Al-Ahram Weekly - Focus

Tales from Kom Al-Dikka

Al-Ahram Weekly takes a tour of the ancient monuments in the Alexandria district of Kom Al-Dikka, starting with its Roman Theatre.

Under the spell of Siwa

The UN has declared Siwa Oasis as one of the most beautiful villages in the world this year, reports Omnia Haridi on a visit to this historic site in Egypt’s Western Desert.

War repercussions in Sudan

Al Ahram Weekly explores some of the environmental and other repercussions of the ongoing civil war in Sudan

Planting for the future

How a community project is restoring mangrove forests in Egypt and helping to combat climate change

From sailing ships to toy boats

Nashwa Farouk describes the demise of the Alexandria tradition of shipbuilding, once an important profession in the city’s Anfoushi district

Concerns over AstraZeneca vaccine

There have been widespread concerns regarding the potential side effects of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, with reports suggesting that these could lead to serious health conditions or even death.

A war on women

The Israeli war on Gaza has left Gazan women clinging onto hope despite the uncertainty and destruction that surround them, they explain to Gihan Shahine

Migration and climate change

Al-Ahram Weekly sheds light on human stories of migration in Africa and the MENA region as a result of climate change.

Behind the US campus encampments

Pro-Palestinian campus protests have been swelling across US universities but how that would serve the Palestinian cause remains an open question.

A visit to the Gulf

New cultural destinations are sprouting up across the Arab Gulf, including a clutch of splendid new museums.

The spirit of Ramadan: A visit to Attareen in Alexandria

Al-Ahram Weekly walks down memory lane in the traditional Alexandria neighbourhood of Attareen and experiences the joyful spirit of Ramadan.

Celebrating Ramadan in the digital age

The impact of the digital age on celebrations of the holy month of Ramadan offers new opportunities to honour its centuries-old traditions.

Al-Aqsa on edge

The Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, one of the holiest sites for Muslims and a flashpoint in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, is more important than ever in the holy month of Ramadan, writes Gihan Shahine

Rewards of the freelance economy

The present economic woes may have opened up rewarding opportunities for those thinking about alternative forms of employment.

The taste of Alexandria

Dina Al-Mahdy sets out to sample some of Alexandria’s most famous dishes that have long attracted locals and visitors alike.

Opera in Egypt

Opera has been an integral part of Egypt’s cultural and artistic scene since the late 19th century, writes Sally Abed

Egypt’s future energy mix

Omnia Haridy explores prospects for the growth of renewable energy in Egypt amid rising global challenges

The social stigma of HIV

Alyaa Abu Shahba interviews HIV patients in Egypt about the social stigma that is still attached to the virus on the occasion of World AIDS Day

Environmental crimes in Gaza

As the UN COP28 Climate Change Conference launches in the UAE this week, experts may need to address the environmental hazards posed by the Israeli war on Gaza, writes Sawsan Samy Elawady from Dubai

Protecting Egypt’s marine wealth

The recurrence of shark attacks at Egypt’s Red Sea resorts has been partly blamed on overfishing, sparking a debate on current laws

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