Shabjdeed’s Saint Levant Diss: Is Palestinian Identity About Heritage or the Struggle?](https://www.el-shai.com/shabjdeed-saint-levant-palestinian-identity/): I initially agreed completely with Shabjdeed. Saint Levant’s privileged, highly commercial version of Palestinian identity had always made me uncomfortable.
- [The “Ceuta Invasion” Explained: How an Online Rumor Sent Tens of Thousands Toward a European Border in Africa](https://www.el-shai.com/ceuta-invasion-morocco-spain-migrants/): Up to 60,000 people entered the Spanish-controlled city of Ceuta from Morocco within two days.
- [Before Mocking Egypt’s Women’s National Football Team, Look at the System Behind Them](https://www.el-shai.com/system-in-egypts-womens-national-football-team/): Six nil is a terrible scoreline. There is no honest way around that.
- [Jayda Mansour on Meaningful Cinema, Challenging Roles & Her Transformation in 'Underage' | El-Shai](https://www.el-shai.com/jayda-mansour-meaningful-cinema-underage-el-shai/): In this exclusive with El-Shai, actress Jayda Mansour opens up about the moments that shaped her journey—from childhood cinema trips with her mother that sparked her love for film, to her passion for choosing meaningful roles that push her beyond her comfort zone.
- [UN Global Compact CEO Sanda Ojiambo Visits Cairo to Boost Egypt’s Responsible Business Scene](https://www.el-shai.com/un-global-compact-ceo-sanda-ojiambo-visits-cairo/): The UN Assistant Secretary-General met with top officials and CEOs to push climate action, support women in leadership, and strengthen Egypt’s private sector competitiveness.
- [Zendaya Sparks Fury Over 3,000-Year-Old Iranian Artifact Earrings During ‘The Odyssey’ Press Tour](https://www.el-shai.com/zendaya-sparks-fury-over-3000-year-old-iranian-artifact-earrings-during-the-odyssey-press-tour/): What was intended as a high-fashion “method dressing” moment for Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film The Odyssey has quickly erupted into a fierce global controversy.
- [Ahmed Essam El-Sayed on Stand-Up, Acting 'Bubbles', and Failure](https://www.el-shai.com/ahmed-essam-el-sayed-interview/): In this captivating, in-depth conversation, we sit down with actor and stand-up comedian Ahmed Essam El-Sayed for an honest, insightful look at the complexities of performance, the evolution of his craft, and the creative vision driving his career.
- [Egypt's National Theatre Festival Unveils 34 Productions for Its 19th Edition](https://www.el-shai.com/egypts-national-theatre-festival-19th-edition/): Egypt's National Theatre Festival has officially revealed the lineup for its 19th edition, with 34 productions selected for the official competition and three additional performances featured as part of the festival's fringe program.
- [Meet Rowaidah Bibers: The Woman Leading the PR Industry like a True Pro.](https://www.el-shai.com/rowaidah-bibers-world-pr-day-the-pros/): World PR Day shines a spotlight on the storytellers behind the brands and public figures we know.
- [The Falklands Debate: Why Argentina’s World Cup Banner Ignited a Geopolitical Firestorm](https://www.el-shai.com/falklands-debate-argentina-banner-geopolitics/): After their semifinal victory over England, Argentine players cheered on the pitch with a fan-made sign claiming the Falklands Islands. What does it mean?
- [Egypt’s World Cup homecoming deserved a celebration that honored the moment, but instead, it became a chaotic lesson in commercialized mediocrity.](https://www.el-shai.com/egypts-world-cup-return-commercialized-mediocrity/): We Waited Years for This Feeling. Then We Turned Egypt's World Cup homecoming Into a Concert.
- [Donia & Amy Samir Ghanem Return with Nelly W Sherihan 11 Years Later for A Second Season Set, to Start Filming this September](https://www.el-shai.com/donia-amy-samir-ghanem-nelly-w-sherihan-2/): Director Karim El-Sobky is officially gearing up to shoot the highly anticipated second season of the hit comedy series Nelly W Sherihan, with filming scheduled to kick off this September, and scheduled for release Ramadan 2027.
- [Property Finder Egypt Signs Cooperation Protocol with the General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC) to License Real Estate Brokers](https://www.el-shai.com/property-finder-egypt-general-organization-for-export-and-import/): Property Finder Egypt, a leading regional Proptech platform, signed a cooperation protocol with the General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC) to license real estate brokers and bring Egypt's brokerage market under formal regulation.
- [7/7, Celebrating World Nubian Day: 7 Ancient Innovations You Didn’t Know Were Nubian](https://www.el-shai.com/7-7-world-nubian-day-7-inventions-nubian/): It’s 7/7, and since 7 is the official Nubian number, and today is World Nubian Day we’re celebrating by looking back at the inventions.
- [Egypt VS Argentina: Our wishful thinking tells us we might have a chance against Argentina, and here’s why](https://www.el-shai.com/our-wishful-thinking-on-egypt-vs-argentina/): With the Round of 16 match between reigning world champions, Egypt VS Argentina looming over the horizon.
- [What Is The "Viking Row"? The Viral Celebration Taking Over The 2026 World Cup, Explained](https://www.el-shai.com/what-is-the-viking-row-norwegian-matches-world-cup/): Norway is making serious noise at the World Cup, and they brought a viral obsession with them called the “Viking Row.” If you were watching the match last night, or any Norwegian match, and found yourself wondering why thousands of fully grown Norwegians suddenly sat on the stadium floor to paddle an imaginary boat after the final whistle, you are definitely not alone.
- [The Dehumanizing Search for a Punchline: Why Mohamed Hany Deserved Better](https://www.el-shai.com/why-mohamed-hany-deserved-better/): Egypt is heading to the Round of 16 after a historic victory over Australia.
- [Where do you watch Egypt taking over on Australia? At the Australian Embassy, Of Course.](https://www.el-shai.com/where-do-you-watch-egypt-taking-over-on-australia/): Where do you watch Egypt taking over on Australia? At the Australian Embassy, Of Course.
- [The Graduation-to-Workplace Gap: Decoding Egypt’s Gender Employment Mismatch](https://www.el-shai.com/decoding-egypts-gender-employment-mismatch/): Decoding Egypt’s Gender Employment Mismatch: Insights from over five million BasharSoft job applications submitted between January and December last year, primarily via WUZZUF, offer policymakers an unprecedented opportunity to address female underrepresentation in Egypt’s workforce.
- [Cairene Chronicles #2: How an Egyptian man faked being a UN Ambassador and got arrested in 2021](https://www.el-shai.com/egyptian-man-faked-un-ambassador-2021/): For six years, Egypt watched as a man faked being a UN Ambassador with a regular diploma and a talent for fraud managed to convince people, including foreigners and international circles.
- [The No-Bummer Summer Hobbies: 1- Cyanotype](https://www.el-shai.com/no-bummer-summer-hobbies-cyanotype/): Cyanotype; to break the cycle, we decided to search for something new to do—something that actually requires a bit of brainpower and isn't just the cliché "call a friend and paint a random canvas" routine.
- [The Shield of “Sensual Dance” is Broken: Egypt’s Latin Dance Community Confronts a Long Wave of Sexual Harassment After Student Shares Viral Video](https://www.el-shai.com/egypts-latin-dance-community-sexual-harassment/): After years of silence, Egypt’s Latin dance community is finally speaking up against the horrors they face.
- [Egypt's National Women's Fencing Team Call for Fair Chances After World Championship Exclusion](https://www.el-shai.com/national-womens-fencing-team-fair-chances/): Egypt’s national women’s fencing team is demanding genuine support and equal treatment after being excluded from this year’s World Championship, even as the men’s team moves forward with their participation.
- [From Cleveland Cop to Egypt’s Biggest Fan: Who’s Officer Eric Hudson?](https://www.el-shai.com/whos-officer-eric-hudson-egypt-biggest-fan/): Cleveland Police Officer Eric Hudson who stole the spotlight for all the best reasons when the Egyptian national football team touched down in the United States, they were greeted by a sea of flag-waving Egyptian expats.
- [Anatomy of a Cairo Commute: How Spotify Proved Traffic Can Become a Mobile University](https://www.el-shai.com/anatomy-of-a-cairo-commute-spotify-podcast-data/): Anyone who has ever found themselves stranded on the October 6th Bridge or inching forward on the 26th of July Corridor knows that a Cairo commute is a true trial of patience.
- [Three-Year-Old Dies After Being Left in Car in Cairo by Father Following Egypt VS New Zealand Match](https://www.el-shai.com/three-year-old-dies-cairo-incident-match/): A heartbreaking situation in Cairo has caused widespread sadness after a three-year-old dies after being left inside his father's car for several hours during high temperatures.
- [Egypt Increases Pensions by 15% Starting July 1st](https://www.el-shai.com/egypt-increases-pensions-by-15-starting-july-1st/): Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has officially issued a decree increasing pensions by 15% starting July 1.
- [The EFZ Fiasco: Do We Know How to Handle Nice Things?](https://www.el-shai.com/efz-fiasco-do-we-know-how-to-handle-nice-things/): Officially, the reason is technical.
- [The Vanishing Crane Of Tahrir Square And The Paperwork Heist In The 80s’](https://www.el-shai.com/the-vanishing-crane-of-tahrir-square/): In Egypt in the 80s, criminal creativity operated on an entirely different scale, the vanishing crane of tahrir square.
- [What the Deaths of Two Bikers Reveal About Egypt’s Motorcycle Culture](https://www.el-shai.com/deaths-bikers-egypt-motorcycle-culture/): The deaths of two well-known bikers this week have sparked an outpouring of grief across Egypt’s biking community.
- [Not To Get Your Hopes Up, But: Egypt Dominated Belgium 3 Of The 4 Times They Played Against Each Other Before](https://www.el-shai.com/egypt-dominated-belgium-3-of-4-times-before/): Egypt’s world cup campaign kicks off in a few hours against a difficult Belgian side.
- [Chronology in Concrete: The need-to-know explanations behind 5 of Cairo and Giza’s Date-Named streets and bridges](https://www.el-shai.com/chronology-in-concrete/): Have you ever just thought about how many of Cairo and Giza's most important roads, bridges, and axes are named after dates, literal chronology in concrete?
- [Jerusalem Arab Film Festival Announces 6th Edition Lineup Celebrating Life And Continuity](https://www.el-shai.com/jerusalem-arab-film-festival-sixth-edition/): The upcoming edition of the Jerusalem Arab Film Festival will showcase 36 Arab films screening for the first time in Jerusalem, alongside a special focus on Sudanese cinema and specialized masterclasses.
- [Donia Samir Ghanem Celebrates a Decade with UNICEF Egypt by Renewing Ambassador Partnership](https://www.el-shai.com/donia-samir-ghanem-unicef-egypt/): The beloved star Donia Samir Ghanem locked in another term to champion child nutrition and girls’ empowerment across the country.
- [Maged El Kedwany and Hatem Salah Leading ‘The Cat in the Hat’ Might Just Spark the Comeback of Egyptian Dubbing](https://www.el-shai.com/maged-el-kedwany-hatem-salah-the-cat-in-the-hat/): The first trailer for Warner Bros.
- [Dear Entertainment PR Managers, we need to have a word: The Unspoken Rules of Entertainment PR](https://www.el-shai.com/the-unspoken-rules-of-entertainment-pr/): As a media platform, we navigate the entertainment world and interact with celebrity or entertainment PR reps and talent managers on a daily basis.
- [The Prince: What’s the Project with all the Global Stars Filming in Cairo Right Now?](https://www.el-shai.com/the-prince-global-stars-filming-in-cairo/): Global stars have came to social media as they prepare for a new work, The Prince, in Cairo, from Money Heist’s Pedro Alonso to Turkish icon Tuba Büyüküstün, actors from 19 different nationalities are currently in Egypt filming it, a high-octane 2027 Shahid thriller by Stephen Hopkins and Salah El Jehaini.
- [Air Cairo Launches 1st Direct Flight from Egypt to Portugal](https://www.el-shai.com/air-cairo-direct-flights-portugal-to-egypt/): Air Cairo has expanded its European network by launching its first direct flight from Porto, Portugal, to New Alamein International Airport, carrying 180 passengers.
- [Amr Adib’s Street Dog Episode Was a Disastrous, Toxic Circus That Never Should Have Aired](https://www.el-shai.com/amr-adib-street-dog-episode/): The latest episode of Amr Adib's El-Hekaya on MBC Masr turned what should have been a balanced, scientific discussion about Egypt's street dog population into an absolute media circus.
- [The Bureaucracy of Cinema: Why Legacy Festivals Are Failing Egypt’s Changing Film Landscape](https://www.el-shai.com/bureaucracy-cinema-legacy-festivals-egypt/): The sudden decision by the Higher Committee for Festivals, under Minister Dr.
- [The Death of Film El-Eid: How Industry Politics and Streaming Are Killing the Eid Cinema Ritual](https://www.el-shai.com/the-death-of-film-el-eid/): Remember the Film El-Eid experience?
- [Mango Season In Egypt Is Delayed By 2 Weeks Due To Spring Weather And Climate Fluctuations](https://www.el-shai.com/mango-season-is-delayed-in-egypt-by-2-weeks/): Mango lovers will have to wait just a little longer this year, as Egypt's highly anticipated mango harvest faces a two-week delay.
- [Egypt Civil Aviation Authority Suspends Hot Air balloon Flights in Luxor for 3 Months due to Summer Weather Conditions](https://www.el-shai.com/civil-aviation-stops-hot-air-balloon-flights-luxor/): The Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority has officially grounded hot air balloon flights operating from the city's West Bank airport for a three-month period.
- [The National Council for Childhood and Motherhood Takes Action Against Forced Child Marriages in Fayoum and Assiut](https://www.el-shai.com/national-council-for-childhood-and-motherhood-illegal-marriage/): The National Council for Childhood and Motherhood, in coordination with Egyptian security forces, successfully intervened on Monday to stop the illegal, underage marriages of two young girls in separate incidents across Fayoum and Assiut.
- [Government Sets 6 Month Deadline In New Refugee Residency Law Rollout](https://www.el-shai.com/6-month-deadline-in-new-refugee-residency-laws/): Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issued the official executive regulations for the new law regulating the refugee residency and asylum status of foreigners in Egypt on Monday.
- [Reset, Recalibrate, Reinvent: Creative Industry Summit Returns to Redefine the Future of Egypt’s Creative Economy](https://www.el-shai.com/creative-industry-summit-returns-in-cairo-2026/): The Creative Industry Summit is making its grand return to Cairo on June 3–4 and it is completely rewriting the rulebook.
- [New Buses to Connect Monorail Passengers to New Capital Ministries](https://www.el-shai.com/new-buses-to-connect-monorail-to-ministries/): To ensure a seamless commute for government employees and visitors, ACTA transport new buses are now actively deployed directly outside the Government District station of the Monorail East Nile.
- [Protecting the Asset: Why the Serious Assault Allegations on Your Timeline Won't Keep Donga Off the National Roster](https://www.el-shai.com/assault-allegations-donga-off-the-national-roster/): The timeline filling everyone’s social feeds over the last 48 hours is finally impossible to ignore, forcing a conversation that football authorities have spent months trying to bury.
- [Egypt Population Increases by a Staggering 67,000 in just 17 Days](https://www.el-shai.com/egypt-population-increases-by-67k-in-17-days/): According to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS), the Egypt Population added roughly 67,000 people between May 9 and May 26 alone, pushing the total population inside the country to over 109 million.
- [6 Household Items No One Really Acknowledged but Secretly Had Its Purpose](https://www.el-shai.com/household-items-no-one-acknowledged-had-purpose/): The Household Items we grew up with were never just utility; they were the silent architecture of our lives.
- [6th of October Bridge Faces Partial & Full Night Closures in Giza](https://www.el-shai.com/6th-of-october-bridge-faces-closures-in-giza/): Giza authorities have announced scheduled partial and full nightly closures on the 6th of October Bridge from May 28 to June 5, 2026, for asphalt maintenance.
- [Growing Up with the King: How 16 Years of Mohamed Salah’s Career Mirrored the Chapters of My Own Youth](https://www.el-shai.com/how-16-years-of-mohamed-salah-mirrored-my-youth/): As the Egyptian King Mohamed Salah takes his final bow at Anfield, El-Shai’s Ibrahim Wahdan reflects on the end of a golden Liverpool legacy.
- [The Digital Dokhla Balady: Why Are We Still Treating Women’s Bodies As Public Property in 2026?](https://www.el-shai.com/the-digital-dokhla-balady-karawan-mashakel/): The video, which showed a bedsheet soaked in blood to prove his wife’s virginity, serves as a modern digital recreation of the archaic "dokhla balady."
- [The Double Standards of Public Morality: Why Aya Samaha and her Husband's Anniversary Kiss Sparks Severe Outrage While Male Indiscretions Get a Pass](https://www.el-shai.com/aya-samaha-public-kiss-and-double-standards/): The recent wave of backlash directed at actress Aya Samaha following a celebratory anniversary photograph with her husband Mohamed Sebaie exposes a familiar, frustrating pattern in contemporary societal discourse in Egypt.
- [Cairo Deploys Special Bus Routes to the Pyramids, El Qanater, and Capital Gardens for Eid al-Adha](https://www.el-shai.com/cairo-deploys-special-bus-routes-eid-al-adha/): Cairo is launching special public transport lines to major tourist and entertainment destinations across Greater Cairo for Eid al-Adha.
- [European Union and Egypt Hand Over Wheat Harvest Machinery to 31,000 Egyptian Farmers  in the Nile Delta](https://www.el-shai.com/european-union-egypt-harvest-machinery-farmers/): On 11 May, the European Union-KAFI Programme hosted a landmark event at the Hiring Service Station of the Agriculture Research Center in Damanhur, marking the official Wheat Harvest Mechanisation Event and the formal handover of modern agricultural machinery to the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation.
- [‘Fakhr ElDelta’ Writer Hassan Ali Arrested after Harassment Allegations](https://www.el-shai.com/fakhr-eldelta-writer-hassan-ali-arrested/): Egyptian authorities have arrested Hassan Ali, the screenwriter of the drama Fakhr El-Delta, following serious allegations of harassment and assault involving multiple women.
- [Court Permits actor Mahmoud Hegazy’s Son to Travel Abroad for Medical Treatment](https://www.el-shai.com/court-permits-mahmoud-hegazy-son-for-travel/): After a six-month legal battle, a court has finally granted travel clearance for Yusuf, the 22-month-old son of Egyptian actor Mahmoud Hegazy.
- [Saad Lamjarred Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison by French Court for 2018 Rape Case in Saint-Tropez](https://www.el-shai.com/saad-lamjarred-sentenced-to-5-years-in-prison/): Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred has been sentenced to five years in prison by a French court for raping a woman in Saint-Tropez in 2018.
- [Investigation Launched At Galala University After Student Tragically Falls From 3rd Floor  ](https://www.el-shai.com/student-falls-from-3rd-floor-at-galala-university/): Galala University has issued a formal statement mourning the tragic passing of Kyrollos Osama, a fourth-year Science student, following a fatal fall from the third floor.
- [BRT Launches Women-Only Bus Trial During Peak Hours to Enhance Passenger Comfort](https://www.el-shai.com/brt-launches-women-only-bus/): In response to growing public demand, the Egyptian BRT Company has launched a trial phase for women-only buses during morning and evening peak hours.
- [Amazon.eg Mega Sale Returns With Seven Days Of Savings, May 12–18: Hundreds Of Thousands Of Deals Across Top Categories ](https://www.el-shai.com/amazon-eg-mega-sale-returns-with-7-days-of-savings/): Cairo, Egypt — The Amazon.eg Mega Sale returns from May 12 to May 18 with hundreds of thousands of deals across Fashion, Beauty, Home, Electronics, and Everyday Essentials from local and international brands.
- [LaunchPad Expo Returns to The GrEEK Campus as Egypt’s SME Services Ecosystem Gains Momentum with 3,000 Founders and 60 Service Providers](https://www.el-shai.com/launchpad-expo-returns-to-greek-campus/): LaunchPad Expo expects 3,000+ founders and decision-makers and over 60 service providers.
- [Investigation Launched Over Old Video of Students Jumping Through Fire in Qena](https://www.el-shai.com/investigation-launched-students-jumping-fire-qena/): The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education in Qena, Tariq Saad El-Din, has launched an official investigation into a viral video showing students jumping through flaming hoops at an Abu Tisht school.

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