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Ministry of Environment Sets Up Hotline to Report Illegal Animal Trade

23 Jan 2022
The ministry has been carefully monitoring and stamping out these sales, which have become increasingly frequent over the internet. [...]
Egypt & UN Sign Deal to Develop Eco-Friendly Industrial Zones
BUZZ

Egypt & UN Sign Deal to Develop Eco-Friendly Industrial Zones

23 Jan 2022
The parks falls under the UNIDO Programme of Country Partnership in Egypt, which oversees international cooperation between national industries and global organizations. [...]
Women Have Now Taken Over 30% of Leadership Positions in Research
BUZZ

Women Have Now Taken Over 30% of Leadership Positions in Research

23 Jan 2022
The report was written by Dr. Sherine Mohamed Abdel Qader, Acting President of the Electronics Research Institute, during a workshop titled 'Balance in the Life of Women Leaders'. [...]
Take a Flight this February with Our Guide to Perfectly Packaged Trips
Explore Egypt

Take a Flight this February with Our Guide to Perfectly Packaged Trips

23 Jan 2022
From the sands of the Wadi Degla Natural Protectorate to the mountaintops of Brazil, these local travel companies are freshening up your February with some tremendous local and global trips. [...]
Rabbit: The Egyptian Startup Sprinting Through the Q-Commerce Race
Business

Rabbit: The Egyptian Startup Sprinting Through the Q-Commerce Race

23 Jan 2022
We sit down with the founding team of an Egyptian startup that, after raising a record pre-seed round in 2021, is poised to lead the q-commerce race in one of MENA's largest markets. [...]
Smasht Is Bringing Applewood-Smoked Burgers to El Asher and Zagazig
Eats

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

23 Jan 2022
Smasht is actually a pioneer in the burger field, bringing never-before-seen items to Cairo’s outlying cities. [...]
Saudi Fintech Lean Technologies Raises $33 Million Series A Round
Business

Saudi Fintech Lean Technologies Raises $33 Million Series A Round

23 Jan 2022
With offices in Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Cairo and London, Lean plans to use its new funds to expand its team. [...]
Kizer's Egyptian Shawerma is Going to Ruin All Other Types of Shawerma
Eats

Kizer's Egyptian Shawerma is Going to Ruin All Other Types of Shawerma

22 Jan 2022
When a restaurant as bold as Shawerma Kizer claims that its beef shawerma is scientifically proven to help spread positive vibes, it was only our duty to test this theory with a big fat bite. [...]
Menswear Brand Stefano Ricci to Celebrate 50th Anniversary in Egypt
Fashion

Menswear Brand Stefano Ricci to Celebrate 50th Anniversary in Egypt

22 Jan 2022
Luxury menswear and fragrance house Stefano Ricci makes its way to Luxor for 50th anniversary. [...]
Bibliotheca Alexandrina’s New Initiative Tackles Illiteracy in Seniors
BUZZ

Bibliotheca Alexandrina’s New Initiative Tackles Illiteracy in Seniors

22 Jan 2022
Bibliotheca Alexandrina is going to teach older Egyptians how to read and write. [...]
Palestinian Pride & Muslim Tokenism: 'dollar signs' by Nemahsis
Noise

Palestinian Pride & Muslim Tokenism: 'dollar signs' by Nemahsis

22 Jan 2022
The singer-songwriter touches on the topic of representation and the exploitation of hijabi women by Western media, while also paying tribute to her Palestinian heritage. [...]
Week Month Year

Babo: This 6th of October Smokehouse Is a Carnivorous Fantasy

Brb while we move to Mall of Arabia! [...]

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 [...]

7 Cheetos-Inspired Dishes You Need to Try in Cairo

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

Mukk is the All-Egyptian Label Serving Korean Chic

Entirely handmade, Mukk’s pieces exude a sense of comfort. Soft, plush, calming— kind of like staying in on a rainy day. [...]

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 [...]

From Istanbul to Walk of Cairo: The Quiet Flair of Laithy + Architects

With an eye for adaptation that brought us the Walk of Cairo, Cairo-based firm Laithy + Architects has developed a rapport amongst Egyptian [...]

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. [...]

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! [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Salim Azzam Reimagines Lebanese Embroidery with Modern Aesthetics

Working with 60 women from the same mountain village from whence he came, in Mount Lebanon’s Chouf region, Salim Azzam hopes to revive and [...]

Ministry of Environment Sets Up Hotline to Report Illegal Animal Trade

The ministry has been carefully monitoring and stamping out these sales, which have become increasingly frequent over the internet. [...]

Egypt & UN Sign Deal to Develop Eco-Friendly Industrial Zones

The parks falls under the UNIDO Programme of Country Partnership in Egypt, which oversees international cooperation between national [...]

Women Have Now Taken Over 30% of Leadership Positions in Research

The report was written by Dr. Sherine Mohamed Abdel Qader, Acting President of the Electronics Research Institute, during a workshop titled [...]

Take a Flight this February with Our Guide to Perfectly Packaged Trips

From the sands of the Wadi Degla Natural Protectorate to the mountaintops of Brazil, these local travel companies are freshening up your [...]

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

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

23 Jan 2022
Put on your beret and head to Alexandria’s La Rue-- not the street, the eatery. [...]
Synthwave Meets Goth Rock: Turkish Darkwave Duo Ductape's New LP 'Ruh'
Noise

Synthwave Meets Goth Rock: Turkish Darkwave Duo Ductape's New LP 'Ruh'

23 Jan 2022
Furkan Güleray and Çagla Güleray's eight-track album is a pulsating ride that swings from dreamy to sinister. [...]
Cairo’s Sherry’s Vinyl Strikes Partnership with Endless Records Cafe
Noise

Cairo’s Sherry’s Vinyl Strikes Partnership with Endless Records Cafe

23 Jan 2022
Sherry’s Vinyl is stocking your favourite Western hits on vinyl in collaboration with Endless Records Cafe. [...]
GoDaddy Teams-Up with Egyptian Fintech Fawry to Support Digitisation
Business

GoDaddy Teams-Up with Egyptian Fintech Fawry to Support Digitisation

22 Jan 2022
This new tech-based collaboration is aimed at helping startups step into the world of digitisation and digital payments. [...]
Egypt to Increase Electricity Output in North Coast by 50 Percent
BUZZ

Egypt to Increase Electricity Output in North Coast by 50 Percent

22 Jan 2022
Egypt is increasing electrical output to the North Coast as part of a bigger plan to connect all North African nations. [...]
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Egypt to Increase Electricity Output in North Coast by 50 Percent
BUZZ

Egypt to Increase Electricity Output in North Coast by 50 Percent

Egypt is increasing electrical output to the North Coast as part of a bigger plan to connect all North African nations. [...]
Tamazeugh Castle is an Ode to the Divine Feminine in Siwa Oasis
Explore Egypt

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

22 Jan 2022
Dedicated to the celebration of feminine energy, Tamazeugh Castle in Siwa Oasis gives female travellers an opportunity to tap into their spiritual energy. [...]
Jordan's The Synaptik & KSA’s Lil Eazy Among Guests on New Freek Album
Noise

Jordan's The Synaptik & KSA’s Lil Eazy Among Guests on New Freek Album

22 Jan 2022
The Somali rapper's upcoming album ‘AM NOT AN INFLUENCER' is shaping up to be a start-studded affair. [...]
Tuck Away the Clutter with These Gorgeous Storage Solutions
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Tuck Away the Clutter with These Gorgeous Storage Solutions

22 Jan 2022
Go beyond the utilitarian with these aesthetic storage solutions that do more than just tidy your spaces up. [...]
Stylish Sweats in the City with Amina K's Latest 'K-apsule' Collection
Fashion

Stylish Sweats in the City with Amina K's Latest 'K-apsule' Collection

22 Jan 2022
In true Amina K fashion, the collection unfolds a minimalist palette of greys, blacks and ‘cashew’, while embodying the values of sustainable fashion with a limited release. [...]
'Scan Me Home' is Creating a New Breed of Digital Dog Tags
BUZZ

'Scan Me Home' is Creating a New Breed of Digital Dog Tags

21 Jan 2022
'Scan Me Home' is a local company that provides parents, guardians and pet owners with a QR code that will ensure that their loved ones will never be truly lost. [...]
Pizzeria & Bar Olivo Finally Sets Foot in Sheikh Zayed City
Eats

Pizzeria & Bar Olivo Finally Sets Foot in Sheikh Zayed City

21 Jan 2022
West Cairo just got a lot more delicious. [...]
What's Happening with the Suez Canal?
BUZZ

What's Happening with the Suez Canal?

21 Jan 2022
The part of the Canal where the Ever Given became grounded is set to be widened by 40 metres, and deepened by two metres, improving ship navigation by 28%. [...]

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