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Cairo Marathon is Making Mental Health Matter This May
ARTS & CULTURE

The Grand Egyptian Museum is Finally Slated for Completion in June

17 May 2022
The Grand Egyptian Museum has finally received a series of final dates, signalling an end to the construction of this long-awaited tourist destination. [...]
Getting Intimate with Baron Empain Palace
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Getting Intimate with Baron Empain Palace

17 May 2022
Baron Empain Palace appears as a mirage of a burnt sienna Buddhist temple in the heart of Egypt. Did its tower rotate? Well, we aren’t here for the rumours but for the gorgeous architecture. [...]
Youssra & Nelly Karim Team Up For First Time in 'Rose & Layla'
ARTS & CULTURE

Youssra & Nelly Karim Team Up For First Time in 'Rose & Layla'

17 May 2022
‘Rose & Layla’ will be a 15 episode dark comedy/action series about a pair of private investigators who try to stop a massive bank heist in Egypt - only to find that they got in too deep! [...]
Massive Mural Celebrates Rural Heritage in Qena
ARTS & CULTURE

Massive Mural Celebrates Rural Heritage in Qena

17 May 2022
The story of Egypt’s rural life has been captured with a massive mural in Qena, crystallising the most definitive aspects of local culture. [...]
Moroccan Star Manal Featured on Global Music Series ‘Colors’
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Moroccan Star Manal Featured on Global Music Series ‘Colors’

17 May 2022
The highly-regarded performance series invites Manal for a special performance of her ‘3ARI’ single. [...]
Egyptian Government to Create Incentives for Young Entrepreneurs
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Egyptian Government to Create Incentives for Young Entrepreneurs

17 May 2022
The law will guarantee that small and medium business owners will have access to a set of  incentives, such as refunding the cost of utilities used on the land after the project starts running. [...]
Tomorrowland Presents: Terra Zolis In Dubai
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Tomorrowland Presents: Terra Zolis In Dubai

17 May 2022
Dubai just got another invigorating hotspot, to say the least. [...]
We Don't Need a Visa for Street Eat’s Mediterranean and Mexican Tour
Eats

We Don't Need a Visa for Street Eat’s Mediterranean and Mexican Tour

16 May 2022
Offering Greek, Italian, and Mexican street foods, Street Eat is bringing us a three way of multicultural chunky wraps, sandwiches, and hand-held street foods. [...]
Manal Rostom is the First Egyptian Woman to Summit Mt Everest
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Manal Rostom is the First Egyptian Woman to Summit Mt Everest

16 May 2022
After an intense two-month journey, Manal Rostom has become the first Egyptian woman to ever reach the summit of Mount Everest! [...]
How Did Marvel's Moon Knight Tackle Egyptian Representation?
ARTS & CULTURE

How Did Marvel's Moon Knight Tackle Egyptian Representation?

16 May 2022
Staff writer Farah Ibrahim looks back on the series to see just what went right when it comes to Egyptian representation - from the careful casting choices, to that big reveal in the finale. [...]
Moscow and EL Waili Release Long Awaited 'Dawly' Single
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Moscow and EL Waili Release Long Awaited 'Dawly' Single

16 May 2022
The track has been played in events, clubs, and restaurants all over the country, but the duo still found a way to rejuvenate the single and revive its hype. [...]
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We Don't Need a Visa for Street Eat’s Mediterranean and Mexican Tour

Offering Greek, Italian, and Mexican street foods, Street Eat is bringing us a three way of multicultural chunky wraps, sandwiches, and [...]

John's Homemade Date Peanut Butter Is Butter Than You Think

Bala7 peanut butter? We think, yes. [...]

Saj & Hatab: The Eatery Ruining Regular Shawerma for Everyone

They make feteer and pizza with shawerma. Enough said. [...]

Mohamed Ramadan is Starring in a New Movie Called 'Number One'

Rapper and actor Mohamed Ramadan announced that the film will not only be screened in Egypt, but the entirety of the Arab World. [...]

Capturing Egypt's Design Boom with Photographer Nour El Refai

Nour El Refai, the award-winning architectural photographer, sits down with SceneHome to discuss his personal journey documenting the [...]

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. [...]

Egyptian Creators Crafting Transcendental 3D Art

These Egyptian artists have managed to create brand-new realms with their creations, and they left us awestruck, wondering which parts [...]

There's Going to Be 48% More Natural Gas-Powered Cars in 2022

In that time, 82,000 new cars that use natural gas as fuel will also be available in Egypt. [...]

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 [...]

We Don't Need a Visa for Street Eat’s Mediterranean and Mexican Tour

Offering Greek, Italian, and Mexican street foods, Street Eat is bringing us a three way of multicultural chunky wraps, sandwiches, and [...]

John's Homemade Date Peanut Butter Is Butter Than You Think

Bala7 peanut butter? We think, yes. [...]

Saj & Hatab: The Eatery Ruining Regular Shawerma for Everyone

They make feteer and pizza with shawerma. Enough said. [...]

Mohamed Ramadan is Starring in a New Movie Called 'Number One'

Rapper and actor Mohamed Ramadan announced that the film will not only be screened in Egypt, but the entirety of the Arab World. [...]

Getting Intimate with Baron Empain Palace

Baron Empain Palace appears as a mirage of a burnt sienna Buddhist temple in the heart of Egypt. Did its tower rotate? Well, we aren’t here [...]

The Grand Egyptian Museum is Finally Slated for Completion in June

The Grand Egyptian Museum has finally received a series of final dates, signalling an end to the construction of this long-awaited tourist [...]

Youssra & Nelly Karim Team Up For First Time in 'Rose & Layla'

‘Rose & Layla’ will be a 15 episode dark comedy/action series about a pair of private investigators who try to stop a massive bank heist in [...]

Massive Mural Celebrates Rural Heritage in Qena

The story of Egypt’s rural life has been captured with a massive mural in Qena, crystallising the most definitive aspects of local culture. [...]

Korba's Tree Trunk Will Have You Snapping Pictures While Dining Out
Eats

Korba's Tree Trunk Will Have You Snapping Pictures While Dining Out

17 May 2022
Next time you're looking for a place to snap-snap and dine, Tree Trunk is where you need to be! [...]
Heliopolis' The Diner is Serving American Diner Realness
Eats

Heliopolis' The Diner is Serving American Diner Realness

17 May 2022
You can finally pretend to be one of the cast members of Riverdale whilst you sip on their Instagrammable milkshakes. [...]
Government-Issued Smart Cards Can Simplify Your Health Insurance
BUZZ

Government-Issued Smart Cards Can Simplify Your Health Insurance

17 May 2022
The first phase of this card will allow holders to use it for their national health insurance and to pay for subsidized goods and services. [...]
Pakistani Healthtech Platform MEDZnMORE Raises $11.5M Pre-Series A
Business

Pakistani Healthtech Platform MEDZnMORE Raises $11.5M Pre-Series A

16 May 2022
The Karachi-based startup will look to expands its team and push its services to a population of 220 million. [...]
Don Tanani Debuts Evolving Egyptian Design in New York Exhibition
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Don Tanani Debuts Evolving Egyptian Design in New York Exhibition

16 May 2022
Don Tanani debuts a specially commissioned bench, Ouroboros, at an art exhibition in New York. Their display showcases the bench Lina Orabi designed in their Duality Collection, but a bit longer. [...]
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Don Tanani Debuts Evolving Egyptian Design in New York Exhibition
Scene Home

Don Tanani Debuts Evolving Egyptian Design in New York Exhibition

Don Tanani debuts a specially commissioned bench, Ouroboros, at an art exhibition in New York. Their display showcases the bench Lina Orabi designed in their Duality Collection, but a bit longer. [...]
Cairo Marathon is Making Mental Health Matter This May
LIFESTYLE

Cairo Marathon is Making Mental Health Matter This May

16 May 2022
Taking place on May 20th at Merryland Park in Heliopolis, the event’s hashtag #RunWithIt will gather a web of support for Egyptian mental health. [...]
El-Alamein Wins Best Tourism City Award at Arabian Travel Market
Explore Egypt

El-Alamein Wins Best Tourism City Award at Arabian Travel Market

16 May 2022
The city will use this victory to develop its amenities and further develop its events during the summer. [...]
Nadine Abdel Ghaffar & Maha Abo Elenein to Speak at VeeCon 2022
BUZZ

Nadine Abdel Ghaffar & Maha Abo Elenein to Speak at VeeCon 2022

16 May 2022
Art D’Egypte founder and general manager Nadine Abdel Ghaffar and Maha Abo Eleinein, the founder of Digital & Savvy, will join as speakers at the first edition of this multi-day NFT superconference. [...]
Restoration of Esna Temple Unveils Its Ancient Beauty
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Restoration of Esna Temple Unveils Its Ancient Beauty

16 May 2022
The drawings show 46 eagles in two rows, with 24 of them carrying an eagle head to represent Nekhbet, Goddess of Upper Egypt, and 22 with cobra heads that represent Wagit, Goddess of Lower Egypt. [...]
Egyptian Pop Artist Amro El Meligy Releases New Single 'Baros'
ARTS & CULTURE

Egyptian Pop Artist Amro El Meligy Releases New Single 'Baros'

16 May 2022
This artist takes visual metaphors to a new level in his latest offering. [...]
The Timeless Rustic Charm of Tunis Village’s Ta-che Lodge
Explore Egypt

The Timeless Rustic Charm of Tunis Village’s Ta-che Lodge

16 May 2022
This rustic six room lodge epitomises the history and charm of Egypt’s Fayoum… [...]
OK Boomer: Why Toxic Positivity is Very Real & Very Annoying
LIFESTYLE

OK Boomer: Why Toxic Positivity is Very Real & Very Annoying

15 May 2022
Toxic positivity is the gilded trap that people should keep a positive attitude no matter how bad or tough things are. It's an "only good vibes" way of life. [...]

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