Rehab Eliawa

Journalist

Rehab Elaiwa is an Egyptian journalist who writes on political and social issues. She has worked for the London-based Al-Hayat newspaper, the London-based Al-Arab newspaper and the Al-Manassa website. She graduated from the Faculty of Mass Communication at Cairo University in 2013. She holds two diplomas in Islamic Studies and Data Journalism.

Most recent articles by Rehab Eliawa

Child labour in Egypt

New regulations won't end poverty

Whether in supermarkets, workshops or factories, child labour is ubiquitous in Egypt. A new law aims to curb it, but labour laws alone will not solve the structural problems that drive children to work.
By Rehab Eliawa
Public space in Egypt

Cairo is becoming unwalkable

Cairo's footpaths are disappearing, its public spaces are shrinking and its trees are being uprooted to make way for car-focused infrastructure and urban sprawl. For pedestrians, the city has become a hostile place.
By Rehab Eliawa
"Carmen" on the Egyptian stage

Rewritten to fit the patriarchal script

A stage production of "Carmen", adapted from Prosper Mérimée's French novella, has captured the attention of audiences and critics in Cairo. While the French novella portrayed Carmen as a free-spirited rebel, the Egyptian adaptation tells a different story.
By Rehab Eliawa
TV series "Muawiya"

Historical Ramadan drama fuels controversy

The Saudi-produced television series “Muawiya” emerged as a talking point during Ramadan, sparking debate throughout the Middle East. Both Iran and Iraq have banned the show which charts the life of one of the most controversial figures in Islamic history.
By Rehab Eliawa