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EgyptAir to Offer 20% Discount to World Handball Championship Fans
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Theatre by the Nile, Anyone?: Here’s What You Need to Know About the Upcoming Ahl Masr Walkway

14 Sep 2020
Hosting a myriad of restaurants, shops and a theatre, the upcoming Ahl Masr Walkway has almost finished construction. [...]
Fingerlock is the One and Only Indoor Rock-Climbing Haven in New Cairo
BUZZ

Egypt’s Sinai Development Projects are Helping Develop 26 Bedouin Communities

15 Sep 2020
On a recent visit to the Sinai peninsula to check-up on progress, Dr. Rania Al-Mashat was quick to highlight the importance of local Bedouin communities in the ambitious development plan. [...]
Alexandria Short Film Festival is Now Open for Submissions – Here’s What You Need to Know
BUZZ

Al-Azhar University Wins USD 50,000 Enactus World Cup with the Power of Shrimp

14 Sep 2020
Al-Azhar University’s ‘Chito-Shrimp’ is a social enterprise which has broken bounds with its sustainable project, re-purposing shrimp shells to benefit over 250,000 Egyptians and fishermen. [...]
Hend Sabri is the Only Arab Face Promoting Etro’s Luxurious New Pegaso Bags
BUZZ

'Bee3' is the Authentically Egyptian Board Game Based on the Everyday Hustle in Cairo

14 Sep 2020
As the debut game of the newly-launched Crit Gaming company, ‘Bee3’ is a fun take on the world of business in Egypt, recreating Cairo’s controlled chaos with beautifully drawn cards and creative game mechanics. [...]
7 Local Secondhand Shops to Thrift Better than Macklemore
ARTS & CULTURE

Ancient History by the Sea - Dazzling King Tutankhamun Exhibition Lands in Hurghada

14 Sep 2020
The 10-piece collection, which has just landed in Hurghada after a world tour, narrated the most fascinating key moments in King Tut’s life. [...]
Fingerlock is the One and Only Indoor Rock-Climbing Haven in New Cairo
BUZZ

Fingerlock is the One and Only Indoor Rock-Climbing Haven in New Cairo

14 Sep 2020
In partnership with Gold’s Gym in New Cairo, Fingerlock is the indoor rock-climbing school offering courses for both beginners and advanced climbers. [...]
Alexandria Short Film Festival is Now Open for Submissions – Here’s What You Need to Know
ARTS & CULTURE

Alexandria Short Film Festival is Now Open for Submissions – Here’s What You Need to Know

14 Sep 2020
With a submission deadline of November 1st, the annual Alexandria Short Film Festival are calling all filmmakers to submit their 30 minute masterpieces. [...]
Hend Sabri is the Only Arab Face Promoting Etro’s Luxurious New Pegaso Bags
Fashion

Hend Sabri is the Only Arab Face Promoting Etro’s Luxurious New Pegaso Bags

12 Sep 2020
Tunisian movie star (and lawyer!) Hend Sabri joins Italian luxury brand Etro’s Pegasus Club as the only Arab face promoting their new Pegaso bags. [...]
7 Local Secondhand Shops to Thrift Better than Macklemore
Fashion

7 Local Secondhand Shops to Thrift Better than Macklemore

12 Sep 2020
Hop on the sustainable wave and shop slow fashion items with our list of local secondhand shops. [...]
7 Local Secondhand Shops to Thrift Better than Macklemore
Fashion

7 Local Secondhand Shops to Thrift Better than Macklemore

12 Sep 2020
Hop on the sustainable wave and shop slow fashion items with our list of local secondhand shops. [...]
These 5 Powerful Local Platforms Empower Women by Educating Them About Their Bodies and Sexuality
LIFESTYLE

These 5 Powerful Local Platforms Empower Women by Educating Them About Their Bodies and Sexuality

12 Sep 2020
Bringing awareness to the little-discussed subject of sexual health, these five Arabic platforms empower women to learn more about their bodies and health. [...]
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7 Local Secondhand Shops to Thrift Better than Macklemore

Hop on the sustainable wave and shop slow fashion items with our list of local secondhand shops. [...]

These 5 Powerful Local Platforms Empower Women by Educating Them About Their Bodies and Sexuality

Bringing awareness to the little-discussed subject of sexual health, these five Arabic platforms empower women to learn more about their [...]

Al-Azhar University Wins USD 50,000 Enactus World Cup with the Power of Shrimp

Al-Azhar University’s ‘Chito-Shrimp’ is a social enterprise which has broken bounds with its sustainable project, re-purposing shrimp [...]

Ancient History by the Sea - Dazzling King Tutankhamun Exhibition Lands in Hurghada

The 10-piece collection, which has just landed in Hurghada after a world tour, narrated the most fascinating key moments in King Tut’s life. [...]

All Museums and Archaeological Sites Will Reopen on September 1st

At the beginning of September, all museums and archaeological sites nationwide will be reopening with restrictions to prevent the spread of [...]

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Provides USD 200 Million to Support Egypt’s Trade

As the Coronvairus continues to affect businesses around the world, the European Bank for Reconstructions and Development (EBRD) is [...]

Learn without Borders with the University of Hertfordshire, Hosted by the Global Academic Foundation

You don’t have to choose between studying abroad and being close to home, with the first and only UK branch campus in Egypt. [...]

7 Places to Workout by the Beach in Sahel

Work up a sweat on the sand with these beachside fitness facilities… [...]

Luxor’s Karnak Temple Complex Prepares For Spectacular Solar Alignment This Friday

The event only lasts two hours. [...]

Egyptian Tourism Revenues Rise by $2.7 Billion in 2019

Not bad...not bad at all. [...]

9 Mind-Bending Photos from Cirque Du Soleil’s Debut Show in Egypt

Courtesy of the best seats in the house with Etisalat. [...]

Escape into the Virtual: Maged Farrag’s “VRviving the Art” to Show at CIFF

The Cairo International Film Festival has expanded its virtual reality category to feature 20 new films. [...]

Theatre by the Nile, Anyone?: Here’s What You Need to Know About the Upcoming Ahl Masr Walkway

Hosting a myriad of restaurants, shops and a theatre, the upcoming Ahl Masr Walkway has almost finished construction. [...]

Egypt’s Sinai Development Projects are Helping Develop 26 Bedouin Communities

On a recent visit to the Sinai peninsula to check-up on progress, Dr. Rania Al-Mashat was quick to highlight the importance of local [...]

Egypt’s Sinai Development Projects are Helping Develop 26 Bedouin Communities

On a recent visit to the Sinai peninsula to check-up on progress, Dr. Rania Al-Mashat was quick to highlight the importance of local [...]

Theatre by the Nile, Anyone?: Here’s What You Need to Know About the Upcoming Ahl Masr Walkway

Hosting a myriad of restaurants, shops and a theatre, the upcoming Ahl Masr Walkway has almost finished construction. [...]

'Bee3' is the Authentically Egyptian Board Game Based on the Everyday Hustle in Cairo

As the debut game of the newly-launched Crit Gaming company, ‘Bee3’ is a fun take on the world of business in Egypt, recreating Cairo’s [...]

New Administrative Capital To Establish and Lease 30 Embassies

The New Administrative Capital is set to host 30 embassies, which will be leased to a number of African countries. [...]

New Administrative Capital To Establish and Lease 30 Embassies
BUZZ

New Administrative Capital To Establish and Lease 30 Embassies

14 Sep 2020
The New Administrative Capital is set to host 30 embassies, which will be leased to a number of African countries. [...]
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South Sinai Hospitals and Isolation Units Are Now Cleared of Coronavirus Cases

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

11 Aug 2020
The Ministry of Health has declared that the last two Coronavirus patients have been discharged from Nuweiba Central Hospital after undergoing treatment and completing their quarantine period. [...]
Egyptian-Italian Fabio Abraham to Play Gamal Abdel Nasser in CNN Docu-Drama

Egyptian-Italian Fabio Abraham to Play Gamal Abdel Nasser in CNN Docu-Drama

11 Aug 2020
An all-new CNN docu-drama ‘Jerusalem’, which will be centred around the history of the ancient city, will feature Egyptian-Italian actor Fabio Abraham as late Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser. [...]
Egypt Orders All Airports to Relocate Hazardous Goods Following Beirut Explosion

Egypt Orders All Airports to Relocate Hazardous Goods Following Beirut Explosion

11 Aug 2020
After the devastating events of the Beirut explosion, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered all Egyptian airports to move hazardous goods to safe storage spaces away from passengers and civilians. [...]
Abuse Relief Aide is the New Network of Specialists Providing Free Support to Sexual Abuse Victims

Abuse Relief Aide is the New Network of Specialists Providing Free Support to Sexual Abuse Victims

08 Aug 2020
Founder of What Women Want magazine May Abdel Asim, alongside founder of the Safe Kids foundation Sara Aziz, have recognized a gap in support for abuse victims in Egypt. Their new Facebook group, 'Abuse Relief Aide', seeks to fill that gap. [...]
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EgyptAir to Offer 20% Discount to World Handball Championship Fans
BUZZ

EgyptAir to Offer 20% Discount to World Handball Championship Fans

EgyptAir, an official sponsor of the World Men’s Handball Championship, will be dishing out a 20% discount to travellers flying to Egypt to attend the event. [...]
Egyptian Students Can Soon Learn Chinese as a Second Language
BUZZ

Egyptian Students Can Soon Learn Chinese as a Second Language

10 Sep 2020
The Ministry of Education formalised the agreement with the Ambassador of China, and will be cooperating with China's Confucius Institutes to implement Chinese as a second language into pre-university schools. [...]
Ahl Masr Hospital is the Region's First & Largest Hospital for the Free Treatment of Burn Victims
BUZZ

Ahl Masr Hospital is the Region's First & Largest Hospital for the Free Treatment of Burn Victims

10 Sep 2020
Currently being built in New Cairo, the Ahl Masr Hospital - the first and largest dedicated facility of its kind in the Middle East and Africa offering free treatments - is on its way to a grand opening as soon as 2021. [...]
Arabic Book Cover Archive Documents Arab Design Across the Ages
ARTS & CULTURE

Arabic Book Cover Archive Documents Arab Design Across the Ages

12 Sep 2020
Documenting book covers from across time, this archive project aims to tell a story about Arab design. [...]
Daima Makes Stunning, One-of-a-Kind Jackets Using Using Upcycled Materials
Fashion

Daima Makes Stunning, One-of-a-Kind Jackets Using Using Upcycled Materials

12 Sep 2020
This eco-friendly brand empowers women by providing them with job opportunities, all while expressing kindness to the environment. [...]
Get Ready to Sing Your Heart Out at Wust El Balad’s Upcoming Concert at the Cairo Opera House
ARTS & CULTURE

Get Ready to Sing Your Heart Out at Wust El Balad’s Upcoming Concert at the Cairo Opera House

12 Sep 2020
Legendary soft rock band Wust El Balad will be performing at the Cairo Opera House in their second in-person concert since the Coronavirus hiatus. [...]
TAM Gallery’s Newest 'Exhibition Space' Show Features the Fresh Work of 29 Art Graduates
ARTS & CULTURE

TAM Gallery’s Newest 'Exhibition Space' Show Features the Fresh Work of 29 Art Graduates

10 Sep 2020
Kicking off on September 11th, TAM Gallery’s new ‘Exhibition Space’ show gathers the works of Egypt’s next generation of artists. [...]
You Can Soon Renew Your National ID at Egyptian Embassies Overseas
BUZZ

You Can Soon Renew Your National ID at Egyptian Embassies Overseas

10 Sep 2020
The Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have approved a proposal to allow Egyptian citizens residing abroad to apply for the renewal of their national ID at Egyptian embassies all over the world. [...]

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