Due to water scarcity and the shrinkage of arable land, more are resorting to soiless agriculture in Egypt. This video was shot and edited for the Associated Press. For the full story line from AP archives, click here.

Egypt’s government is encouraging families to take on abandoned children and raise them as their own, invoking the centuries-old Muslim doctrine of Kafala. This video was shot and edited for the Associated Press Television in May 2020. For the full story line from APTN archives, click here.

More Egyptian households are switching to solar energy as their main source of electricity. 

An Egyptian man launches a private taxi service to transport old people and the disabled. Inspired by the disability of his late mother, Khaled Khairy hopes to expand his business and fill a major gap in the country’s transportation market.This video was shot and edited for The Associated Press Television in November 2019. For the full story line from the AP archives, click here.

Homelessness is a growing problem in Cairo. One resident of the city was so moved by the plight of people living on the streets that he established a number of shelters to offer them accommodation. For the full story line from the AP archives, click here.

This is a video profile of Buseet ride-sharing app company. It appeared on Thomson Reuters’  Acceleratesme website in August 2019. 

Egypt’s first commercial gluten-free bakery has opened in Cairo. It follows a growing awareness of food allergies among Egyptian doctors and their patients. This video was shot and edited for The Associated Press Television in July 2019. For the full story line from the AP archives, click here. 

Six parents of intellectually disabled adults in Egypt were committed to finding a school to cater to their children’s needs. This video was shot and edited for The Associated Press Television in May 2019. For the full story line from the AP archives, click here. 

With the help of characters, songs and empowering phrases, children in Egypt are being taught about the threats of sexual abuse.This video was shot and edited for the Associated Press Television in March 2019. For the full story line from the AP archives, click here. 

This video was shot and edited for the Associated Press in January 2019.

Egyptians embrace American Black Friday shopping occasion. This video was shot, edited and produced for the Associated Press Television in November 2018.

As the number of MS patients grown worldwide, doctors and activists are trying to raise awareness for the disease in Egypt. The story was shot, edited and produced for the Associated Press Television in November 2018.

Cultural centers are spreading outside Cairo to cater to a growing young population. This story was shot, edited and produced for the Associated Press Television in September 2018.

Many local brands have benefited from the devaluation as prices of their foreign competitors skyrocketed. This story was shot, edited and produced for the Associated Press Television in August 2018.

Many unmarried women choose to freeze their eggs instead of rushing to get married. The story was shot, edited and produced for the Associated Press Television. It came out in July 2018. 

A group of young athletes take on the challenge of walking 900 km across Egypt to raise awareness about overpopulation. This video was shot and edited for the Associated Press Television in January 2018. For full script and story line from APTN archives, click here.

This is Egypt’s first career fair for autistic teens and adults. The story was shot, edited and produced for the Associated Press Television in March 2018.

An independent learning centre in Cairo is trying to inspire students with a different approach to education. In contrast to the Egyptian system of learning by rote, the Seven Crafts foundation uses hands-on experiences to get pupils excited about their lessons. This story was shot and edited for the Associated Press in January 2018. For full story line and script on AP archives, click here.

Creative arts therapy is emerging as a popular form of counseling in Egypt.Art and drama activities are helping people deal with trauma and mental health problems.This video was shot and edited for the Associated Press Television in December 2017. For full script and story line, click here.

A group in Egypt is holding workshops to encourage young Aswan women to learn about feminism. “A Free Woman from the South” is a women’s advocacy group inspired by the revolution. This video was shot and edited for the Associated Press Television in October 2017. For full script and story line from APTN archives, click here.

As traditional sources of energy are become scarce and costly, initiatives to invest in green energy are on the rise. This story was shot and edited for the Associated Press Television and released in May 2017. For full script and story line from APTN archives, click here.

More and more Egyptians have embraced a plant-based diet hoping they can get slimmer and healthier. This story was shot and edited for the Associated Press Television and was released in April 2017. For full scrip and story line from APTN archives, click here.

An Egyptian band mixes Western pop music with Arabic lyrics to address women’s issues. This video was shot and edited for the Associated Press Television and was released in March 2017. For full scrip and story line from APTN archives, click here.

As Egypt floats the local currency, the cost of private foreign education rises significantly forcing many parents to pull their children out of their schools. This video was shot and edited for the Associated Press Television and was released in March 2017. For full script and story line from APTN archives, click here.

Egyptian businesses have been struggling because of the fluctuation of the local currency. For full script and story line from APTN archives, click here.

A woman launches a Facebook page to promote local products and reduce run on foreign currency in the midst of a pressing fiscal crisis. This video was shot and edited for the Associated Press Television and was released in December 2016. For full script and story line from the APTN archives, click here.

Pensioners are facing tremendous struggles after the floatation of the pound. This story was shot and edited for the Associated Press Television and was released in January 2017. For full script and story line from APTN archives, click here.

Fab Lab is a hub for technology geeks and a platform for new inventions and fabrications.This story was shot and edited for the Associated Press Television and was released in August 2016. For full script and story line from APTN archives, click here.

A group of young men and women highlight social malaise with their puppets. This video was shot and edited for the Associated Press Television. It was released in August 2016. For full story line and script from APTN archives, click here.

Two girls set up women only percussion group. This video was shot and edited for the Associated Press Television and released in July 2106. For full story line and script from APTN archives, click here 

A yogi offers online tips to deal with fasting. This video was shot and edited for the Associated Press Television and was released in June 2016. For full story line and script from APTN online archives, click here.

Some online publishers focus on alternative views. This video was shot and edited for the Associated Press Television and was released in May 2016. For full story line and script from APTN online archives, click here.

A growing autistic population had to deal with the scarcity of public services in Egypt. This video was shot and edited for the Associated Press Television and was released in April 2016. For full story on APTN online archives, click here.

Fashion designer, Marwa al-Saeed promotes plus-size fashion with the intention of boosting the self-esteem of obese women.This video was shot and edited for the Associated Press Television and was released in February 2016. Click here to check story on APTN online archives

A young feminist group seeks to change gender stereotypes. This video was shot and edited for the Associated Press Television and was released in February 2016. For a full story line from APTN archives, click here.

The niqab, the face veil, is dividing the Egyptian society. This video was shot and edited for the Associated Press Television and was released in April 2016.  For a full story line and script from APTN online archives, click here.

Egyptian families come together to celebrate Coptic Christmas. This video was shot and edited for the Associated Press Television and was released in January 2016. For a full story line and script from APTN online archives, click here.

A troupe in Upper Egypt seeks to challenge aspects of discrimination against women. This video was shot and edited for the Associated Press Television and was released in January 2016. For full story line and script from APTN online archives, click here. 

Two Muslim families explain how and why they love to celebrate Christmas. This video was shot and edited for the Associated Press Television and was released in December 2015. For full story line and script from APTN online archives, click here.

Dina Anwar, a pharmacist by training, calls upon women to dress less conservatively hoping to revive feminine fashion of the 1950s and 1960s. This video was released by the Associated Press Television in November 2015. For full story line and script from APTN online archives, click here.

Halloween becomes a popular feast in Egypt raising questions about the might of globalization and eliciting the stir of conservatives who seek to protect local identities.This video was shot and edited for the Associated Press Television. It was released in October 2015.

A group of well-to-do engineers establish a bookshop in a poor neighborhood hoping to make books more available to the poor and enhance knowledge in a society where nearly 80 percent of the population fail to read a single book per year. This video was shot and edited for the Associated Press Television. It was released in September 2015. For full story from APTN online archives, click here.

Rime Naguib, an Egyptian mother, advocates natural birth over C-sections in a society where vaginal labor is dropping below 50 percent. The video was shot and edited for the Associated Press Television in August 2015. For script and full story line from APTN archives, click here.

Egyptian parents are turning to homeschooling to educate their children – even though it isn’t currently allowed under Egyptian law.It’s happening because some parents are becoming disillusioned with the country’s school system. A video shot and edited for the Associated Press Television in January 2015.  For script and full story line from APTN archives, click here.

Sara Soliman is a face-veiled western-educated life coach who offers self-help classes and raises the sexual awareness of Muslim women. This video was shot and edited for the Associated Press Television. It was released in March 2015. Click here to check story on APTN online archives. 

Shamei Asaad is an Alexandria-based engineer and blogger. He turned all his blog posts into a book titled “The Coptic Ghetto” where he shed lights on different aspects of discrimination against Egypt’s Christian minority. On 2011 new year’s eve only few weeks before the revolution, his city was rocked by a blast that targeted a church. In this video, he speaks about his book in light of the recent bombing, which left 23 people killed. 

After Hosni Mubarak’s ouster, famous jude Hesham al-Bastawisi decides to end his self-exile and returns home hoping that prospects of democratization materialize in a new Egypt. In this video, he recounts the persecution he faced under the former dictator for daring to challenge the state grip on the judiciary.