Middle East

By Nicholas James Rodrigo

As we enter Cairo I realised why it is called the city of a thousand minarets. Dotting the skyline, competing for space amongst the cities many luxurious hotels, the minarets waved in the smog and haze of one of the worlds most polluted cities.

Our hotel is a mere ten minutes away from Tahrir sqwuare and now, even after the revolution, ...

After two successful tours and the hosting of an international football tournament in London, SOAS Football Beyond Borders has become more ambitious with its choice of destination. On the 29th of August 20 students have planned and fundraised to venture to Egypt, Gaza, The West Bank and Jordan. As Tour Manager Joseph Watfa elucidates, this tour is aimed at providing an alternative narrative ...