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Re-Discovering Cairo’s Historic Cafes and Their Cultural Backstories
Noise

Album Spotlight: 'Ras Shitan' by Abyusif

05 Jul 2022
EXCLUSIVE sit down with the man himself, Abyusif, exclusively discussing his new album 'Ras Shitan'. [...]
Arab Latin Fusion Concept La Casa Opens on the North Coast
LIFESTYLE

Arab Latin Fusion Concept La Casa Opens on the North Coast

05 Jul 2022
Inspired by the pure party spirit of the Latin vibe, Amaze Project’s Ismail Kassem and famed dancer Badra are bringing that spice of life over to Sahel with their Latin-Arab concept, La Casa. [...]
Central Bank of Egypt Releases Polymer EGP 10 Banknote
BUZZ

Central Bank of Egypt Releases Polymer EGP 10 Banknote

05 Jul 2022
The new EGP 10 note was designed with the New Administrative Capital's Al-Fattah Al-Aleem Mosque on one side, and a statue of female pharaoh Hatshepshut on the other. [...]
Cairo Introduces Fine of EGP 10,000 for Eid Sacrifices in the Street
BUZZ

Cairo Introduces Fine of EGP 10,000 for Eid Sacrifices in the Street

05 Jul 2022
The governorate will establish public butcher shops and similar spaces where animals can be slaughtered cleanly, and in accordance to guidelines set by the Ministry of Environment. [...]
Amazon Egypt Launches vaIU’s BNPL Services in Egypt
Business

Amazon Egypt Launches vaIU’s BNPL Services in Egypt

05 Jul 2022
Customers who have signed up for both amazon.eg and valU will be able to select the BNPL payment method on amazon.eg’s online store, and choose their installment plan of choice from six to 60 months. [...]
Egyptian Real Estate Mogul Hassan Morshedy Launches Line of Perfumes
BUZZ

Egyptian Real Estate Mogul Hassan Morshedy Launches Line of Perfumes

05 Jul 2022
Hassan Morshedy, CEO of real estate empire Memaar Al Morshedy, is trying his hand at the perfume game with his new line, 'I AM'. [...]
Dokki’s New Ahl El Yemen Takes Us to Sanaa
Eats

Dokki’s New Ahl El Yemen Takes Us to Sanaa

05 Jul 2022
Ahl El Yemen makes Yemeni food the star of the show, and we can't help but support. Obvi. [...]
The Smokery Beach Is Bringing Seaside Bliss to Bianchi This Summer
Eats

The Smokery Beach Is Bringing Seaside Bliss to Bianchi This Summer

04 Jul 2022
After three iconic years, The Smokery Beach has decided to move to Bianchi for a new chapter of their culinary life, and we’re totally here for it. [...]
Art D'Egypte Returns to Great Pyramids of Giza With Forever is Now II
ARTS & CULTURE

Art D'Egypte Returns to Great Pyramids of Giza With Forever is Now II

04 Jul 2022
‘Forever is Now II’ will gather 11 international artists including the likes of JR, Jwan Yosef, Natalie Clark, eL Seed and Ahmed Karaly at the Great Pyramids of Giza. [...]
Entire Week Between July 9th & July 14th Declared Official Eid Holiday
BUZZ

Entire Week Between July 9th & July 14th Declared Official Eid Holiday

04 Jul 2022
That's an entire, uninterrupted week for Eid al-Adha festivities and/or summer vacation. [...]
Adonis Come Out Of Their Cave In latest Single ‘Bass Bi Hal’
Noise

Adonis Come Out Of Their Cave In latest Single ‘Bass Bi Hal’

04 Jul 2022
After recently announcing a new album is in the works, Adonis released their first experimentation piece. [...]
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. [...]

Dahab’s Mesou Serves Classic Egyptian Eats

From tajines, hamam, and macarona bechamel, Mesou makes all the Egyptian goodies. [...]

Rehab City's Breakfast Club Welcomes Yatta

Next time you’re in Rehab City, drop by for some good vibes and even better food. [...]

Dokki’s New Ahl El Yemen Takes Us to Sanaa

Ahl El Yemen makes Yemeni food the star of the show, and we can't help but support. Obvi. [...]

Oodles of Noodles and Homemade Steamed Dumplings with Al Firdaws

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

Beauty Gurus Are Shooketh for Kiko Milano’s Arrival to Egypt

Kiko Milano will open up at a lot of different malls around the country. They're starting out with a launch at Mall of Egypt tomorrow, [...]

Eman & Co Sends Us Into 'Orbit' With New Jewellery Collection

Eman & Co's new collection, Orbit, is inspired by planetary movements and the magnanimity of time from a metaphysical viewpoint - [...]

Lokma Baladi Transports Mama's Kitchen to Sheikh Zayed's Qubix Hub

The new eatery is a super family-friendly spot to dine where the vibes are immaculately cosy and warm -- staying real to their mama theme. [...]

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 [...]

Rehab City's Breakfast Club Welcomes Yatta

Next time you’re in Rehab City, drop by for some good vibes and even better food. [...]

Dokki’s New Ahl El Yemen Takes Us to Sanaa

Ahl El Yemen makes Yemeni food the star of the show, and we can't help but support. Obvi. [...]

Red Cat’s European Eatery is one of Dahab’s Best Kept Secrets

PSA: All foodies passing through the mystical South Sinai town, have gotta drop by for a good, hearty meal. [...]

Off to Turkey for a Nose Job: The Arab Obsession with Looking White

There’s no greater tension than that between an Arab girl and a flight to Turkey. So much awaits upon landing, baklava, Kebap, nose jobs. [...]

Album Spotlight: 'Ras Shitan' by Abyusif

EXCLUSIVE sit down with the man himself, Abyusif, exclusively discussing his new album 'Ras Shitan'. [...]

Arab Latin Fusion Concept La Casa Opens on the North Coast

Inspired by the pure party spirit of the Latin vibe, Amaze Project’s Ismail Kassem and famed dancer Badra are bringing that spice of life [...]

Central Bank of Egypt Releases Polymer EGP 10 Banknote

The new EGP 10 note was designed with the New Administrative Capital's Al-Fattah Al-Aleem Mosque on one side, and a statue of female [...]

Cairo Introduces Fine of EGP 10,000 for Eid Sacrifices in the Street

The governorate will establish public butcher shops and similar spaces where animals can be slaughtered cleanly, and in accordance to [...]

Red Cat’s European Eatery is one of Dahab’s Best Kept Secrets
Eats

Red Cat’s European Eatery is one of Dahab’s Best Kept Secrets

05 Jul 2022
PSA: All foodies passing through the mystical South Sinai town, have gotta drop by for a good, hearty meal. [...]
Inside AHM: Sahel’s Massive New Experiential Club
Noise

Inside AHM: Sahel’s Massive New Experiential Club

05 Jul 2022
AHM Sahel is the new North Coast destination set to take the nightlife scene by storm. [...]
Floating with Contemporary Style in This Pool House by Sherif Ali
Scene Home

Floating with Contemporary Style in This Pool House by Sherif Ali

05 Jul 2022
While designing a Sheikh Zayed home for a celebrity, Sherif Ali wanted to make on the spot changes to the outdoors to surprise the homeowners and they did. [...]
Startup Guides: The Truth Behind Venture Builders
Business

Startup Guides: The Truth Behind Venture Builders

04 Jul 2022
Is it an accelerator? Is it an incubator? No, it's a venture builder and it could be the key to unlocking even more potential in the region. But what's the difference? [...]
Egypt’s First Charging Station for Electric Buses Has Just Opened
BUZZ

Egypt’s First Charging Station for Electric Buses Has Just Opened

04 Jul 2022
The Adly Mansour station can charge up to eight buses at once. [...]
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Egypt’s First Charging Station for Electric Buses Has Just Opened
BUZZ

Egypt’s First Charging Station for Electric Buses Has Just Opened

The Adly Mansour station can charge up to eight buses at once. [...]
Egyptian Athletes Win 43 Medals & Counting at 2022 Mediterranean Games
BUZZ

Egyptian Athletes Win 43 Medals & Counting at 2022 Mediterranean Games

04 Jul 2022
Wth 183 players Egypt made its presence known in various sports from weight lifting to karate to judo to football. [...]
Saudi EdTech Platform AlGooru Raises $1.8 Million in Seed Funding
Business

Saudi EdTech Platform AlGooru Raises $1.8 Million in Seed Funding

04 Jul 2022
Founded in 2021 by Khalid Abou Kassem, the online platform connects college students with a pool of on-demand private tutors, further facilitating their learning with ease and convenience. [...]
Suez Canal Records Highest Ever Annual Revenue of USD 7 Billion
BUZZ

Suez Canal Records Highest Ever Annual Revenue of USD 7 Billion

04 Jul 2022
This year's gains constitute a jump of roughly 20% compared to USD 5.8 billion earned between June 2020 and June 2021. [...]
American Basketball Superstar Dwight Howard Spotted in Egypt
BUZZ

American Basketball Superstar Dwight Howard Spotted in Egypt

04 Jul 2022
“Peace love and harmony from Egypt,” said Dwight on an Instagram post. [...]
This 90’s Inspired Wall Art Collection Manifests Millennial Nostalgia
Scene Home

This 90’s Inspired Wall Art Collection Manifests Millennial Nostalgia

04 Jul 2022
Wouldn’t it be something if you’ve got wall art at home that allows you to listen to the ballads of Metallica and take a crack at the Rubik’s cube while hosting? Well, here’s ‘What’s Now?’ for you. [...]
Test Runs Begin for New Administrative Capital's Electric LRT Line
BUZZ

Test Runs Begin for New Administrative Capital's Electric LRT Line

03 Jul 2022
The electric Light Rail Train (LRT) connects the New Administrative Capital’s City of Arts and Culture to Adly Mansour, and will eventually run all the way to 10th of Ramadan city. [...]
Rehab City's Breakfast Club Welcomes Yatta
Eats

Rehab City's Breakfast Club Welcomes Yatta

03 Jul 2022
Next time you’re in Rehab City, drop by for some good vibes and even better food. [...]

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