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How the British Chief of Cairo Police Waged War on Egypt's 1920s Drug Epidemic

01 Oct 2018
Sir Pasha gathered such extensive narcotic information that he ultimately teamed up [...]
Egyptian Spiderman Arrested

Egyptian Spiderman Arrested

04 Jan 2015
In a strange case of life imitating art, Egypt's Spiderman has received the same [...]
Cop in Court For Disabled Teen Sex Attack

Cop in Court For Disabled Teen Sex Attack

24 Sep 2014
An Egyptian police officer is facing trial today after being accused of sexually [...]
Egypt Jihadis Kill 11 Cops in 'Taliban' Bomb

Egypt Jihadis Kill 11 Cops in 'Taliban' Bomb

02 Sep 2014
11 policemen were killed in a roadside explosion planted by Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis in [...]
Fears for 'Missing' Youths After Death March

Fears for 'Missing' Youths After Death March

02 Sep 2014
The April 6 movement has released a statement claiming that more than 30 protesters [...]
The Clearing Of Talaat Harb

The Clearing Of Talaat Harb

24 Aug 2014
As news emerged that downtown's busiest street was being cleared of street vendors, [...]
#EgyPoliceTipsToUS: Twitter Sarcasm Overload

#EgyPoliceTipsToUS: Twitter Sarcasm Overload

20 Aug 2014
A hashtag has exploded in popularity, featuring satirical parodies of Egypt's call [...]
Saudi to Recruit To Female Cops

Saudi to Recruit To Female Cops

28 May 2014
A female police force is in the works in Saudi Arabia to tackle some of the more [...]
Saudi Cop in Mecca 'Shoe' Shame

Saudi Cop in Mecca 'Shoe' Shame

28 May 2014
A Saudi policeman has become the object of the latest witch hunt for leaning [...]
Cop Dies in Church Gun Attack

Cop Dies in Church Gun Attack

28 Jan 2014
Gunmen kill a policeman and injure another, in a mid-afternoon attack at a 6th of [...]
Countdown to Chaos

Countdown to Chaos

12 Jan 2014
Once again, clashes have erupted at Cairo University, as Students Against the Coup [...]
Who You Gonna' Call? 180!

Who You Gonna' Call? 180!

26 Dec 2013
The Egyptian police force announced numbers for "concerned" citizens to call to [...]
Cairo Uni Clashes: Round II

Cairo Uni Clashes: Round II

10 Dec 2013
Students and Central Security Forces butt heads once again around Cairo University [...]
Popo Protest Illegally

Popo Protest Illegally

10 Dec 2013
In an ironic twist, police officers, who were just weeks ago mandated with [...]
Will the People Prevail?

Will the People Prevail?

28 Nov 2013
The new protest law and the subsequent arrests of those who protested it has [...]
Where We Stand

Where We Stand

27 Nov 2013
In his CairoScene debut, Omar El Sabh looks into the yesterday's events after which [...]
Haram Hugs

Haram Hugs

22 Nov 2013
A young Saudi was arrested, alongside his camera man, for filming their 'Free Hugs' [...]
The Cairo Commute

The Cairo Commute

09 Nov 2013
Everyone suffers at the mercy of Cairo's chaotic and inexplicable traffic problems, [...]
CairoScene News Round Up

CairoScene News Round Up

13 Aug 2013
A list of headlines gripping the nation today. [...]
Lamborjini

Lamborjini

09 Jul 2013
Because who needs a driving license or even number plates when you're a Qatari [...]
Salafists Massacre Shiites

Salafists Massacre Shiites

24 Jun 2013
In an appalling display of intolerance and violence, a Shiite home was attacked by [...]
World Cup Anger Update

World Cup Anger Update

19 Jun 2013
Violent clashes in Brazil, resulting from heavy-handedness from the police, [...]
How (Not) to Shoot a Porno

How (Not) to Shoot a Porno

12 Jun 2013
The Georgian tourists who were arrested for being suspected porn stars have nothing [...]
Fear & Loathing in Taksim

Fear & Loathing in Taksim

11 Jun 2013
Protests in Turkey are still going strong but heavy-handedness in Taksim Square, [...]
Week Month Year

Orascom Signs Contract to Provide and Manage First-Class Facilities at Pyramids of Giza

Eco-friendly vehicles and fast-food joints by the Pyramids? Yes please! [...]

Egyptian Cigarette Brand Cleopatra Was Illegally Produced in Montenegro for Six Years

Cleopatra cigarettes were originally created as the local version of American Kent cigarettes. [...]

Egypt to Spend $71 Million on Restoration of Jewish Heritage Sites and Synagogues

Most of the country's synagogues have been falling in decay for years. [...]

Egypt Threatens Action Against Apple for Breaking the Law

The price is too damn high. [...]

Egypt to Export 4000 Cats and Dogs for the First Time

Should we be worried? [...]

Egyptian Bishop Leads First Ever Coptic Mass in Saudi Arabia

Bishop Ava Morkos of Shobra El Kheima also met with several officials and Egyptian nationals. [...]

The Middle East's Biggest Anti-Sexual Harassment Campaign Just Launched in Egypt

Menna Shalaby and Hany Adel team up with Bassita to kickstart the biggest anti-sexual harassment campaign witnessed in the region. [...]

How This Egyptian-Canadian Brand is Reviving Egyptian Cotton

One of those rare occasions in which a store has both pretty fashion and sexy values. [...]

Saudi Women No Longer Have to Wear the Abaya

Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Salman made the announcement on a Sunday interview with CBS. [...]

Ramadan Mosalsalat Guide 2018

Everything you need to know about the 31 Mosalsals coming to your screen this year. [...]

Egypt Has Gone From ‘Crisis Zone’ to ‘Investor Haven’ According to Bloomberg Report

According to a report published by Bloomberg, Egypt’s economic situation is finally getting somewhat of an upper-hand in the global economy. [...]

Egypt to Plant 1 Million Fruit Trees in Public Spaces Across The Country

Lemons, oranges and tangerines—Oh my! [...]

Orascom Signs Contract to Provide and Manage First-Class Facilities at Pyramids of Giza

Eco-friendly vehicles and fast-food joints by the Pyramids? Yes please! [...]

Egypt to Spend $71 Million on Restoration of Jewish Heritage Sites and Synagogues

Most of the country's synagogues have been falling in decay for years. [...]

Egypt Threatens Action Against Apple for Breaking the Law

The price is too damn high. [...]

Egypt Considering Building First Express Train from Luxor to Hurghada

Also in discussion is another line linking 6th of October to Luxor and Aswan. [...]

Mohamed Salah Named BBC African Footballer of the Year for Second Time in a Row

Another day, another award for Mo. [...]

Egyptian Brand Huwa Launches Royal-Inspired Men’s Accessories Collection

Don't be jealous of my bouji. [...]

5 Arab Heartthrobs Doing Beards Right

From bare-faced, boxed goatees, all the way to fully-grown and classic beards, these 5 Arab heartthrobs have perfected their beard game. [...]

Egypt Considering Building First Express Train from Luxor to Hurghada

Also in discussion is another line linking 6th of October to Luxor and Aswan. [...]

EDITOR'S PICKS
The King of Sting: Meet the Man Healing Egyptians with Bee Venom

The King of Sting: Meet the Man Healing Egyptians with Bee Venom

14 Dec 2018
Over the span of five years, Omar Aboul Hassan has gathered a cult-following for his use of apitherapy - aka bee venom therapy. [...]
Egyptian Cigarette Brand Cleopatra Was Illegally Produced in Montenegro for Six Years

Egyptian Cigarette Brand Cleopatra Was Illegally Produced in Montenegro for Six Years

11 Dec 2018
Cleopatra cigarettes were originally created as the local version of American Kent cigarettes. [...]
5 Roadside Assistance Apps in Egypt That Will Rescue You From Car Troubles

5 Roadside Assistance Apps in Egypt That Will Rescue You From Car Troubles

10 Dec 2018
Thank god for smartphones, eh? [...]
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