The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

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Once Ramadan starts, we find ourselves glued to our television screens, eagerly awaiting and anticipating the narratives behind each series. This year, in particular, we’ve noticed that many series delve deeply into the fabric of our communities, addressing crucial issues and societal dilemmas. Here are the ones that have caught our attention so far:

 

Surrogacy – Selet Rahem

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Previously addressed in Hadoota Mansya, the discussion around surrogacy is gradually being brought to the table on Egyptian and Arab screens. Following the immense recognition garnered by Hadoota Mansya, we were astonished to discover that Selet Rahem was crafted solely to shed light on surrogacy in Egypt.

 

Abusive Relationships – Lahzet Ghadab

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With a focus on marital discord, particularly emotional and verbal abuse, Seba Mubarak’s Lahzet Ghadab shines a light on this crucial issue within our community from different approaches and various points of view.

 

Social Media – Aa’la Nesbet Moshahda

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Amidst TikTok live streams and socioeconomic struggles, Aa’la Nesbet Moshahda highlights the challenges faced by younger generations. Whether exploring the factors leading to their involvement in questionable TikTok live streams and challenges or the consequences of social media activity, this series addresses the problem and its root causes.

 

Absent Fathers – Baba Geh

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Fatherhood in the Middle East has long been burdened by stigma and toxic masculinity. Baba Geh delves into the absence of fathers from their children’s lives, examining aspects such as physical absence, emotional distance, and deceased father figures. As the episodes unfold, we delve into more stories, each tackled within the same sequence of events. 

 

Secret Marriage – Massar Egbari

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The concept of hidden marriage and the upbringing of siblings unaware of each other’s existence is brought to the forefront through Massar Egbari, earning widespread recognition. As the episodes unfold and with the estranged brothers growing closer to one another by seeking the truth behind their father’s death and professional corruption, we can’t help but ask ourselves – “What would their lives be like if they were raised together?” in every episode.

 

Harassment – Beit El Refa’i

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In a recent episode of Amir Karrar’s Beit El Refa’i, sexual harassment takes centre stage. One of the main characters, Malak Koura, takes a job in a casino to support her family and faces many unpleasant encounters and comments. A recent episode ended with her being followed and subjected to attempted harassment, shedding light on this critical issue within our community.

 

Single Parenthood – Embratoryet Meem 

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Since day one, Embratoryet Meem has shed light on family dynamics, with a widowed father trying to fill the role of two parents. As episodes unfold, we start to notice the meaning behind each scene and dialogue, showing the struggles of parenthood. As Khaled El Nabawy’s character attempts to better his relationship with his children, we notice a number of societal issues being brought up. The script uses many phrases Egyptian kids and young adults are brought up hearing, tackling stigmas within Egyptian family dynamics both directly and subconsciously.