Author Archives: Leena El-Sadek

By: Leena El-Sadek “Ello my Bakistani friend. I sell you this beautiful watch for only 60 Gyptian bounds.” “La, shukren ya Ustadh.” “Eda, enty Masreya?” “Aywa, ana Masreya.” “Salaam alaikum ya Madam. Enty wahda menina.” Those are the humblest words I have ever received—You are one of us.  I had just finished eating in Tahrir … Continue reading »

By: Julijana Englander Helllloooooo! Greetings from Cairo! To say the last few days in Cairo have been quite historic would be a major understatement. Today, June 18th, 2012, marks a day that Egyptians and the world alike will not soon forget. Mohamed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood has been elected the next president of Egypt … Continue reading »

“Let them elect Shafik.  Hell, let them elect Morsey. I have one more hour, then I’ll be waiting for them in Tahrir. The Revolution has just begun.” My taxi rides are never boring.  Everyday I am inclined to take several taxis.  In the span of one week, I have been proposed to, serenaded by Spanish … Continue reading »

Have you ever been in a situation that seems too unreal? Almost as if it is too perfect or too coincidental? Qatar is definitely a land of many surprises, but I would have never been able to fathom the events of tonight under any circumstance.  During our first nights here, we were invited to the … Continue reading »