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Controversial photo shoot in Saqqara prompts investigation
Archaeology
November 30, 2020
Controversial photo shoot in Saqqara prompts investigation
The case of a model who conducted a provocative photo shoot at Egypt’s Saqqara archaeological area has been referred to…
Afghan female artist breaks tattoo taboo in Kabul studio
Middle East
November 30, 2020
Afghan female artist breaks tattoo taboo in Kabul studio
KABUL (Reuters) – Soraya Shahidy carefully lays a stencil on Nargis Merzayi’s arm before inking the latest tattoo in her…
Women’s council praises ‘Ella Ana’ tv series for tackling women’s issues
Cinema/TV
November 27, 2020
Women’s council praises ‘Ella Ana’ tv series for tackling women’s issues
Egypt’s National Council for Women (NCW), headed by Maya Morsy, praised in a statement DMC’s “Ella Ana” (Except Me) TV…
Qatar: Police face 3-year sentences over invasive searches
Middle East
November 24, 2020
Qatar: Police face 3-year sentences over invasive searches
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Prosecutors in Qatar said Monday that the airport police officers who ordered forced vaginal…
Mother-of-five steers new course as Gaza’s first woman taxi driver
Middle East
November 19, 2020
Mother-of-five steers new course as Gaza’s first woman taxi driver
GAZA (Reuters) – For Naela Abu Jibba, a mother of five who lives and works in the Gaza Strip, taking…
Saudi golf Ladies European Tour kicks off with prize of $1M
Middle East
November 12, 2020
Saudi golf Ladies European Tour kicks off with prize of $1M
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s leg of the Ladies European Tour kicked off Thursday with a prize…
Egypt’s Information Ministry encourages victims of domestic violence to file complaints through ‘Shakwetek’ platform
Egypt
November 9, 2020
Egypt’s Information Ministry encourages victims of domestic violence to file complaints through ‘Shakwetek’ platform
The Egyptian Ministry of Information reminded the public on Monday of its recently-launched Shakwetek (Your Complaint) platform, on which victims…
A cafe in Yemen run by women, for women
Middle East
November 2, 2020
A cafe in Yemen run by women, for women
MARIB (Reuters) – When Um Feras realised there were no leisure spaces for women in her city in Yemen, she…
Soccer star becomes first woman to coach a men’s pro team in Egypt
Egypt
October 27, 2020
Soccer star becomes first woman to coach a men’s pro team in Egypt
GIZA, Egypt, Oct 26 (Reuters) – Faiza Heidar grew up playing soccer in the streets with the boys and went…
Egyptian designer tailors clothing brand for people with disabilities
Life & Style
October 20, 2020
Egyptian designer tailors clothing brand for people with disabilities
CAIRO (Reuters) – When Ashgan al-Abhar’s wheelchair-using friend said she dreamed of wearing a dress that did not obstruct her…