Egypt’s belly dancing scene thrived last century, when icons like Samia Gamal and Tahya Carioca rose to fame on the silver screen. But researchers say Egyptian society has largely seen the dance ...

Most Egyptian actors and belly dancers have made it a point to pay all their income taxes before getting involved with government officials and possibly facing prosecution. In the recent months ...

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Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...