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Sphinx International Airport Ready for Take-off With July Launch
LIFESTYLE

Meet the 25 Year Old Egyptian Changing the Lives of Cancer Patients

22 May 2022
ElNemr is a 'healthcare designer,' creating full experiences for medical institutions and hospitals, having carved out a niche for herself in the design field at 25 years old. [...]
Stellar Egyptian Style at Festival de Cannes 2022
Fashion

Stellar Egyptian Style at Festival de Cannes 2022

22 May 2022
Here are a few of the fabulous looks from Egyptian stars at Festival de Cannes 2022, and the designers behind them... [...]
From the Ornate to the Contemporary: Looking up at the Domes of Egypt
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From the Ornate to the Contemporary: Looking up at the Domes of Egypt

22 May 2022
We look up at the domes of Egyptian mosques that range from the 8th century up to the sustainable designs of the 21st century. [...]
Ministry of Tourism Rescues Abu Mena Holy Site With Restoration Effort
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Ministry of Tourism Rescues Abu Mena Holy Site With Restoration Effort

22 May 2022
The project successfully implemented 53 wells on site, 12 of which are around the tomb area. It also added a modern water extraction system, via expulsion lines spreading to 6150 linear metres. [...]
UAE Fintech Pemo Raises $12 Million Seed Round for MENAP Expansion
Business

UAE Fintech Pemo Raises $12 Million Seed Round for MENAP Expansion

22 May 2022
With the launch of its all-in-one spend management platform coinciding with the raise, the startup now has KSA, Egypt and Pakistan in its cross-hairs. [...]
Why is Spaghetti Excluded from Egypt's Export Ban?
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Why is Spaghetti Excluded from Egypt's Export Ban?

22 May 2022
Put in place due to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the Ministry of Trade and Industry has made an exception to the export ban: spaghetti. Not just any pasta. Specifically spaghetti. [...]
BLCK’s ‘Urban Getaway’ Brings Summertime Spirit to the City
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BLCK’s ‘Urban Getaway’ Brings Summertime Spirit to the City

22 May 2022
Located at Katameya Heights, New Cairo, this boho sanctuary was designed to cater to the need for solitude, acting as an alluring getaway right in the middle of urban life. [...]
Delve Into This Classic Yet Contemporary Home Rendered by Maads
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Delve Into This Classic Yet Contemporary Home Rendered by Maads

21 May 2022
For those seeking vintage aesthetics within spaces that still feel contemporary, Maads Designs managed to visualise this balanced fantasy. [...]
Why Nubian Eatery Beit Yasser is King of the Hill on This Aswan Island
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Why Nubian Eatery Beit Yasser is King of the Hill on This Aswan Island

21 May 2022
Getting to Am Yasser’s place is a journey on its own. You have to take a boat from Aswan and then climb around 500 meters up a steep hill to get to the top of the islands. Trust us, it's worth it. [...]
Afroto Releases Fifth Track ‘Mareed’ From Upcoming Album ‘San Stefano’
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Afroto Releases Fifth Track ‘Mareed’ From Upcoming Album ‘San Stefano’

21 May 2022
Produced by fan-favorite Marwan Moussa, the duo find solace in each other in their latest collaboration of ‘Mareed’. [...]
Mirna Nakhla's Eterna Swimwear Serves Curves for Days
Fashion

Mirna Nakhla's Eterna Swimwear Serves Curves for Days

21 May 2022
The ultimate swimsuit is one that makes you feel good about yourself. In the case of designer Mirna Nakhla, that meant vintage-inspired swimwear that accentuates femininity. [...]
Week Month Year

A Walk Through Downtown Cairo’s Timeless Architecture

With iconic architecture, dramatic facades and delicate balconies, the buildings of Downtown Cairo are rich in history, with stories that [...]

It Took This Burger Joint '25 Rounds' of Trials to Exist

Everything at 25 Rounds is made by them from scratch including their special sauces and fresh fluffy burger buns which they bake themselves [...]

Lebanese Spice and Everything Nice With Khayzaran Beirut’s Manouches

The Lebanese eatery adds a twist to all the classic fanfare from wrap sandwiches to mana2eesh to pizzas and even salads. [...]

We Don't Need a Visa for Street Eat’s Mediterranean and Mexican Tour

Offering Greek, Italian, and Mexican street foods, Street Eat is bringing us a three way of multicultural chunky wraps, sandwiches, and [...]

Recreate the Giza Pyramid With LEGO's New 1,500-Piece Set

Slated to come out this June, the LEGO Group is planning a trip to Egypt to launch their new 1,500-piece Pyramid of Giza kit. [...]

A Walk Through Downtown Cairo’s Timeless Architecture

With iconic architecture, dramatic facades and delicate balconies, the buildings of Downtown Cairo are rich in history, with stories that [...]

There's Going to Be 48% More Natural Gas-Powered Cars in 2022

In that time, 82,000 new cars that use natural gas as fuel will also be available in Egypt. [...]

Bring Hope to Spinal Cord Research at Wings For Life Run in New Cairo

Every year on May 8th, Wings For Life hosts a World Run to raise funds for spinal cord resarch - and for the first time, Egypt is joining [...]

Egypt Rises to 53rd Place in 2021 Global Knowledge Index

UNDP's annual Global Knowledge Index summarises knowledge performance of countries in terms of higher education, research, development, [...]

Egypt Jumps 13 Places in Global Talent Competitiveness Index

In particular, Egypt had made huge gains within the index’s sublists for vocational and technical skills for its income group, where it [...]

USAID & EBRD Agree to Support Cultural Tourism in Cairo & Luxor

The project will support heritage and sustainable tourism by encouraging private investment in public heritage tourism projects, with a [...]

Heshek Beshek Fetishisation: Amie Sultan on Reclaiming Egyptian Dance

A disruptive voice on a stagnant ‘belly dance’ scene, Amie Sultan offers a raw and honest reflection on how our native dance has been [...]

A Walk Through Downtown Cairo’s Timeless Architecture

With iconic architecture, dramatic facades and delicate balconies, the buildings of Downtown Cairo are rich in history, with stories that [...]

It Took This Burger Joint '25 Rounds' of Trials to Exist

Everything at 25 Rounds is made by them from scratch including their special sauces and fresh fluffy burger buns which they bake themselves [...]

‘Odd Behaviour’ Remixes Ancient Egyptian Icons through Urban Art

Odd Behaviour - aka Ehab Hassouna - uses digital art to rethink Egyptian iconography through a modern lens, fusing them with the bold [...]

Stellar Egyptian Style at Festival de Cannes 2022

Here are a few of the fabulous looks from Egyptian stars at Festival de Cannes 2022, and the designers behind them... [...]

Stellar Egyptian Style at Festival de Cannes 2022

Here are a few of the fabulous looks from Egyptian stars at Festival de Cannes 2022, and the designers behind them... [...]

From the Ornate to the Contemporary: Looking up at the Domes of Egypt

We look up at the domes of Egyptian mosques that range from the 8th century up to the sustainable designs of the 21st century. [...]

UAE Fintech Pemo Raises $12 Million Seed Round for MENAP Expansion

With the launch of its all-in-one spend management platform coinciding with the raise, the startup now has KSA, Egypt and Pakistan in its [...]

London-based Layal Releases Psychedelia RnB Fusion 'Temporary Highs'

A personal single for the multi-styled singer which boasts musical influences from a wide array of genres and sounds. [...]

The Ultimate Guide for Ramen in Cairo
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The Ultimate Guide for Ramen in Cairo

22 May 2022
*slurps forever* [...]
London-based Layal Releases Psychedelia RnB Fusion 'Temporary Highs'
Noise

London-based Layal Releases Psychedelia RnB Fusion 'Temporary Highs'

22 May 2022
A personal single for the multi-styled singer which boasts musical influences from a wide array of genres and sounds. [...]
Look Up at the 5 Most Magnificent Mosque Ceilings in Cairo
Explore Egypt

Look Up at the 5 Most Magnificent Mosque Ceilings in Cairo

22 May 2022
Unravel the wonders of Islamic architecture with some of Cairo’s most striking mosque ceilings. [...]
Egyptian Government Launches National Climate Change Strategy
BUZZ

Egyptian Government Launches National Climate Change Strategy

21 May 2022
The National Strategy for Climate Change 2050 seeks to enact a series of long-term policies to help the country tackle this global issue. [...]
From Athens to Cairo: Kalamaki Shows A Whole New Side of Greek Cuisine
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From Athens to Cairo: Kalamaki Shows A Whole New Side of Greek Cuisine

21 May 2022
You can finally have kalamaki in Cairo thanks to the city's newest eatery. [...]
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From Athens to Cairo: Kalamaki Shows A Whole New Side of Greek Cuisine
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From Athens to Cairo: Kalamaki Shows A Whole New Side of Greek Cuisine

You can finally have kalamaki in Cairo thanks to the city's newest eatery. [...]
Sphinx International Airport Ready for Take-off With July Launch
Explore Egypt

Sphinx International Airport Ready for Take-off With July Launch

21 May 2022
Located close to the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx International Airport is part of the ongoing development of the pyramids area in preparation for the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum. [...]
Mind The Gap: Architect Eman Hussein’s Analogy of Humanity
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Mind The Gap: Architect Eman Hussein’s Analogy of Humanity

20 May 2022
Looking back at the state of the world during lockdown, the exhibit explores human individuality and collective existence by representing Earth’s shifting continents with puzzle pieces. [...]
There's a New Asian Supermarket in Maadi, and It's Called Miu Miu
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There's a New Asian Supermarket in Maadi, and It's Called Miu Miu

20 May 2022
When you head there, tell them we sent you. *wink* [...]
Veteran Actor Samir Sabri Has Passed Away
BUZZ

Veteran Actor Samir Sabri Has Passed Away

20 May 2022
Sabri's funeral proceedings will be held tomorrow in Sheikh Zayed. [...]
The Cairo Angels Makes Undisclosed Investment Kenyan Fintech FlexPay
Business

The Cairo Angels Makes Undisclosed Investment Kenyan Fintech FlexPay

20 May 2022
Through its Cairo Angels Syndicate Fund, the Egyptian group’s investment marks its first in Africa. [...]
Auto Giant Stellantis Plans Electric Car Factory in Egypt
BUZZ

Auto Giant Stellantis Plans Electric Car Factory in Egypt

20 May 2022
Stellantis has an ambitious expansion plan for their entrance into the Egyptian market by producing low-cost electric vehicles. [...]
Felukah & Dounia Release New Single ‘Say Hi to my Demons’
Noise

Felukah & Dounia Release New Single ‘Say Hi to my Demons’

20 May 2022
“Spicy shatta shorty she roll Egyptian loud” has to be one of the hardest lines in the history of MENA rap – dare we say, in the history of rap ever. [...]

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