Latest from Hannah El-Hitami
The Arab World’s First Indie Record Label
The rise and fall of the Baidaphon music label is a story of entrepreneurship and inventiveness, spanning countries at a time of global upheaval, and of love and friendship among Arabs and Jews amid growing racism and antisemitism. But above all, it is the story of the Baida family.
Getting To Know Cairo’s Four-Pawed Inhabitants
After visiting Cairo’s animal shelters, Mostafa Abdel Aty decided to spread awareness about the city’s strays to improve their situation. His Meow Tours now take people through the streets to meet and feed their animal inhabitants, bringing people and neighborhoods together.
A Century-Old Egyptian Whodunnit Resurfaces
Over a century ago, in the red-light district of Egypt’s port city Alexandria, two sisters partook in a series of murders. Raya and Sakina became synonymous with pure evil. But did they really kill sex workers for a few gold bracelets? New evidence suggests otherwise.