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Egyptian and Arab Features to Premiere at Toronto Film Festival
ARTS & CULTURE

‘Henet Ward’ Takes Prize at Oscar-Qualifying Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival

13 Aug 2020
‘Henet Ward’, an Egyptian short film by Morad Mostafa, has won an award at Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival, marking its second achievement at an Oscar-qualifying event. [...]
Pole Fit Introduces Dance Movement Therapy to its Studios
Business

Egypt Begins Production of Coronavirus Medication Favipiravir

13 Aug 2020
The Egyptian Drug Authority has given its approval for 61 local drug companies to produce Favipiravir, an antiviral medication for the Coronavirus. [...]
United States Sends 250 Ventilators to Egypt
LIFESTYLE

Get Your Dog Pampered in Sahel with ZED and EGYPuppy

13 Aug 2020
Real Estate moguls ZED Egypt are teaming up with EGYPuppy to give your beach bum puppies some tender love and care in the North Coast this weekend. [...]
Upper Egyptian Adaptation of Hamlet, ‘El Seera El Holameya’ Returns to Cairo Opera House
BUZZ

Pet Marketplace App 'Pawsket' Are Raising Awareness for Animal Rescue in Egypt

13 Aug 2020
App-based pet marketplace Pawsket has launched an awareness campaign to support the public's attempts in rescuing and adopting stray cats and dogs, rather than shopping for pets. [...]
New Wind Farm in Gulf of Suez Secures USD 50 Million Loan
ARTS & CULTURE

OSN to Launch Pop-Up Channel Featuring Soad Hosny’s Classic Films

13 Aug 2020
On August 13th, OSN will launch a pop-up channel showcasing over 30 of films featuring Soad Hosny, the celebrated "Cinderella of Egyptian cinema." [...]
Pole Fit Introduces Dance Movement Therapy to its Studios
LIFESTYLE

Pole Fit Introduces Dance Movement Therapy to its Studios

12 Aug 2020
Merging physical and mental wellness with dance, Pole Fit's newest Dance Movement Therapy classes brings some much-needed tranquillity through mood-boosting dances. [...]
United States Sends 250 Ventilators to Egypt
BUZZ

United States Sends 250 Ventilators to Egypt

11 Aug 2020
To support Egypt in combating the ongoing pandemic, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has provided 250 ventilators to local hospitals. [...]
Upper Egyptian Adaptation of Hamlet, ‘El Seera El Holameya’ Returns to Cairo Opera House
ARTS & CULTURE

Upper Egyptian Adaptation of Hamlet, ‘El Seera El Holameya’ Returns to Cairo Opera House

11 Aug 2020
Cairo Opera House’s open-air theatre is set to host a riveting Upper Egyptian adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet on August 11th and 12th. [...]
New Wind Farm in Gulf of Suez Secures USD 50 Million Loan
Business

New Wind Farm in Gulf of Suez Secures USD 50 Million Loan

10 Aug 2020
A new wind farm is being developed just north of Ras Ghareb, and it will be partly financed by the EBRD. [...]
Statue of Alexandria-Born Female Scientist Hypatia Set Up at New Administrative Capital
ARTS & CULTURE

Statue of Alexandria-Born Female Scientist Hypatia Set Up at New Administrative Capital

10 Aug 2020
The statue at the New Administrative Capital is dedicated to Hypatia, the first well-documented female mathematician who greatly influenced science and politics in Alexandria. [...]
Health Insurance Hospitals to Treat Coronavirus Patients Free-of-Charge
BUZZ

Health Insurance Hospitals to Treat Coronavirus Patients Free-of-Charge

10 Aug 2020
The President of the Public Authority for Health Insurance has issued a decree for all health insurance hospitals to treat Egyptian and foreign Coronavirus patients free-of-charge. [...]
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Statue of Alexandria-Born Female Scientist Hypatia Set Up at New Administrative Capital

The statue at the New Administrative Capital is dedicated to Hypatia, the first well-documented female mathematician who greatly influenced [...]

Egyptian Photographer to be Featured in 'Facing Britain' Exhibit at Germany's Museum Goch

Mohamed Hassan, an Alexandrian photographer who currently works in Wales, will have his works featured in Museum Goch's "Facing Britain" [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

‘Shando Basics’ is Amna El Shandaweely’s Matching T-Shirt and Mask Line for Post-Quarantine Life

The tribal wear brand Amna El Shandaweely has just launched a post-quarantine line of matching shirts and masks. [...]

Burkinis Can No Longer Be Banned in Hotel and Resorts Across Egypt

Following a recent wave of controversy on social media and local talk shows, the Egyptian Tourism Federation has officially announced that [...]

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. [...]

United States Sends 250 Ventilators to Egypt

To support Egypt in combating the ongoing pandemic, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has provided 250 [...]

Egyptian-Italian Fabio Abraham to Play Gamal Abdel Nasser in CNN Docu-Drama

An all-new CNN docu-drama ‘Jerusalem’, which will be centred around the history of the ancient city, will feature Egyptian-Italian actor [...]

Upper Egyptian Adaptation of Hamlet, ‘El Seera El Holameya’ Returns to Cairo Opera House

Cairo Opera House’s open-air theatre is set to host a riveting Upper Egyptian adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet on August 11th and 12th. [...]

Egypt Orders All Airports to Relocate Hazardous Goods Following Beirut Explosion

After the devastating events of the Beirut explosion, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered all Egyptian airports to move hazardous [...]

Egypt Begins Production of Coronavirus Medication Favipiravir

The Egyptian Drug Authority has given its approval for 61 local drug companies to produce Favipiravir, an antiviral medication for the [...]

‘Henet Ward’ Takes Prize at Oscar-Qualifying Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival

‘Henet Ward’, an Egyptian short film by Morad Mostafa, has won an award at Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival, marking its [...]

OSN to Launch Pop-Up Channel Featuring Soad Hosny’s Classic Films

On August 13th, OSN will launch a pop-up channel showcasing over 30 of films featuring Soad Hosny, the celebrated "Cinderella of Egyptian [...]

Pet Marketplace App 'Pawsket' Are Raising Awareness for Animal Rescue in Egypt

App-based pet marketplace Pawsket has launched an awareness campaign to support the public's attempts in rescuing and adopting stray cats [...]

Horror Flick 'Al-Harith', Starring Ahmad Al Fishawy and Yasmin Raeis, to Hit Shahid Before Cinemas
ARTS & CULTURE

Horror Flick 'Al-Harith', Starring Ahmad Al Fishawy and Yasmin Raeis, to Hit Shahid Before Cinemas

12 Aug 2020
‘Al-Harith’ is the newest Egyptian horror flick to be released online on Shahid VIP three months ahead of its cinematic release. [...]
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South Sinai Hospitals and Isolation Units Are Now Cleared of Coronavirus Cases

South Sinai Hospitals and Isolation Units Are Now Cleared of Coronavirus Cases

11 Aug 2020
The Ministry of Health has declared that the last two Coronavirus patients have been discharged from Nuweiba Central Hospital after undergoing treatment and completing their quarantine period. [...]
Egyptian-Italian Fabio Abraham to Play Gamal Abdel Nasser in CNN Docu-Drama

Egyptian-Italian Fabio Abraham to Play Gamal Abdel Nasser in CNN Docu-Drama

11 Aug 2020
An all-new CNN docu-drama ‘Jerusalem’, which will be centred around the history of the ancient city, will feature Egyptian-Italian actor Fabio Abraham as late Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser. [...]
Egypt Orders All Airports to Relocate Hazardous Goods Following Beirut Explosion

Egypt Orders All Airports to Relocate Hazardous Goods Following Beirut Explosion

11 Aug 2020
After the devastating events of the Beirut explosion, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered all Egyptian airports to move hazardous goods to safe storage spaces away from passengers and civilians. [...]
Abuse Relief Aide is the New Network of Specialists Providing Free Support to Sexual Abuse Victims

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

08 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. [...]
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Egyptian and Arab Features to Premiere at Toronto Film Festival
ARTS & CULTURE

Egyptian and Arab Features to Premiere at Toronto Film Festival

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. [...]
11th Edition of Arab Film Festival in Berlin to Open with Sudanese Hit 'You Will Die at Twenty'
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'. [...]
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. [...]
Egyptian Photographer to be Featured in 'Facing Britain' Exhibit at Germany's Museum Goch
ARTS & CULTURE

Egyptian Photographer to be Featured in 'Facing Britain' Exhibit at Germany's Museum Goch

10 Aug 2020
Mohamed Hassan, an Alexandrian photographer who currently works in Wales, will have his works featured in Museum Goch's "Facing Britain" exhibit. [...]
Kenda Interiors by NADIM is Back in Sahel
LIFESTYLE

Kenda Interiors by NADIM is Back in Sahel

10 Aug 2020
Kenda Interiors by NADIM has set foot between Marina and Marassi in KM 171 to provide us with some much-needed beach house essentials to make the summer home of our dreams a reality. [...]
New Research Shows Rome's Finest Glass Was Actually Made in Egypt
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. [...]
National Council for Women has Launched a Hotline to Receive Complaints Ahead of Upcoming Elections
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. [...]
An EXCLUSIVE Sneak Peak at Netflix’s First Ever Egyptian Original ‘Paranormal’
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. [...]

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