Omar Amin

On World Photography Day: Facebook Celebrates 31 Prominent MENA Photographers

Today, social media is a huge part of our lives more than ever, with that being a fact, both…

2020 E-commerce in Egypt Reached EGP 40 Billion, and That’s Excluding Informal Online Trade

According to Egypt’s Internal Trade Development Authority (ITDA), ecommerce transactions in the country reached EGP 40 billion, which is…

Meet the Animation Studio Reviving Egypt’s ‘El Leila El Kebira’ on an International Stage

‘El Leila El Kebira’ (or ‘The Grand Night’ in English) is famously known, to this day, as the puppet-operetta…

Going To College and Your Career: 4 Successful Egyptians From Diverse Backgrounds Tell Their Story

Figuring out what decisions to make throughout our educational journey in order to have a successful and fulfilling career…

4 Essential Lessons and Eye-Openers For Egypt’s Startup Ecosystem At RiseUp From Home

The Egyptian-born and esteemed entrepreneurship platform, RiseUp, recently held a special virtual event in response to the COVID-19 crisis….

A Global Study Reveals Lockdowns Had Longer Workdays And More Meetings. Do They Still Persist, Though?

During the novel coronavirus-imposed lockdown, all jobs changed drastically. Some employees were forced to go on paid leaves, and…

Beirut’s Explosion: What Happened, Why Everyone Needs To Help, And How

We all know that a catastrophic explosion occurred in Beirut that terribly impacted the lives of thousands in the…

Why Working During the Holidays Is a Bad Idea

Working from home due to the novel coronavirus pandemic has blurred the boundaries between work and life more than…

6 Compelling Insights and Takeaways From the Creative Industry Summit 2020

For all individuals and businesses whose work has creativity at its heart, the Creative Industry Summit is a whirlwind…

At the Creative Industry Summit This Year: 15 Impressive Speakers We’re Eager to Engage With

It’s July, and Egypt and the MENA region have been suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic for more than a…