A decade ago, a trip to Egypt’s North Coast was simple. Whether you were staying in a rented chalet or just visiting for a few days, getting into most compounds was a matter of knowing someone or speaking to a security guard at the gate. Beaches were more accessible, and while many areas were still gated, entry felt more flexible and informal. Today, reality is different. Many newer compounds now operate with QR code systems. One code is needed to enter the gated community. Another, sometimes entirely separate, is required to access the beach. If you are not a property owner or registered guest, access is restricted and, in most cases, denied. QR codes have quietly reshaped the way people experience the coast. They are requested by security, issued through apps exclusive to owners, and sometimes shared between friends or resold online. A day at the beach now often depends on whether you can obtain the right pass. A New North Coast The North Coast of Egypt, overseeing the Mediterranean Sea, has always had gated communities. Yet, the system at the gates was different as it was not built toContinue reading "The Beach Is Not Yours: QR Codes, Classism, and North Coast’s Gated Summer"
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