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New National Fund to Support Tourism & Antiquities
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How Green Will Egypt Be by 2024?

26 Jan 2022
50% of Egypt's national projects will focus on sustainability or will be made sustainable by 2024. [...]
Dina El Sherbiny & Hesham Maged Star in Comedy Flick ‘Hamel El Lakab'
ARTS & CULTURE

Dina El Sherbiny & Hesham Maged Star in Comedy Flick ‘Hamel El Lakab'

26 Jan 2022
A supernatural phenomenon helps a couple - played by Hesham Maged and Dina El Sherbiny - get pregnant. Except it's not quite how you'd think. [...]
Luxor Obelisk in Paris is Getting a Makeover
BUZZ

Luxor Obelisk in Paris is Getting a Makeover

26 Jan 2022
The glow-up corresponds with the 200-year anniversary of the Rosetta Stone translation by Jean-Francois Champollion. [...]
New Bridge Across the Nile to Be Built in Qalyubia
BUZZ

New Bridge Across the Nile to Be Built in Qalyubia

26 Jan 2022
The plan for this new bridge comes in light of a tragic ferry boat accident in Al-Qatta, which claimed the lives of seven Egyptians. [...]
Noon Launches New Integrated Payment Solution for SMEs in Egypt
Business

Noon Launches New Integrated Payment Solution for SMEs in Egypt

26 Jan 2022
Local companies are using Noon to scale their businesses, with access to a wide customer database and a secure e-payment system. [...]
Sharm El Sheikh to Host Football Tourney for People of Short Stature
BUZZ

Sharm El Sheikh to Host Football Tourney for People of Short Stature

26 Jan 2022
The ‘Arab Cup Football Championship’ will be the largest gathering of people of short stature and will see teams from Iraq, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan, as well as the Spanish national team. [...]
El Dewan: Meet the Food Court Dedicating Itself to Grills
Eats

El Dewan: Meet the Food Court Dedicating Itself to Grills

26 Jan 2022
Your local plug for all things grilled and mashawy. [...]
200 Shams Shows Man Behind the Mantle in ‘Live From Cairo’ Compilation
Noise

200 Shams Shows Man Behind the Mantle in ‘Live From Cairo’ Compilation

26 Jan 2022
The enigmatic Egyptian producer has put together a patchwork album of unreleased music, reworks, jam sessions and more. [...]
Brazilian Legend Wehbba Among Headliners of UAE’s Oblivion Festival
Noise

Brazilian Legend Wehbba Among Headliners of UAE’s Oblivion Festival

26 Jan 2022
Over 30 DJs are set to perform across three days of festivities. [...]
Fried Chicken & Cheese Fountain Giants Heart Attack to Open in Mahalla
Eats

Fried Chicken & Cheese Fountain Giants Heart Attack to Open in Mahalla

25 Jan 2022
El Mahalla El Kobra is about to get even bigger with Heart Attack's newest announcement. [...]
Actors Syndicate Speaks Out About Mona Zaki & Perfect Strangers Remake
ARTS & CULTURE

Actors Syndicate Speaks Out About Mona Zaki & Perfect Strangers Remake

25 Jan 2022
The Egyptian Actors Syndicate has issued a statement in defence of Zaki’s freedom of expression, after she was placed in the middle of an online firestorm over the Arabic remake of Perfect Strangers. [...]
Week Month Year

Stories from Siwa: A ‘Nomads’ Guide to Egypt's Western Desert Paradise

From the salt lake quarry to the ancient Mountain of the Dead, we joined adventure group Nomads on a whirlwind journey to see the [...]

New COVID-19 Regulations for Travellers Arriving in Egypt

All travellers flying into Egypt will be accepted as long as they tested negative for the following approved tests: PCR, Antigen Rapid [...]

7 Cheetos-Inspired Dishes You Need to Try in Cairo

Cheetos ice cream? Say what again? [...]

Tamazeugh Castle is an Ode to the Divine Feminine in Siwa Oasis

Dedicated to the celebration of feminine energy, Tamazeugh Castle in Siwa Oasis gives female travellers an opportunity to tap into their [...]

Peacock Designs Turns Palm Leaves Into Eco-friendly Products

Funded by the EU, this online store is channeling Egyptian craftsmanship to upcycle palm leaves into sustainable products and collaborating [...]

British Council in Egypt Launches Grants to Tackle Climate Change

The British Council in Egypt will provide a series of grants for postsecondary institutions that are working to tackle climate change. [...]

Pucca is the Nasr City Eatery All About Ramen

You can now have the real deal, sis. [...]

The CairoScene IMPACT LIST 2021

Presenting our seventh annual Impact List featuring some of the most inspirational, innovative and impactful Egyptians of the year. [...]

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 [...]

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! [...]

New COVID-19 Regulations for Travellers Arriving in Egypt

All travellers flying into Egypt will be accepted as long as they tested negative for the following approved tests: PCR, Antigen Rapid [...]

El Dewan: Meet the Food Court Dedicating Itself to Grills

Your local plug for all things grilled and mashawy. [...]

Alexandria's La Rue Cafe Will Take You to France and Back

Put on your beret and head to Alexandria’s La Rue-- not the street, the eatery. [...]

Smasht Is Bringing Applewood-Smoked Burgers to El Asher and Zagazig

Smasht is actually a pioneer in the burger field, bringing never-before-seen items to Cairo’s outlying cities. [...]

How Green Will Egypt Be by 2024?

50% of Egypt's national projects will focus on sustainability or will be made sustainable by 2024. [...]

Dina El Sherbiny & Hesham Maged Star in Comedy Flick ‘Hamel El Lakab'

A supernatural phenomenon helps a couple - played by Hesham Maged and Dina El Sherbiny - get pregnant. Except it's not quite how you'd [...]

Luxor Obelisk in Paris is Getting a Makeover

The glow-up corresponds with the 200-year anniversary of the Rosetta Stone translation by Jean-Francois Champollion. [...]

New Bridge Across the Nile to Be Built in Qalyubia

The plan for this new bridge comes in light of a tragic ferry boat accident in Al-Qatta, which claimed the lives of seven Egyptians. [...]

From Athens to Cairo: Kalamaki Shows A Whole New Side of Greek Cuisine
Eats

From Athens to Cairo: Kalamaki Shows A Whole New Side of Greek Cuisine

26 Jan 2022
You can finally have kalamaki in Cairo thanks to the city's newest eatery. [...]
Shaabi Experimentalist Abo Sahar Drops New Track ‘Mowled Abo Karkaas'
Noise

Shaabi Experimentalist Abo Sahar Drops New Track ‘Mowled Abo Karkaas'

26 Jan 2022
Upper Egypt's master of 'Trobby' music is at his experimental best with a track that bares all the hallmarks of his wild and colourful shaabi fusion. [...]
KSA’s Urway Becomes First Fintech Certified After New Regulations
Business

KSA’s Urway Becomes First Fintech Certified After New Regulations

26 Jan 2022
The fully-integrated platform gives online merchants the power to monetise their services and offers a secure seamless payment solution for e-commerce websites. [...]
Ministry of Health Receives First Shipment of Evusheld
BUZZ

Ministry of Health Receives First Shipment of Evusheld

25 Jan 2022
The shipment includes enough doses of Evusheld to treat 50,000 people, and will be distributed amongst hospitals across Egypt. [...]
Big News in UAE Proptech as Property Finder Acquires Homevalue
Business

Big News in UAE Proptech as Property Finder Acquires Homevalue

25 Jan 2022
Property Finder will benefit from the proptech’s data driven, AI-led solution for the value chain of residential real estate stakeholders. [...]
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Big News in UAE Proptech as Property Finder Acquires Homevalue
Business

Big News in UAE Proptech as Property Finder Acquires Homevalue

Property Finder will benefit from the proptech’s data driven, AI-led solution for the value chain of residential real estate stakeholders. [...]
Egyptian Artists Novo & pre kai ro Team Up for Rock/R&B Track ‘BTFL’
Noise

Egyptian Artists Novo & pre kai ro Team Up for Rock/R&B Track ‘BTFL’

25 Jan 2022
Two Cairo artists who operate in differing areas of the R&B spectrum combine their pens and pipes. [...]
Medaniworld's Luxury Travel Bags Pay Homage to Ancient Craftsmanship
Fashion

Medaniworld's Luxury Travel Bags Pay Homage to Ancient Craftsmanship

25 Jan 2022
Medaniworld exports Nubian aesthetics into the west, integrating their colours, textures and ingenuity with Western vestiary traditions with the launch of her debut collection, ‘Kerma’. [...]
Sahel's Bao & T Brings Asia to Lakehouse
Eats

Sahel's Bao & T Brings Asia to Lakehouse

25 Jan 2022
Say hello to your new favourite food couple! [...]
Electronic Ticketing Systems Arrive at Aswan's Archaeological Sites
Explore Egypt

Electronic Ticketing Systems Arrive at Aswan's Archaeological Sites

25 Jan 2022
This new reservation system has now started operating in Aswan, covering Abu Simbel, Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Nubian Museum. [...]
UAE Try-Vertise Ecommerce Platform Hamples Raises Pre-Seed Round
Business

UAE Try-Vertise Ecommerce Platform Hamples Raises Pre-Seed Round

25 Jan 2022
The UAE-startup just secured an undisclosed pre-seed funding round led by Nama Ventures that will help kick start its operations and position it as the ultimate destination for users to discover and t [...]
Match Made in Miami: Leopelle Partners Up with Eclectic Elements
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Match Made in Miami: Leopelle Partners Up with Eclectic Elements

25 Jan 2022
Leopelle expands its touch of luxury in the US as it partners with Eclectic Elements, a Miami-based design firm that has produced illustrious interiors for celebrity homes. [...]
Dubai’s Groove on the Grass Heads to Desert for Next Dance Festival
Noise

Dubai’s Groove on the Grass Heads to Desert for Next Dance Festival

25 Jan 2022
From the grass to the sand, some tasty headliners have been announced for February's Desert Groove. [...]

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