Egypt’s Capital Mirage The country’s plan to build a shiny new capital in the desert is one of a string of dubious megacity projects. Read More
Cairo’s Wild Ride The chaotic subway system is a lifeline for the city’s marginalized poor—and increasingly caught up in politics
The Delicious Chaos of Cairo’s Chinatown Egypt’s revolution (and counter-revolution) hasn’t stopped an influx of Chinese, who bring with them a rich and delicious culinary heritage.
Tea and Guns with the Sa’idi of Egypt Yassin Gaber investigates reports of rampant arms trading in rural Upper Egypt.
The Drag‑Racing Horse Carts of Cairo For fifty years, the horse-riding salesmen of Egypt’s capital have gathered for heated street races. Max Siegelbaum takes in the spectacle.
The Long Revolution of the Ultras Ahlawy Death, defiance, tribunals, coverups, outrage and intrigue: in today’s Egypt, soccer is so much more than just a sport.
Pigeons of Cairo: Q&A with Amanda Mustard A photographer shoots the pigeon subculture of Cairo to show a different side to today’s Egypt
Egypt in Decay: Q&A with Xenia Nikolskaya A conversation with Xenia Nikolskaya on her portraits of Egypt’s decaying palaces