شهدت مصر نهضة ثقافية إبان القرن التاسع عشر وأوائل القرن العشرين وفيها حققت إنجازات كثيرة فى مجالات السياسة والدين والأدب واللغة والإعلام وسِواها, وبخاصة فى مجال الإصلاحات الإجتماعية التى حوّلت المجتمع المصرى والعالم العربى. ويُعتَبَر دافع هذه النهضة غزو نابليون عام 1798 والصدمة الثقافية التى رافقتْه, وبعد أن تولّى محمد على باشا زمام الأمر فى مصر, ما لَبَث أن يقوم بالإصلاحات التى حّولت مصر. ولم يجد بُداً من إعادة تنظيم المجتمع المصرى, وتحسين الإقتصاد, وتدريب البيروقراطية المحترفة وبناء العسكرية الحديثة لكى تُؤسس دولة قوية وحديثة. ولكى يتم القيام بهذه الإصلاحات اقتضى ذلك مصدر دخل مضمون ولذلك بعد أنْ تولّى السلطة الى جَبى ضرائب من ملاكى الأرض عن طريق عملية "التأميم" أى الإستيلاء على أراضيهم. ولم تكن نتائج هذا الإصلاح إيجايبة من حيث تحصيل الضرائب فحسب, بل أدّى إلى زيادة إفراز المحاصيل أيضاً, لاسيما القطن.

This is my view about the security in Egypt, hope it helps to encourage students to come to Egypt to learn Arabic to Arabeya Center: I came from Spain to study Arabic language in August 2010 and I have been living in Cairo for more than one year, studying in Arabeya for the last months and very satisfied with the school, both the administration and the teachers, that have an excellent understanding of the student needs and a very effective metodology, combining grammar and practice of the language through films, books, conversation and other interesting resources. During my stay in Egypt, I had the privilege of witnessing the 18 days Egyptian revolution that made Mubarak step down and triggered all

Samsara Scarpa
University of Cambridge
Advanced Arabic language student at Arabeya language school
Cairo, Egypt.
قدمت الثورات الاهلية العربية رسالة جليلة للمجتمعات الغربية، رسالة عن حالة انحطاط وتدهر العالم وأهمية مقاومة القوى المسؤولة عن هذا الإنحدار. فأشار القوم العربي الى الحجة الى الحرية الإنسانية، سواء فيما يتعلق بالمعاركة ضد الفساد والقمع في الحقول الأجتماعي والسياسي او من حيث الحرية العقلية وخصوصاً السعي الى هذه الحرية من باب التعليم والإصلاح الإجتماعي الكامل.

Anna Carrion
There are two main aspects to put in your mind, if you are thinking of what to wear in Egypt, the weather and the culture. Egypt is a Muslim Country. Although it is not as strict as other Muslim countries, but still best to be modest. Especially for ladies. Try to show kind of respect for other culture. First, the weather in Egypt is hot in general. Light cotton clothes is the best to wear in Egypt, except if you went there in winter you will need a sweater or jumper as well. But luxer and Aswan are hot. Even in the winter, temperatures are generally high during the day so you will need light cottons at any time of the year. In some months, around October – March, it can get cooler in the evening and overnight, but you may need to your jumper on the boat or in the train because of the air condition may be switched on cool. Second, the culture, for men; Normal trousers, shirts and T-shirts are fine. You can wear shorts on beaches or resorts or in Cairo or

On Sunday, May 31st 2011, students and members of the community gathered at our branch in Mohandesin to participate in an informative lecture on the Holy month of Ramadan. Led by Hassnaa Hussein, the Arabeya Association’s senior instructor, students learned about the history, culture, and many traditions that are present during the month of Ramadan in Egypt. In case you were unable to attend, read below and catch the highlights of the event.
Fasting

If you’re coming to Egypt to learn Arabic for the first time, odds are that you’re from a part of the world that differs greatly from Egyptian culture and society. More than likely, the religion, economy, pace of life, and gender roles of men and women differ greatly from those in your host country. As a result of these differences, it is possible for you to experience some degree of “culture shock” during your stay in Cairo.

Superstitions are present in every country of the modern world. And most people, whether they will admit it or not, follow some sort of superstition– whether it’s from a person’s religion or personal ancestry. It’s simply a part of human nature to come up with something to believe in, however obscure or ridiculous it may be. Here are many of the superstitions that are present in Egyptian society.
The Envy

The following information was provided by one of our students from Spain. She is Social Worker and loves working with children. She recently went to visit a Cairo orphanage
called St Theresa, which is located in the suburb of Manshit Naser. Manshit Naser is

You may ask why this article specially talks about Egyptian weddings. You may think that an Egyptian wedding is like
Egyptian wedding

There are two main aspects to put in your mind, if you are thinking of what to wear in Egypt, the weather and the culture. Egypt is a Muslim Country. Although it is not as strict as other Muslim countries, but still best to be modest. Especially for ladies. Try to show kind of respect for other culture.