Social networking and blogging voices the dreams and aspirations of the young and middle-class in Egypt, leaving other groups as marginalised as ever.
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Social networking and blogging voices the dreams and aspirations of the young and middle-class in Egypt, leaving other groups as marginalised as ever.
By Osama Diab Blogging won’t raise awareness about sexual harassment more than it already has. We must focus our efforts on lobbying the government to do more. Monday 20 June 2011 Today is a day dedicated to blogging about sexual harassment. The idea is for all the bloggers in Egypt and outside it to...
Egypt's 'baksheesh' culture helps poor people get by and maintains relative social peace, but it encourages subservience.
Animal rights activists are calling for global vegetarianism, but the Middle East is not ready to sacrifice its meat-eating lifestyle.
Economic growth in Egypt has mainly benefited the well-off, with many of the poor falling off the tightrope of the poverty line.
Despite its reputation for war and violence, there is more to Sudan than meets the West's eye.
The Egyptian government looks to overhaul its bread subsidy system, but experts warn of a possible popular backlash.
Governments need to rethink their economy policies to make them more equitable and responsive to citizens’ needs.
