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New EGP1.2 Billion Axis Will Connect Salah Salem and El-Moshir Tantawy
ARTS & CULTURE

An EXCLUSIVE Sneak Peak at Netflix’s First Ever Egyptian Original ‘Paranormal’

09 Aug 2020
With acclaimed filmmaker, Amr Salama, at the helm, the series - based on Ahmed Khaled Tawfik’s best-selling novel of the same name - is set to hit screens this fall. [...]
Egyptian and Arab Features to Premiere at Toronto Film Festival
BUZZ

National Council for Women has Launched a Hotline to Receive Complaints Ahead of Upcoming Elections

09 Aug 2020
The National Council for Women is working with the National Elections Authority to help women stay safe during elections. [...]
Egypt Has Been Ranked Third Best for Education Within the Arab World
BUZZ

Abuse Relief Aide is the New Network of Specialists Providing Free Support to Sexual Abuse Victims

09 Aug 2020
Founder of What Women Want magazine May Abdel Asim, alongside founder of the Safe Kids foundation Sara Aziz, have recognized a gap in support for abuse victims in Egypt. Their new Facebook group, 'Abuse Relief Aide', seeks to fill that gap. [...]
Five Museums Will be Renovated to Become Accessible to Visitors with Special Needs
ARTS & CULTURE

11th Edition of Arab Film Festival in Berlin to Open with Sudanese Hit 'You Will Die at Twenty'

09 Aug 2020
Five months after its intended opening, the Arab Film Festival (ALFILM)'s 11th edition is set to launch in Berlin starting on September 1st, opening with Sudanese film 'You Will Die at Twenty'. [...]
You Can Take a EGP 100,000 Loan for Vacation Through Banque Misr
BUZZ

New Research Shows Rome's Finest Glass Was Actually Made in Egypt

09 Aug 2020
Research from Denmark recently revealed that Alexandrian glass, one of Rome's most prized and luxurious forms of glass due to its transparency, has been proven to be sourced from Egypt. [...]
Egyptian and Arab Features to Premiere at Toronto Film Festival
ARTS & CULTURE

Egyptian and Arab Features to Premiere at Toronto Film Festival

06 Aug 2020
Although the full schedule of the Toronto Film Festival hasn’t been released yet, the organizers of the annual cinema event have released a lineup of 50 selections screening at this year’s event. [...]
Egypt Has Been Ranked Third Best for Education Within the Arab World
BUZZ

Egypt Has Been Ranked Third Best for Education Within the Arab World

06 Aug 2020
Egypt has been ranked as third best in education quality in the Arab world and jumped nine spots in the worldwide ranking. [...]
Five Museums Will be Renovated to Become Accessible to Visitors with Special Needs
BUZZ

Five Museums Will be Renovated to Become Accessible to Visitors with Special Needs

06 Aug 2020
Five museums in Egypt are being redeveloped to become wheelchair accessible, with new signs to help the hearing impaired. [...]
You Can Take a EGP 100,000 Loan for Vacation Through Banque Misr
LIFESTYLE

You Can Take a EGP 100,000 Loan for Vacation Through Banque Misr

05 Aug 2020
Banque Misr’s new loan programme allows travellers to finance their trips including everything from airline tickets, hotel bookings, and daily expenses on both domestic and international trips. [...]
Egypt Sends Medical Equipment to Help with Beirut Explosion
BUZZ

Egypt Sends Medical Equipment to Help with Beirut Explosion

05 Aug 2020
Two military planes full of medical equipment have been sent from Egypt to Lebanon to help with the aftermath of an explosion at a port in Beirut. [...]
Public Prosecutor's Office Launches Investigation into the 'Fairmont Incident' Sexual Assault Case
BUZZ

Public Prosecutor's Office Launches Investigation into the 'Fairmont Incident' Sexual Assault Case

05 Aug 2020
A complaint has been filed on behalf of the victim of a gang rape in 2014, which has prompted an investigation into the Fairmont Incident. [...]
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Fugee Sport: The Cairo-based Sports Initiative Promoting Cross-Cultural Understanding

Fugee Sport is a community-based sports initiative which hopes to increase black representation in sports and bridge cultural gaps. [...]

Your Kids Can Learn Hieroglyphics in This New Online Course

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities are hosting a weekly Zoom class for children to learn all about the basics of ancient hieroglyphics. [...]

Public Prosecutor's Office Launches Investigation into the 'Fairmont Incident' Sexual Assault Case

A complaint has been filed on behalf of the victim of a gang rape in 2014, which has prompted an investigation into the Fairmont Incident. [...]

9 Local Tableware Brands that We’re Currently Obsessed With

For those looking to step up their home decoration game, these are our conclusive picks for local tableware brands. [...]

The North Coast's Beautiful Boutique Hotels

Coronavirus may have slowed down our summer in Sahel, so instead of constant beachside parties we're taking the opportunity to appreciate [...]

Schneider Electric Signs USD 290 Million Deal to Optimize Egypt’s Electrical Network

A new deal between the Egyptian state and Schneider Electric will oversee the optimization of the national electrical grid and the creation [...]

British Airways to Resume Flights to Egypt Starting September 2020

UK airline British Airways will be resuming flights to Cairo starting September, following a three-month hiatus on account of COVID-19 [...]

You Can Now Book an Uber Black From Cairo International Airport

To help with Egypt's reviving tourism sector after the country reopened, Uber Black trips from Cairo International Airport are now [...]

Luxor’s Karnak Temple Complex Prepares For Spectacular Solar Alignment This Friday

The event only lasts two hours. [...]

11 Uber Cool Photos of Downtown Cairo in the 60s

It's the same...but different. [...]

Egyptian Tourism Revenues Rise by $2.7 Billion in 2019

Not bad...not bad at all. [...]

9 Mind-Bending Photos from Cirque Du Soleil’s Debut Show in Egypt

Courtesy of the best seats in the house with Etisalat. [...]

An EXCLUSIVE Sneak Peak at Netflix’s First Ever Egyptian Original ‘Paranormal’

With acclaimed filmmaker, Amr Salama, at the helm, the series - based on Ahmed Khaled Tawfik’s best-selling novel of the same name - is set [...]

Abuse Relief Aide is the New Network of Specialists Providing Free Support to Sexual Abuse Victims

Founder of What Women Want magazine May Abdel Asim, alongside founder of the Safe Kids foundation Sara Aziz, have recognized a gap in [...]

Knowledge Hub Universities to Open New 50-Acre Branch in Sheikh Zayed

The Knowledge Hub Universities (TKH) has announced that a memorandum of understanding has been signed to launch a brand new campus in [...]

New Research Shows Rome's Finest Glass Was Actually Made in Egypt

Research from Denmark recently revealed that Alexandrian glass, one of Rome's most prized and luxurious forms of glass due to its [...]

Abuse Relief Aide is the New Network of Specialists Providing Free Support to Sexual Abuse Victims

Founder of What Women Want magazine May Abdel Asim, alongside founder of the Safe Kids foundation Sara Aziz, have recognized a gap in [...]

New Research Shows Rome's Finest Glass Was Actually Made in Egypt

Research from Denmark recently revealed that Alexandrian glass, one of Rome's most prized and luxurious forms of glass due to its [...]

National Council for Women has Launched a Hotline to Receive Complaints Ahead of Upcoming Elections

The National Council for Women is working with the National Elections Authority to help women stay safe during elections. [...]

An EXCLUSIVE Sneak Peak at Netflix’s First Ever Egyptian Original ‘Paranormal’

With acclaimed filmmaker, Amr Salama, at the helm, the series - based on Ahmed Khaled Tawfik’s best-selling novel of the same name - is set [...]

Knowledge Hub Universities to Open New 50-Acre Branch in Sheikh Zayed
Business

Knowledge Hub Universities to Open New 50-Acre Branch in Sheikh Zayed

09 Aug 2020
The Knowledge Hub Universities (TKH) has announced that a memorandum of understanding has been signed to launch a brand new campus in Sheikh Zayed that will host, not only Coventry University, but a whole host of top, international universities, too. [...]
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Nine Ways You Can Support Those Affected by the Beirut Explosion

Nine Ways You Can Support Those Affected by the Beirut Explosion

04 Aug 2020
These nine organizations are currently collecting donations to support the people of Lebanon after an explosion in the port of Beirut claimed over a hundred lives. [...]
Egyptian Lawmakers Approve Bill to Keep Victims of Sexual Assault Anonymous

Egyptian Lawmakers Approve Bill to Keep Victims of Sexual Assault Anonymous

04 Aug 2020
The new draft law will be presented to the Egyptian Parliament later this month, hoping that its ratification will encourage more women to speak up about assault and abuse. [...]
Gulf Airline Emirates Resumes Flagship Airbus A380 Services to Cairo

Gulf Airline Emirates Resumes Flagship Airbus A380 Services to Cairo

04 Aug 2020
On Tuesday, August 4th, Emirates announced that they will resume services of their luxurious Airbus A380 to Cairo, on account of lifting of Coronavirus restrictions. [...]
Blue Elephant Author Ahmed Mourad Publishes Newest Novel ‘Locandet Beir El Wataweet’

Blue Elephant Author Ahmed Mourad Publishes Newest Novel ‘Locandet Beir El Wataweet’

04 Aug 2020
Ahmed Mourad, author of blockbuster titles like The Blue Elephant, Diamond Dust and 1919, has released a new novel about a murder mystery in the 1800s. [...]
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New EGP1.2 Billion Axis Will Connect Salah Salem and El-Moshir Tantawy
BUZZ

New EGP1.2 Billion Axis Will Connect Salah Salem and El-Moshir Tantawy

The El Fardous axis is being built to reduce traffic congestion in the area stemming from New Cairo. [...]
Chums Chaise Lounges Are the Classy Twist on Loungers That We're All About
LIFESTYLE

Chums Chaise Lounges Are the Classy Twist on Loungers That We're All About

02 Aug 2020
Chums Cairo is a new local brand that doesn’t just make uber comfy and portable chaise loungers; they make them in sexy designs that speak to your personality. [...]
Over 100,000 Egyptians Are Volunteering to Help the Visually Impaired with the Be My Eyes App
BUZZ

Over 100,000 Egyptians Are Volunteering to Help the Visually Impaired with the Be My Eyes App

02 Aug 2020
Be My Eyes is a free app that allows anyone to assist the visually impaired through video call; in Egypt alone, over 100,000 volunteers assist a local crowd of 15,000 visually impaired users. [...]
Your Kids Can Learn Hieroglyphics in This New Online Course
ARTS & CULTURE

Your Kids Can Learn Hieroglyphics in This New Online Course

04 Aug 2020
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities are hosting a weekly Zoom class for children to learn all about the basics of ancient hieroglyphics. [...]
Fugee Sport: The Cairo-based Sports Initiative Promoting Cross-Cultural Understanding
BUZZ

Fugee Sport: The Cairo-based Sports Initiative Promoting Cross-Cultural Understanding

03 Aug 2020
Fugee Sport is a community-based sports initiative which hopes to increase black representation in sports and bridge cultural gaps. [...]
9 Local Tableware Brands that We’re Currently Obsessed With
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9 Local Tableware Brands that We’re Currently Obsessed With

03 Aug 2020
For those looking to step up their home decoration game, these are our conclusive picks for local tableware brands. [...]
Think you Know your Egyptian Film and Music Trivia? ‘Anoon’ Puts Your Knowledge to the Ultimate Test
LIFESTYLE

Think you Know your Egyptian Film and Music Trivia? ‘Anoon’ Puts Your Knowledge to the Ultimate Test

03 Aug 2020
‘Anoon’ is the card game looking to test how much you really know about Egyptian ‘afashat aflam’ and music trivia! [...]
Local Brand Well World Makes Sustainable All-Natural Homecare Products
LIFESTYLE

Local Brand Well World Makes Sustainable All-Natural Homecare Products

02 Aug 2020
Well World, the two-month old cleaning detergent brand born out of quarantine, makes cleaning products that does away with harmful chemicals like chlorine or hydrogen peroxide. [...]

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