Amgad Hamdi
Amgad Hamdi is an Egyptian researcher specialized in public policy. https://en.eipss-eg.org/author/amgad-hamdi-en/
Learn MoreMohamed Ezz is a senior at the University of Alexandria completing a B.A. in sociology. Currently, he is residing in Cairo, where he is researching urban areas and the social impact of urban policies. Previously, he has worked with several nongovernmental organizations and has been part of independent projects in the field of culture and
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December 10, 2018 15:59 pm
Eman Elwarraky is an Egyptian journalist focusing on issues of gender in Egypt who served as a correspondent for Aswat Masrya. Elwarraky has received several awards for her reporting, including the Arab Journalism Award run by the Dubai Press Club. https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/experts/view/eman-elwarraky
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2018Culture, Education and DevelopmentEgyptIslam BarakatIslamic Movements and InstitutionsJudicial AffairsMediaMinoritiesPaperThe Tahrir Institute For Middle East Policy
December 07, 2018 16:04 pm
Source: The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy Author(s): Islam Barakat Original Link: https://timep.org/commentary/analysis/al-azhars-role-in-freedom-of-belief-in-egypt/ “Today, there is no freedom, especially the freedom of religion. The Ministry of Religious Endowments will not allow unlicensed preachers to give sermons at mosques. We are the sole competent authority to decide on this...
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December 05, 2018 17:07 pm
Source: Egyptian Institute for Studies Author(s): Amgad Hamdi Original Link: https://en.eipss-eg.org/egypts-universal-health-insurance-system/ The universal health insurance system in Egypt is one of the most important projects that Egyptians have dreamed of, particularly during the past few decades. However, politicians have always used the project to make temporary gains by frequently...
Learn MoreFootball, Capitalism, and Militarization of the Public Space in Egypt
2018Civil SocietyCulture, Education and DevelopmentEgyptEgyptian Institute For StudiesForeign RelationsMediaNouran HassanPaper
December 04, 2018 16:54 pm
Source: Egyptian Institute for Studies Author(s): Nouran Hassan Original Link: https://en.eipss-eg.org/football-capitalism-and-militarization-of-the-public-space-in-egypt/ The recent chants against Turki al-Sheikh by ultra-fan groups of Al Ahly SC has gained wide popular exposure and support, drawing to sight that sporting pride is uneasily tradable for political influence, and highlighting...
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2018Civil SocietyCulture, Education and DevelopmentEgyptMohamed EzzPaperThe Tahrir Institute For Middle East Policy
December 04, 2018 16:19 pm
Source: The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy Author(s): Mohammed Ezz Original Link: https://timep.org/commentary/analysis/how-egypt-deals-with-informal-areas/ Established by presidential decree in late 2008, Egypt’s Informal Settlements Development Fund (ISDF) has come to the forefront in spearheading efforts to eliminate so-called “slums” or “informal settlements.” Since its creation...
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December 04, 2018 16:00 pm
Cinzia Bianco is a Senior Analyst and researcher at Gulf State Analytics focused on the international relations, politics, and security of the Gulf region. After obtaining a Master’s degree in Middle East and Mediterranean Studies from King’s College London, she carried on a Research Fellowship in Oman, Qatar, the U.A.E., and Kuwait for the
Learn MoreThe Challenges Facing Egypt’s Female Migrant Workers
2018Civil SocietyEconomyEgyptEman ElwarrakyHuman RightsJudicial AffairsPaperWashington InstituteWomen Affairs
December 04, 2018 15:59 pm
Source: The Washington Institute Author(s): Eman Elwarakky Original Link: https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/fikraforum/view/the-challenges-facing-egypts-female-migrant-workers Safiya, 30, wakes up to the sound of her mother yelling, “Get up now or the car will leave without you.” A new morning brings with it the same misery: Safiya is one of thousands of migrant workers in rural...
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December 04, 2018 15:57 pm
Giorgio Cafiero is the CEO and founder of Gulf State Analytics, a geopolitical risk consultancy based in Washington, DC. His research interests include geopolitical and security trends in the Arabian Peninsula and the broader Middle East. Mr. Cafiero is a regular contributor to several publications including Al Monitor, The National Interest, and LobeLog. From 2014-2015,
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Sharif Abdel Kouddous is an independent journalist based in Cairo. He is a correspondent for Democracy Now!, a fellow at the Nation Institute and a member of the media collective Mosireen. Sharif Abdel Kouddous
Learn MoreNada Arafat
December 03, 2018 16:27 pm
Nada Arafat is a journalist, political analyst and program coordinator. She currently copyedits for the Delta-based news outlet, The Delta Chronicles, and is deputy program coordinator for Civic Pole, an NGO that provides training for young journalists. Nada Arafat [catlist conditional_title=”Publications:” id=534+765 orderby=date date=yes numberposts=-1
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