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New Changes Made to Egypt's Maternity Leave Laws
BUZZ

What's Happening with the Suez Canal?

19 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%. [...]
Scaling Sinai with Nelly Attar: An Eco Exploration of an Egyptian Gem
Explore Egypt

Scaling Sinai with Nelly Attar: An Eco Exploration of an Egyptian Gem

19 Jan 2022
Watch Lebanese influencer Nelly Attar experience the magic of South Sinai, as SceneTraveller partners with Eco Egypt to shine a spotlight on some of the country’s spectacular protected areas. [...]
EgyptAir is Launching the First Eco-Friendly Flights in Africa
Explore Egypt

EgyptAir is Launching the First Eco-Friendly Flights in Africa

19 Jan 2022
To mark the occasion, EgyptAir designed a special ‘Green Service Flight’ logo to label all the new eco-friendly inflight products and materials, and offered a 40% discount on the trip. [...]
Cairo International Book Fair Bans Unvaccinated Visitors
LIFESTYLE

Cairo International Book Fair Bans Unvaccinated Visitors

19 Jan 2022
Taking public health and safety into consideration, the fair is barring anyone who is not vaccinated against COVID-19 from entering the grounds. [...]
KSA’s Procure-to-Pay Platform Penny Software Raises $5 Million
Business

KSA’s Procure-to-Pay Platform Penny Software Raises $5 Million

19 Jan 2022
These fresh funds will help cement its market position by developing its tech stack and expanding the scope of its digitisation procurement services. [...]
Bahay Kubo: The Food Delivery Service Taking You to The Philippines
Eats

Bahay Kubo: The Food Delivery Service Taking You to The Philippines

19 Jan 2022
Who said you need to pack a suitcase and a plane ticket to travel to the Philippines? Bahay Kubo allows to head all the way to Asia with their array of frozen goodies. [...]
Cairo’s 3attar Raises Funds to Expand Healthy Food E-commerce Platform
Business

Cairo’s 3attar Raises Funds to Expand Healthy Food E-commerce Platform

19 Jan 2022
The fresh funds will help the B2C platform expand its customer base, diversify its offerings and develop its tech stack to drive volume and revenue. [...]
Traverse the Middle Eastern Cuisine Terrain at Beit Aziz
Eats

Traverse the Middle Eastern Cuisine Terrain at Beit Aziz

18 Jan 2022
Their menu is colourful, robust and full of flavour, highlighting quintessential dishes from Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco, Sudan, Libya and even the Gulf. [...]
Official Trailer Drops for Marvel's New Superhero Show 'Moon Knight'
ARTS & CULTURE

Official Trailer Drops for Marvel's New Superhero Show 'Moon Knight'

18 Jan 2022
Mostly directed by Egypt's own Mohamed Diab, and featuring the acting talents of May Calamawy, new superhero series 'Moon Knight' looks like it'll delve into the darker side of the Marvel universe. [...]
Egypt Announces New Minimum Wage
BUZZ

Egypt Announces New Minimum Wage

18 Jan 2022
In consideration of higher costs of living, the minumum wage for public and private sector workers in Egypt has been raised to EGP 2,700. [...]
Egyptian Rocker Aikk Travels the World with New Album 'On the Roam'
Noise

Egyptian Rocker Aikk Travels the World with New Album 'On the Roam'

18 Jan 2022
The singer-songwriter's new offering is a concept album that sees him draw on experiences in various cities. [...]
Week Month Year

Pasta & Wings: The Sheikh Zayed Spot with No Time for Anything Else

Some people like pasta, others like chicken wings, but lots of people like both. This Sheikh Zayed eatery knows that which is why it has [...]

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

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

Seeking Seclusion at Al Tarfa Lodge & Egypt's Unspoiled Western Front

Editorial Director, Haisam Awad, steps out of his comfort zone and away from the concrete chaos of Cairo, to wrestle with the peace and [...]

Mining Complexes for Gold, Phosphate & Copper to Be Built Across Egypt

The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources also plans to establish a gold refinery at Marsa Alam, just south of the Eastern Desert, [...]

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! [...]

Pasta & Wings: The Sheikh Zayed Spot with No Time for Anything Else

Some people like pasta, others like chicken wings, but lots of people like both. This Sheikh Zayed eatery knows that which is why it has [...]

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

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

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. [...]

Traverse the Middle Eastern Cuisine Terrain at Beit Aziz

Their menu is colourful, robust and full of flavour, highlighting quintessential dishes from Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco, Sudan, Libya and even [...]

Scaling Sinai with Nelly Attar: An Eco Exploration of an Egyptian Gem

Watch Lebanese influencer Nelly Attar experience the magic of South Sinai, as SceneTraveller partners with Eco Egypt to shine a spotlight [...]

EgyptAir is Launching the First Eco-Friendly Flights in Africa

To mark the occasion, EgyptAir designed a special ‘Green Service Flight’ logo to label all the new eco-friendly inflight products and [...]

What's Happening with the Suez Canal?

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 [...]

Cairo International Book Fair Bans Unvaccinated Visitors

Taking public health and safety into consideration, the fair is barring anyone who is not vaccinated against COVID-19 from entering the [...]

Cairo's Best 7 Restaurants for Feteer
Eats

Cairo's Best 7 Restaurants for Feteer

19 Jan 2022
Whether you like your feteer with sogo2, Nutella or even Lotus, we've got something for everyone in this listicle. [...]
Egyptian Rapper Eldab3 Returns From Hiatus with New Track 'El Shayeb'
Noise

Egyptian Rapper Eldab3 Returns From Hiatus with New Track 'El Shayeb'

19 Jan 2022
The rapper kicks off his 2022 with in an introspective tone and a dark, trappy instrumental. [...]
Batistuta & L5VAV Go Old School on Big Moe Beat in ‘El Ma’mour’
Noise

Batistuta & L5VAV Go Old School on Big Moe Beat in ‘El Ma’mour’

19 Jan 2022
In a sea of trap and trap-shaabo fusion, this collaborative effort reminds the scene that the old school still has a place. [...]
SEMD Programme to Support Immigrant Entrepreneurs in 3 MENA Countries
Business

SEMD Programme to Support Immigrant Entrepreneurs in 3 MENA Countries

18 Jan 2022
SEMD has partnered with a number of local social entrepreneurship support systems including ACTED in Jordan, Alfanar in Egypt, and Changelabs in Lebanon. [...]
Foreign Affairs Minister Sameh Shoukry to Lead COP27 Climate Talks
BUZZ

Foreign Affairs Minister Sameh Shoukry to Lead COP27 Climate Talks

18 Jan 2022
The announcement was made when the President of COP26, UK Minister of State Alok Sharma, met with Shoukry to affirm the dedication and cooperation of Egypt and the UK to fight climate change. [...]
SCENE TV
Foreign Affairs Minister Sameh Shoukry to Lead COP27 Climate Talks
BUZZ

Foreign Affairs Minister Sameh Shoukry to Lead COP27 Climate Talks

The announcement was made when the President of COP26, UK Minister of State Alok Sharma, met with Shoukry to affirm the dedication and cooperation of Egypt and the UK to fight climate change. [...]
New Changes Made to Egypt's Maternity Leave Laws
BUZZ

New Changes Made to Egypt's Maternity Leave Laws

18 Jan 2022
Women in the workforce now have the right to four months of maternity leave preceding and following childbirth. [...]
Tunisian Q-Commerce App Lamma Starts North African Expansion
Business

Tunisian Q-Commerce App Lamma Starts North African Expansion

18 Jan 2022
The startup has expanded into Morocco as step one of a plan that will see it expand further across North Africa. [...]
Egypt's First Library for the Visually Impaired Opens in Alexandria
LIFESTYLE

Egypt's First Library for the Visually Impaired Opens in Alexandria

18 Jan 2022
The opening represents another step for greater inclusion of people with disabilities in Egyptian education, which includes training programmes for teachers. [...]
Sudanese Rapper G-Salih is Pensive & Reflective in ‘Essential Oils’
Noise

Sudanese Rapper G-Salih is Pensive & Reflective in ‘Essential Oils’

18 Jan 2022
The US-based artist has always been thoughtful with his bars, but digs even deeper for his latest release. [...]
Mukk is the All-Egyptian Label Serving Korean Chic
Fashion

Mukk is the All-Egyptian Label Serving Korean Chic

18 Jan 2022
Entirely handmade, Mukk’s pieces exude a sense of comfort. Soft, plush, calming— kind of like staying in on a rainy day. [...]
Companies With 100+ Female Employees Must Now Create Nurseries
BUZZ

Companies With 100+ Female Employees Must Now Create Nurseries

18 Jan 2022
Additionally, female workers now have the power to terminate their contract due to marriage, pregnancy or childbirth. [...]
Discovery of First Bandaged Mummy Offers Glimpse into Ancient Medicine
BUZZ

Discovery of First Bandaged Mummy Offers Glimpse into Ancient Medicine

18 Jan 2022
The mummy was thought to be taken from the Tomb of Aline in Fayoum. The study said that the bandage dressing wrapped a wound that was likely infected when she died, as the scans showed signs of pus. [...]

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