VOCATIV – Feb 9 – Despite the online dating stigma, in recent years Tinder and dating sites like OkCupid have become increasingly popular among upper – and middle – class Egyptians in Cairo, Egypt's capital of ~20M people. Traditionally in Egypt sexual relations outside of marriage are taboo – in fact, any dating that happens is generally short and geared towards getting engaged. In 2014 Egypt's top Islamic authority issued a religious ruling prohibiting the use of online dating. Grindr has warned users in Egypt that police may be posing as users to entrap them and arrest them. "I am not pro this [dating apps and websites] if it's not about serious commitment to marriage," said the well-known Egyptian sexologist and TV show host Heba Kotb, who is popular for her conservative, though sometimes controversial, opinions on sex and religion.
by Miriam Berger
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