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Artist Spotlight: Assyouti, Egypt’s Rebel Prince of Electronic
BUZZ

Four Egyptian Bands Qualify for 2021 K-Pop World Festival

05 Aug 2021
The Glitch Gang team came in first place, while Black Eagle, Yara Mahgoub and Adelpha were second, third and fourth, respectively. [...]
Badass Local Brand 'Genes' Rewrites the DNA of Streetwear
Fashion

Badass Local Brand 'Genes' Rewrites the DNA of Streetwear

05 Aug 2021
Working with prime, outsourced, and exported fabrics and materials, everything about ‘Genes’ works for any occasion. At least, any occasion that takes place on the set of 'Blade Runner'. [...]
Egypt to Provide Free Nutritional Meals to Schoolkids
LIFESTYLE

Egypt to Provide Free Nutritional Meals to Schoolkids

05 Aug 2021
Eight billion pounds are allocated for school meals annually, with each of these meals costing the government EGP 15. [...]
Nigeria’s V8 Capital Opens Applications for Africa-Wide Accelerator
Business

Nigeria’s V8 Capital Opens Applications for Africa-Wide Accelerator

05 Aug 2021
The second round of the V8 Growth Labs Accelerator is offering up to $50,000 in funding. [...]
Lege-Cy Teams Up with Guitarist Khafage in New Track ‘Tany’
Noise

Lege-Cy Teams Up with Guitarist Khafage in New Track ‘Tany’

05 Aug 2021
The All-Egyptian collaborative fusion produces a simple but emotive sound. [...]
Select 143: Mixed by Youssef Yasser
Noise

Select 143: Mixed by Youssef Yasser

05 Aug 2021
In the latest edition of Scene Noise’s long-running mix series, Select, welcomes 20 year-old eclectic selector Youssef Yasser for a summer mix of house and funk. [...]
Oli’s Donuts is a New Spot Bringing Old-Fashioned Donuts to Cairo
Eats

Oli’s Donuts is a New Spot Bringing Old-Fashioned Donuts to Cairo

05 Aug 2021
This cutsie little spot in Downtown Mall is frying up old-fashioned donuts, glistening to perfection with a delightfully crispy exterior and incredibly soft and airy inside. [...]
Tasjeelat: Bahrain Gets its First Vinyl Records Store
Noise

Tasjeelat: Bahrain Gets its First Vinyl Records Store

05 Aug 2021
Born of both passion and need, the store also serves as a space for talks and performances. [...]
Soaring Views, Burrata Pizza & Tiramisu the Size of Your Face at Zeila
Eats

Soaring Views, Burrata Pizza & Tiramisu the Size of Your Face at Zeila

05 Aug 2021
Outdoor terrace? Check. Cosy atmosphere? Check. Bangin’ af food? CHECK!!! [...]
Tajine by Sofia is Taking You All Over Morocco with Her, Well, Tajines
Eats

Tajine by Sofia is Taking You All Over Morocco with Her, Well, Tajines

05 Aug 2021
If you’re craving some authentic, perfectly-spiced Moroccan cuisine, your gurl Sofia has got you covered. [...]
Egypt's Mohamed Kisho Wins Olympic Bronze in Greco-Roman Wrestling
BUZZ

Egypt's Mohamed Kisho Wins Olympic Bronze in Greco-Roman Wrestling

04 Aug 2021
The medal marks the first for an Egyptian athlete in Gerco-Roman Wrestling since Karam Gaber’s silver medal win at the 2012 Olympics in London. [...]
Week Month Year

Nelly Karim and Former Squash Star Hisham Ashour Are Getting Married

The happy couple revealed the news after getting engaged in a private (and very secret) ceremony. [...]

If You're a Lasagna Stan, You'll Want to Know About This Brand

The new brand, as their name suggests, is all about that lasagna life; nothing more, nothing less. [...]

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. [...]

Don Corleone is the Most Gangsta Restaurant You’ll See Today

We’re making you an offer you can’t refuse (artisanal Italian pizzas and bougie focaccia that is). [...]

This Nasr City Spot is a Haven for Foodies & Gamers

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

Transport for Cairo Designs New Map for Metro Line 3

The new map was commissioned by RATP Dev Mobility Cairo (RDMC) - the subsidiary of Paris’ public transport operator, RATP Dev - which will [...]

Work Up a Summer Sweat at Sahel's Fiercest Fitness Spots

Gear up for a seriously sweaty summer at these fierce fitness spots across Sahel. [...]

Nelly Karim and Former Squash Star Hisham Ashour Are Getting Married

The happy couple revealed the news after getting engaged in a private (and very secret) ceremony. [...]

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 [...]

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

The Ministry of Health has declared that the last two Coronavirus patients have been discharged from Nuweiba Central Hospital after [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

Don Corleone is the Most Gangsta Restaurant You’ll See Today

We’re making you an offer you can’t refuse (artisanal Italian pizzas and bougie focaccia that is). [...]

This Brand is an Eden for Anyone Following a Ketogenic Diet

All you could ever want, but make it keto. [...]

This Juice Bar is a Haven for Mango & Strawberry Enthusiasts

"BRING BACK MY DRAGON JUICE!" - Daenerys Targaryen, probably [...]

Lege-Cy Teams Up with Guitarist Khafage in New Track ‘Tany’

The All-Egyptian collaborative fusion produces a simple but emotive sound. [...]

Yugo Brings Asia’s Culinary Favs to the North Coast

You can now have gyozas, Buddha bowls and okra fries without having to go to three different restaurants. [...]

Estoda is the Cheese Heaven We’ve Been Wishing for TBH

Literally named ‘cheese king,’ this dairy haven is the eatery we’ve been missing. [...]

Oli’s Donuts is a New Spot Bringing Old-Fashioned Donuts to Cairo

This cutsie little spot in Downtown Mall is frying up old-fashioned donuts, glistening to perfection with a delightfully crispy exterior [...]

Yugo Brings Asia’s Culinary Favs to the North Coast
Eats

Yugo Brings Asia’s Culinary Favs to the North Coast

05 Aug 2021
You can now have gyozas, Buddha bowls and okra fries without having to go to three different restaurants. [...]
KSA’s Intelmatix Closes Investment from MENA’s Largest VC Fund STV
Business

KSA’s Intelmatix Closes Investment from MENA’s Largest VC Fund STV

05 Aug 2021
The Saudi AI startup’s undisclosed funding was also raised from Australia-headquartered Sultan Holdings. [...]
Kuwait’s Faith Capital Invests in KSA Grocery E-Commerce Platform Nana
Business

Kuwait’s Faith Capital Invests in KSA Grocery E-Commerce Platform Nana

05 Aug 2021
The new funds will be used for a further expansion of operations. [...]
Cute Assortment Trays Coming Your Way Thanks to Sunrise Trays
Eats

Cute Assortment Trays Coming Your Way Thanks to Sunrise Trays

05 Aug 2021
It’s not just an aesthetically-pleasing experience, it’s also a lovely food journey. [...]
‘Bake It’ Is the Only Platform in Egypt for Rare Baking Equipment
Eats

‘Bake It’ Is the Only Platform in Egypt for Rare Baking Equipment

04 Aug 2021
From molds to gold dust, you can get any hard-to-find baking tools at this online platform. [...]
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‘Bake It’ Is the Only Platform in Egypt for Rare Baking Equipment
Eats

‘Bake It’ Is the Only Platform in Egypt for Rare Baking Equipment

From molds to gold dust, you can get any hard-to-find baking tools at this online platform. [...]
Coalition of Egyptian Banks to Launch EGP 1 Billion Fund for Tech SMEs
Business

Coalition of Egyptian Banks to Launch EGP 1 Billion Fund for Tech SMEs

04 Aug 2021
Though details are still scarce, it's been revealed that the fund will be run by global private equity asset management firm, Avanz Capital. [...]
Salah El-Din Citadel Music Festival Begins August 15th
ARTS & CULTURE

Salah El-Din Citadel Music Festival Begins August 15th

04 Aug 2021
The festival is set to include 31 diverse performances, with the likes of Hany Shaker, Ali El Haggar, Hisham Abbas, Hala Roushdy and Nesma Mahgoub among the highlights. [...]
Artist Spotlight: Assyouti, Egypt’s Rebel Prince of Electronic
Noise

Artist Spotlight: Assyouti, Egypt’s Rebel Prince of Electronic

04 Aug 2021
In the latest Artist Spotlight, SceneNoise enters into the beautiful chaos of up-and-coming Egyptian DJ/producer, Assyouti. [...]
Egyptian Villages to Receive 3,000 Book Booths
LIFESTYLE

Egyptian Villages to Receive 3,000 Book Booths

04 Aug 2021
As part of the 'Haya Karima' initiative, the first phase will begin with 330 booths in a bid to increase cultural knowledge among Egyptians of all different backgrounds and reading proficiency levels. [...]
Fyngan: Let’s Talk about the Coffee Upgrade of the Decade
Eats

Fyngan: Let’s Talk about the Coffee Upgrade of the Decade

04 Aug 2021
We’re talking ‘don’t talk to me till I’ve had my single origin fresh roast cold brew coffee’ to the next level. [...]
Egypt's Mohamed El Shorbagy Tops World Squash Rankings
BUZZ

Egypt's Mohamed El Shorbagy Tops World Squash Rankings

04 Aug 2021
Although Shorbagy came in second during the PSA World Championships to fellow Egyptian Ali Farag, his participation allowed him to edge ahead in points with the World Squash Federation's rankings. [...]
MENA Expansion Ahead for UAE's Novimed After Acquisition by Opontia
Business

MENA Expansion Ahead for UAE's Novimed After Acquisition by Opontia

04 Aug 2021
Novimed, direct-to-consumer medical e-commerce startup, is targeting an expansion within the MENA market and beyond the region - something that Opontia can facilitate. [...]

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