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Palestine's Sakt and Samtozi to Headline Upcoming VVS Party
Explore Egypt

Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Project Adds Three More Luxury Hotel Brands

28 May 2022
Another three hotels have just been announced for Saudi Arabia's ambitious Red Sea Project: the Ritz Carlton Reserve, Miraval, and Rosewood. [...]
The Louvre & Vacheron Constantin's Luxury Watch Pays Tribute to Egypt
ARTS & CULTURE

The Louvre & Vacheron Constantin's Luxury Watch Pays Tribute to Egypt

28 May 2022
This intense collaboration between historians and curators produced a luxury watch collection called Métiers d’Art, which includes a depiction of the Great Sphinx of Tanis. [...]
'Sunkissed' Sashays in to Summer with Supportive Stylish Swimwear
Fashion

'Sunkissed' Sashays in to Summer with Supportive Stylish Swimwear

28 May 2022
This local label's first collection feature buttery-soft fabrics, adjustable straps and ties, and supportive cups to give wearers the comfort and support they need throughout the summer. [...]
Craema is Cairo's Newest Bakery That's All About Fusion Baking
Eats

Craema is Cairo's Newest Bakery That's All About Fusion Baking

28 May 2022
Tahini and molasses cookies, anyone? [...]
Homegrown Brands Crafting Cuteness for Your Kids
Scene Home

Homegrown Brands Crafting Cuteness for Your Kids

27 May 2022
Designing a baby room or a toddler’s domain calls for tons of style and an overload of playfulness. Here are local brands crafting charming products made just for children. [...]
Egyptian Fintech Khazna Receives CBE Approval for New ‘Khazna Card’
Business

Egyptian Fintech Khazna Receives CBE Approval for New ‘Khazna Card’

27 May 2022
The milestone moment comes just two months after the Cairo-based outfit raises a Series A round worth $38 million. [...]
beIN & Cable Network Egypt Team Up to Stop Piracy of Live Sports
BUZZ

beIN & Cable Network Egypt Team Up to Stop Piracy of Live Sports

27 May 2022
The distributors are preparing to take legal action against major pirates who violate their broadcasting rights. [...]
What Your Fave Homegrown Swimwear Brand Says About You
Fashion

What Your Fave Homegrown Swimwear Brand Says About You

27 May 2022
With the boom of local swimwear brands in Egypt there's something for everyone, but what EXACTLY does that particular something in your travel bag say about you? [...]
Croissants Take Centre Stage At Twisted Bakehouse
Eats

Croissants Take Centre Stage At Twisted Bakehouse

27 May 2022
Have you ever had a red velvet croissant? [...]
The UK Makes Its Cairo Entrance with Swirkies
Eats

The UK Makes Its Cairo Entrance with Swirkies

26 May 2022
Cookies? What about skillets? Crepes? There's a place that and it's called Swirkies. [...]
Egypt’s Denim Exports Are Huge, So Where Are Our Local Denim Brands?
Fashion

Egypt’s Denim Exports Are Huge, So Where Are Our Local Denim Brands?

26 May 2022
Denim imports from Egypt to the US skyrocketed 132.21% to USD 55.59 million, and while that’s great news for textile giants, is it so great for the Egyptian shopper? [...]
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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... [...]

Shrimp Bay Makes Seafood Buckets Unlike Anything We've Seen

The new eatery stands out because of their affordable buckets. Three kilos of mixed seafood will only cost you EGP 333. [...]

Why is Spaghetti Excluded from Egypt's Export Ban?

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 [...]

What Your Fave Homegrown Swimwear Brand Says About You

With the boom of local swimwear brands in Egypt there's something for everyone, but what EXACTLY does that particular something in your [...]

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 [...]

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... [...]

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 [...]

What Your Fave Homegrown Swimwear Brand Says About You

With the boom of local swimwear brands in Egypt there's something for everyone, but what EXACTLY does that particular something in your [...]

The Real Story Behind Sandbox, Egypt's Biggest Electronic Music Event

In this exclusive docu-feature, CairoScene dives deep into the past and the present, the inner workings of Sandbox, Nacelle and the people [...]

Egypt’s Denim Exports Are Huge, So Where Are Our Local Denim Brands?

Denim imports from Egypt to the US skyrocketed 132.21% to USD 55.59 million, and while that’s great news for textile giants, is it so great [...]

Pop Off With Puppy Dress-Up From Mad Pawz

If you’re looking to seriously upgrade your dog‘s wardrobe and transform them into a ‘Material Grrrrrl’, local label The Mad Brand launched [...]

The Louvre & Vacheron Constantin's Luxury Watch Pays Tribute to Egypt

This intense collaboration between historians and curators produced a luxury watch collection called Métiers d’Art, which includes a [...]

'Sunkissed' Sashays in to Summer with Supportive Stylish Swimwear

This local label's first collection feature buttery-soft fabrics, adjustable straps and ties, and supportive cups to give wearers the [...]

Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Project Adds Three More Luxury Hotel Brands

Another three hotels have just been announced for Saudi Arabia's ambitious Red Sea Project: the Ritz Carlton Reserve, Miraval, and Rosewood. [...]

Wegzo is Alexandria's Answer to Super Affordable Fast Food

You can get yourself a piece of fried chicken, a cheeseburger, a soft drink and a coleslaw for EGP 55. [...]

Wegzo is Alexandria's Answer to Super Affordable Fast Food
Eats

Wegzo is Alexandria's Answer to Super Affordable Fast Food

28 May 2022
You can get yourself a piece of fried chicken, a cheeseburger, a soft drink and a coleslaw for EGP 55. [...]
Amie Sultan's Taqseem Institute of Dance Heritage Certified by UNESCO
ARTS & CULTURE

Amie Sultan's Taqseem Institute of Dance Heritage Certified by UNESCO

27 May 2022
Having received the thumbs up from UNESCO’s CID (International Dance Council), the Taqseem Institute is now the only dance school in Egypt recognised and qualified by the international organisation. [...]
Molotof Remixes Travis Scott’s ‘Butterfly Effect’
Noise

Molotof Remixes Travis Scott’s ‘Butterfly Effect’

27 May 2022
Molotof felt bored producing for artists, so he decided to remake some known hits instead, in his own signature style. [...]
Unravelling the Twisted History of Egypt’s Forgotten City of Tanis
Explore Egypt

Unravelling the Twisted History of Egypt’s Forgotten City of Tanis

27 May 2022
The Egyptians called it Djanet, the Old Testament named it Zoan, the Arabs dubbed it San Al Hajjar, and it was even in Indiana Jones. But what do we really know about Tanis, Egypt’s lost capital? [...]
Globally-Acclaimed Speaker Robin Sharma Announced for EEA Talks
Business

Globally-Acclaimed Speaker Robin Sharma Announced for EEA Talks

26 May 2022
The bestselling author and speaker will be the key speaker at the debut of the event on June 10th. [...]
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Globally-Acclaimed Speaker Robin Sharma Announced for EEA Talks
Business

Globally-Acclaimed Speaker Robin Sharma Announced for EEA Talks

The bestselling author and speaker will be the key speaker at the debut of the event on June 10th. [...]
Palestine's Sakt and Samtozi to Headline Upcoming VVS Party
Noise

Palestine's Sakt and Samtozi to Headline Upcoming VVS Party

26 May 2022
Another hip hop banger of a party, courtesy of your favorite underground rap party series. [...]
This Group is Fighting for Egyptian Women’s Right to Work From Home
LIFESTYLE

This Group is Fighting for Egyptian Women’s Right to Work From Home

26 May 2022
The campaign calls for embracing the reality of technological capabilities and social standards, working with the tide instead of swimming against it. [...]
Lunar Is the 24/7 Shop Making Grotesquely Gigantic Pizzas
Eats

Lunar Is the 24/7 Shop Making Grotesquely Gigantic Pizzas

26 May 2022
This is a total game changer for pizza fans across the capital. [...]
Go On a Kite-Safari Cruise Through Hurghada With Kite-Active
Explore Egypt

Go On a Kite-Safari Cruise Through Hurghada With Kite-Active

26 May 2022
Kite-Active is hosting a fun trip through Hurghada's waters on a cruise ship that will have you staying active in the middle of the Mediterranean sea for a whole week. [...]
One of World's Oldest Trains Finds New Home at Suez Canal Museum
BUZZ

One of World's Oldest Trains Finds New Home at Suez Canal Museum

26 May 2022
The De Lesseps train, one of the world’s oldest trains, was moved to its final stop at the Suez Canal International Museum on Ismailia’s Mohamed Ali Street. [...]
Designer Furniture Every Contemporary Home Needs
Scene Home

Designer Furniture Every Contemporary Home Needs

26 May 2022
Whether it’s interior designers crafting products, or product designers putting their specialization into delightful forms, here is a diverse selection of designer furniture that fit the visual needs. [...]
Dina Dash Drops Breezy New Summer Collection
Fashion

Dina Dash Drops Breezy New Summer Collection

25 May 2022
MFNS’ latest collection, ‘SUMR’, is an all-new product line featuring beachwear, airy fabrics, and tasteful neutrals that are giving us major Portofino vacay vibes. [...]

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