Before embracing the New Year with its forthcoming ambitions and set of resolutions, we at 925 contemplated over the past year. Our extensive coverage was diverse, ranging from student-led events, exploring new business ventures and unleashing the hidden secrets of Egyptian arts and artists.
We have decided to end the year with a highlight of our top 10 significant stories of 92019. Read on to see what you might have missed.
1-An Artist’s Journey to Making a Living
From a student at Alexandria University’s Faculty of Fine Arts to a renowned artist that gets commissioned to do work around the world, Aya Tarek, shares with us the tricky parts of making a sustainable living as an artist and the significance of remembering why she ventured into this world in the first place. Watch the interview we had with her at SOMA Art School & Gallery!
Posted by 925 on Monday, December 16, 2019
2-Shark and Shrimp Meets 925: How to Treat Your Employees
A paid menstrual leave to all the working women and all employees will enjoy three days off a week, not two. Shark And Shrimp, an Egyptian digital marketing agency, recently ignited a controversy when they implemented these decisions. After a media frenzy mostly filled with blind rage and unexamined views, we decided to investigate the matter further in our own way. #PaidMenstrualLeave #ThreeDayWeekend #HRpolicies #925MeetsSharkAndShrimp #925Egypt #925WorkLife
Posted by 925 on Monday, May 13, 2019
3-A Closer Lens on the Egyptian Panorama of European Film
A CLOSER LENS ON THE EGYPTIAN PANORAMA OF THE EUROPEAN FILMThe 12th edition of the Panorama of the European Film has just come to an end. There, we met the Palme d’Or and Oscar-winning Filmmaker, Costa-Gavras, and the renowned Spanish actress, Nora Navas, and talked to them about its importance for them. We also met some of the key organizers behind the event to get a glimpse of what it takes to bring it to life and make sure there’s something for everyone. #925Egypt #panoramaoftheeuropeanfilm #PEF12 #arthousecinema #arthousefilm
Posted by 925 on Tuesday, November 19, 2019
4-Hesham Afifi on Social Media and Creative Freedom
Social media seems to be extremely flourishing as a platform for aspiring and independent content creators to express themselves without being shaped by a brand or a producer’s interests. But is that changing?We encountered the famed content creator, director and musician, Hesham Afifi – هشام عفيفي, at Social Media Day – Egypt. Here’s what he had to say about the evolution of social media over the last 10 years and the struggle of preserving the creative freedom of the individual in the digital world today.What do you think?#925Podcast #SMDayEgypt #SMDay2019 #925Egypt
Posted by 925 on Sunday, July 21, 2019
5-The Egyptian Who Founded Missing Children Is Taking It to the Next Level
The Egyptian Who Founded Missing Children Is Taking It To The Next Level
6-Nasa Space Apps Cairo Attempts to Solve Universe’s Problems for the Fifth Year.
Nasa Space Apps Cairo Attempts to Solve Universe’s Problems For The Fifth Year
7-After 20 Years in the Making, the First Arab Animated Fratire Finally Debuts at Gouna Film Festival.
After 20 years in the making, the first Arab Animated Feature finally debuts at Gouna Film Festival
8-“Shagara” Adding Fruits to Egyptian Streets One Tree at a Time
Shagrha: Adding Fruits to Egyptian Streets One Tree at A Time
9-Cannes Lions Egypt Academy is Set to Launch in January
10-Exploring Egypt’s Investment Options
