Egypt’s embattled pork industry braces for complete collapse after a surprising nationwide pig cull.
Egypt Reacts to Obama Election
The soundbites above are from interviews I shot for Al-Jazeera English. I shot them in Rafah, Egypt, along the border with Gaza, a few days before Barack Obama was sworn in as president. Originally published online by Al-Jazeera English on January 21, 2009.
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Egypt Episode
Egypt is one of the oldest civilizations on Earth. To avoid the long lines and tour buses, Anthony Bourdain visits with Egyptian locals to get a taste for what it means to be Egyptian. Episode originally aired on The Travel Channel on August 25, 2008. (I worked as a field producer on ABNR’s Egypt episode, … Read More
Male Bellydancer in Egypt
Men dancing in public is sometimes a taboo subject in around the Middle East, but this story profiles the only professional male bellydancer in Egypt, Tito Seif. Originally produced for and published by Current TV on August 19, 2008.
The Relentless Din of Egypt’s Capital
Cairenes find their health threatened by dangerously high noise levels. Jon Jensen heads to Tahrir Square – one of the loudest places on earth – to see how bad it’s gotten. Originally published by Time Magazine on July 5, 2008.
Egypt Wins 2008 Africa Nations Cup
Egypt beat Cameroon 1-0 Sunday night off a goal from Mohamed Aboutrika in the 77th minute, successfully defending their 2006 title while earning a record 6th African championship.
A Lift of Faith
Take a look at the mp3-fitted travel prayer box for Cairo’s notorious elevators, one of the most popular technology items among many conservative Muslims in Egypt’s capital. Originally produced for and published by Current TV on January 13, 2008.