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Registration Opens for Third Booster Shot of COVID-19 Vaccine
Explore Egypt

Entrance to Natural Reserves Across Egypt Now Half Off

02 Dec 2021
The Ministry of Environment are looking to encourage more young visitors to their protectorates and natural reserves with this big discount, which is in effect indefinitely. [...]
Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh Glows Up with New Expansion
Explore Egypt

Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh Glows Up with New Expansion

02 Dec 2021
2022 will see the fabulous Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh unveil dazzling developments cementing its position as one of the world’s most ravishing beach resorts. [...]
Run Along the Mediterranean at the Official Alexandria Marathon
LIFESTYLE

Run Along the Mediterranean at the Official Alexandria Marathon

02 Dec 2021
Alonside Alex Runners and the Ministry of Youth and Sport, the Alexandria Marathon works with Misr El Kheir to donate part of the proceeds to Egyptian families in need. [...]
'Helm' Revamps Dahab's Streets for People with Disabilities
BUZZ

'Helm' Revamps Dahab's Streets for People with Disabilities

02 Dec 2021
Bringing Dahabians face-to-face with the mobility challenges of people with disabilities, ‘Helm’ launched ‘Dahab Disability Week’, upgrading the town's streets with colourful new ramps. [...]
Dubai’s iMile to Expand Delivery Services Following $40M Series A
Business

Dubai’s iMile to Expand Delivery Services Following $40M Series A

02 Dec 2021
This latest round will accelerate the development of its proprietary technology that’s set on completely disrupting conventional shipping in emerging markets. [...]
Mobile Phones to Receive 10% Customs Tax
BUZZ

Mobile Phones to Receive 10% Customs Tax

02 Dec 2021
The move is expected to encourage investment in Egyptian manufacturers, and nurture competition in the local market. [...]
Egyptian Payment Fintech KlickIt Closes First Funding Round
Business

Egyptian Payment Fintech KlickIt Closes First Funding Round

02 Dec 2021
Boasting partnerships with the likes of Banque Misr, the startup is now poiased to take a giant leap on Egypt's bustlign fintech sector. [...]
The Fried Chicken Revolution Begins in Obour City with Tiko’s
Eats

The Fried Chicken Revolution Begins in Obour City with Tiko’s

02 Dec 2021
Another day, another fried chicken spot opens up -- only this time it's in the far away land of Obour. [...]
Sherif Osman Wins Gold at 2021 World Para Powerlifting Championships
BUZZ

Sherif Osman Wins Gold at 2021 World Para Powerlifting Championships

01 Dec 2021
Para powerlifting champion Osman lifted 190 kg to secure the title, and then added another 5 kg on top of that, just because he could. [...]
Registration Opens for Third Booster Shot of COVID-19 Vaccine
BUZZ

Registration Opens for Third Booster Shot of COVID-19 Vaccine

01 Dec 2021
The booster shot is currently available for medical workers, people with chronic illnesses and the elderly, numbering well over four million citizens altogether. [...]
Egyptian Phone Handler App Raseedi Raises $850,000 Pre-Series A Round
Business

Egyptian Phone Handler App Raseedi Raises $850,000 Pre-Series A Round

01 Dec 2021
The live Android app targets Egypt’s 40 million dual mobile SIM users, offering an automatic dialer that chooses the cheapest SIM for calls, thereby optimising their monthly telecom expenses. [...]
Week Month Year

Oodles of Noodles and Homemade Steamed Dumplings with Al Firdaws

Sis is serving up all the traditional goodies and we’re eternally grateful. [...]

The Fried Chicken Revolution Begins in Obour City with Tiko’s

Another day, another fried chicken spot opens up -- only this time it's in the far away land of Obour. [...]

Fish Chips & Dips: This Sheikh Zayed Spot is a Phosphorus Fiesta

Where are our fish & chip stans at? [...]

It Took This Burger Joint '25 Rounds' of Trials for It 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 [...]

Egyptian E-Grocery Startup Appetito Raises $2 Million Investment

The startup will use the Pre-Series A investment to follow through with rapid scaling plans, including pan-African expansion. [...]

O'Fudge: Ooey Gooey Fudgy Cookies Is What This Brand Is All About

Hint: They have a fudging DIY cookie set that you can order and maybe eat the whole thing on your own. [...]

Oh Dios Mío! Cairo Says Hello to ‘The Mexican Bakery’

We stan a panaderia! That's bakery for you if you don't know Spanish. [...]

Bisriat's Vintage Eyewear Puts That Nostalgic Drip On Our Faces

WIth vintage eyewear that have been hunted down throughout Egypt, Bisrait sells sunglasses that are as timeless as they are flashy. [...]

Sleep By Ancient Treasures at Villa Sakkara

Villa Sakkara promises guests a getaway to recharge the soul. [...]

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 [...]

Beehive: This Nasr City Spot is a Haven for Foodies & Gamers

We have no choice but to stan dem kweens! [...]

Egypt to Start Manufacturing Electric Cars

Starting in 2022, Nasr Automotive's electric vehicle, the Nasr E70, is expected to hit the Egyptian market, thanks to a deal with China's [...]

Oodles of Noodles and Homemade Steamed Dumplings with Al Firdaws

Sis is serving up all the traditional goodies and we’re eternally grateful. [...]

The Fried Chicken Revolution Begins in Obour City with Tiko’s

Another day, another fried chicken spot opens up -- only this time it's in the far away land of Obour. [...]

Fish Chips & Dips: This Sheikh Zayed Spot is a Phosphorus Fiesta

Where are our fish & chip stans at? [...]

It Took This Burger Joint '25 Rounds' of Trials for It 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 [...]

Epicerie Rio is the Port Said Breakfast Spot from the '50s

Nostalgia and tastiness go hand in hand at this retro breakfast joint in Port Said. [...]

Dubai’s iMile to Expand Delivery Services Following $40M Series A

This latest round will accelerate the development of its proprietary technology that’s set on completely disrupting conventional shipping [...]

Egyptian Payment Fintech KlickIt Closes First Funding Round

Boasting partnerships with the likes of Banque Misr, the startup is now poiased to take a giant leap on Egypt's bustlign fintech sector. [...]

Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh Glows Up with New Expansion

2022 will see the fabulous Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh unveil dazzling developments cementing its position as one of the world’s [...]

Epicerie Rio is the Port Said Breakfast Spot from the '50s
Eats

Epicerie Rio is the Port Said Breakfast Spot from the '50s

02 Dec 2021
Nostalgia and tastiness go hand in hand at this retro breakfast joint in Port Said. [...]
Fish Chips & Dips: This Sheikh Zayed Spot is a Phosphorus Fiesta
Eats

Fish Chips & Dips: This Sheikh Zayed Spot is a Phosphorus Fiesta

02 Dec 2021
Where are our fish & chip stans at? [...]
Egyptian Family Development Plan to Empower Women to Join Workforce
BUZZ

Egyptian Family Development Plan to Empower Women to Join Workforce

02 Dec 2021
The ‘Egyptian Family Development’ campaign, set to launch in December, hopes to expand female participation in the Egyptian labour market. [...]
Aboullaban: This 129-Year-Old Syrian Patisserie Just Landed in Egypt
Eats

Aboullaban: This 129-Year-Old Syrian Patisserie Just Landed in Egypt

01 Dec 2021
Founded in 1892, the brand was born in Homs, Syria with the sole intention of making the world a much sweeter place. [...]
New Law on Measures to Fight Epidemics & Pandemics
BUZZ

New Law on Measures to Fight Epidemics & Pandemics

01 Dec 2021
Parliament has gathered a set of Egyptian laws in an official epidemic protocol that will be used from this day onwards when and if necessary. [...]
SCENE TV
New Law on Measures to Fight Epidemics & Pandemics
BUZZ

New Law on Measures to Fight Epidemics & Pandemics

Parliament has gathered a set of Egyptian laws in an official epidemic protocol that will be used from this day onwards when and if necessary. [...]
Attaba - Kit Kat Metro Line to Open June 2022
BUZZ

Attaba - Kit Kat Metro Line to Open June 2022

01 Dec 2021
The line will pass through Zamalek island, allowing passengers to stop at Gamal Abdel Nasser Station at 26th of July Corridor, Maspero Station, and Zamalek Station along the way. [...]
Heliopolis' Qahwet Almaza Is a Love Letter to Liver & Sausages
Eats

Heliopolis' Qahwet Almaza Is a Love Letter to Liver & Sausages

01 Dec 2021
What sets them aside from other kebda and sogo2 restaurants or carts is the fact that they add melted mozzarella on their sandwiches. [...]
This Local Production House Helped Film the Next Jurassic World Movie
ARTS & CULTURE

This Local Production House Helped Film the Next Jurassic World Movie

01 Dec 2021
In a first for the region, Egyptian production house Filmedia collaborated with Universal Pictures to produce the prologue for ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’. [...]
Algerian Logistics & Delivery App Yassir Raises $30 Million Series A
Business

Algerian Logistics & Delivery App Yassir Raises $30 Million Series A

01 Dec 2021
The new funding will be allocated to tripling the size of the on-demand delivery company’s engineering team and consolidating its growth in its existing markets [...]
Egypt & Jordan to Double Capacity of Electricity Link
BUZZ

Egypt & Jordan to Double Capacity of Electricity Link

01 Dec 2021
This link further cements Egypt’s role as a regional export hub for renewable energy, pumping out its surplus of electricity as far as Africa and Europe. [...]
Roufy's Is Maadi's New All-American Eatery
Eats

Roufy's Is Maadi's New All-American Eatery

01 Dec 2021
Located in Degla, the restaurant is bringing all of your favourite American diner staples. [...]
World Youth Forum Opens Registrations for Theatre Showcase
ARTS & CULTURE

World Youth Forum Opens Registrations for Theatre Showcase

01 Dec 2021
World Youth Theatre is a showcase of promising young artists, expressing their culture and individuality simultaneously on stage. [...]

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