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Off to Turkey for a Nose Job: The Arab Obsession with Looking White
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. [...]
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. [...]
Egypt’s First Charging Station for Electric Buses Has Just Opened
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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. [...]
Love Matters Releases First of Its Kind Campaign on Sexual Education
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Love Matters Releases First of Its Kind Campaign on Sexual Education

04 Jul 2022
Love Matters Arabic is an Arabic-language platform dedicated to providing scientific, accessible and pleasure-positive content on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights to youth in the Arab region. [...]
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? [...]
American Basketball Superstar Dwight Howard Spotted in Egypt
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American Basketball Superstar Dwight Howard Spotted in Egypt

04 Jul 2022
“Peace love and harmony from Egypt,” said Dwight on an Instagram post. [...]
Re-Discovering Cairo’s Historic Cafes and Their Cultural Backstories
Eats

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

04 Jul 2022
These cafes might not be historical sites or museums but they've got plenty of stories to tell. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
Pakistan’s E-Commerce Startup 24SEVEN Raises $6 million Pre-Series A
Business

Pakistan’s E-Commerce Startup 24SEVEN Raises $6 million Pre-Series A

03 Jul 2022
Founded as a grocery delivery platform in 2016, the startup rebranded itself in 2021 to 24SEVEN to enable neighbourhood ‘kiryana’ stores for B2B and B2C services through digitisation. [...]
Off to Turkey for a Nose Job: The Arab Obsession with Looking White
BUZZ

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

03 Jul 2022
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. [...]
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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. [...]

Brunchilla is Serving up the Ultimate Comfort Food in New Cairo

Their menu is small and concise, choosing only the most drool-worthy brunch delicacies. [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

Brunchilla is Serving up the Ultimate Comfort Food in New Cairo

Their menu is small and concise, choosing only the most drool-worthy brunch delicacies. [...]

Cute Assortment Trays Coming Your Way Thanks to Sunrise Trays

It’s not just an aesthetically-pleasing experience, it’s also a lovely food journey. [...]

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

That's an entire, uninterrupted week for Eid al-Adha festivities and/or summer vacation. [...]

The Smokery Beach Is Bringing Seaside Bliss to Bianchi This Summer

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 [...]

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

The Adly Mansour station can charge up to eight buses at once. [...]

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

These cafes might not be historical sites or museums but they've got plenty of stories to tell. [...]

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. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
Sudanese Artist Mvndila Makes His Striking Debut with ‘Bako’
Noise

Sudanese Artist Mvndila Makes His Striking Debut with ‘Bako’

03 Jul 2022
Mvndila makes his impactful debut with a lighthearted track that playfully explores the entrapment of various millennial vices. [...]
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Sudanese Artist Mvndila Makes His Striking Debut with ‘Bako’
Noise

Sudanese Artist Mvndila Makes His Striking Debut with ‘Bako’

Mvndila makes his impactful debut with a lighthearted track that playfully explores the entrapment of various millennial vices. [...]
Cute Assortment Trays Coming Your Way Thanks to Sunrise Trays
Eats

Cute Assortment Trays Coming Your Way Thanks to Sunrise Trays

03 Jul 2022
It’s not just an aesthetically-pleasing experience, it’s also a lovely food journey. [...]
Egypt & Beyond: The Best Eid Getaways
Explore Egypt

Egypt & Beyond: The Best Eid Getaways

03 Jul 2022
These Egyptian trip agencies are offering a variety of local and international trips to make the most of Eid al-Adha. [...]
Under the Domes of This Countryside Home by Mada Architects
Scene Home

Under the Domes of This Countryside Home by Mada Architects

03 Jul 2022
Contrasting design principles collide in this countryside home, debunking the myth that traditional architecture is always characterised by being narrow and dim. [...]
Award-Winning Documentary 'From Meir, to Meir' to Drop on Netflix
ARTS & CULTURE

Award-Winning Documentary 'From Meir, to Meir' to Drop on Netflix

02 Jul 2022
The documentary had won a prize for Best Egyptian Film Supporting Women's Work, as well as the National Film Festival's Jury Prize for Best Film. [...]
Dining Out Is Easier Than Ever with Zabatnee
Eats

Dining Out Is Easier Than Ever with Zabatnee

02 Jul 2022
Who would’ve thought going out could be so easy? [...]
Sun, Sea & Sustainability With Homegrown Swimwear Brand NINA
Fashion

Sun, Sea & Sustainability With Homegrown Swimwear Brand NINA

02 Jul 2022
NINA is entirely locally crafted in Cairo, using ethically sourced material and a waste-free production process. [...]
R2s Mal To Host First Label Showcase ‘R2SML SZN1’ On July 22nd
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R2s Mal To Host First Label Showcase ‘R2SML SZN1’ On July 22nd

02 Jul 2022
Some R2s Mal festivities to start the summer right. [...]

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