Abdel Halim Hefaina

Egyptian Journalist
focusing on social, cultural and scientific stories.

Latest stories

The shadowed debut of Egypt’s Minister of Culture

Politics_

Jihan Zaki vowed to "erase ugliness," but her debut as Culture Minister is being eclipsed by a messy portrait of "ghost" tenures, asset dramas, and a stinging court ruling

Abdel Halim Hefaina_ 24-2-2026

The shadowed debut of Egypt’s Minister of Culture

Khaled El-Enany’s UNESCO win and contested legacy

Culture_

Egypt’s Khaled El-Enany wins UNESCO vote, and is poised to lead the organization amid hopes for reform and debates over the legacy of his time in government.

Abdel Halim Hefaina_ 16-10-2025

Khaled El-Enany’s UNESCO win and contested legacy

Giants or genius? The secret behind the pyramids

Culture_

No giants, no magic—just ingenuity, ramps, and relentless labor. Experts cut through the myths to reveal how ancient Egyptians really built the pyramids.

Abdel Halim Hefaina_ 7-6-2025

Giants or genius? The secret behind the pyramids