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Downtown Cairo is Unifying Its Storefronts with Its Architectural Heritage
ARTS & CULTURE

United Nations Takes 'Between Two Seas' on Tour Across Egypt

03 Dec 2020
National Council for Women and UN Women are bringing feature film 'Between Two Seas' across Egypt, using the movie to highlight women's issues and encourage discussion on problems like FGM. [...]
Marriott's Vibrant W Residences is Coming to New Cairo
BUZZ

Fight Sexual Harassment with the Matkhafeesh App

03 Dec 2020
GUC Computer Science graduates Salma Shaaban and Ahmed Rihan used their skills to develop 'Matkhafeesh' ('Don’t Be Scared'), an app that can help victims of sexual harassment and abuse in Egypt by providing them with the resources they need. [...]
New Salhia City is About to Get a State-of-the-Art University
BUZZ

Sheikh Zayed City Gets a Monitoring Station to Fight Air Pollution

03 Dec 2020
The first air quality monitoring station in Sheikh Zayed City will help Egypt be better equipped to assess the emissions of factories around the clock, and alert the relevant facilities should any factory exceed its emission limit. [...]
The Spirit of the West Lives On in Aliel's ASEELA Collection
BUZZ

Egypt to Establish Three Pedestrian Bridges on Fayoum Road

03 Dec 2020
Three pedestrian footbridges on the Fayoum Road, heading from El-Remaya square and through the gates to Hadaye’ El-Ahram, are being built as part of a project to develop and expand Fayoum Road itself. [...]
2.3 Million Egyptians Lost Their Jobs During COVID-19
BUZZ

Egypt Gears Up for the Dubai Expo 2020

01 Dec 2020
The Dubai Expo 2020 has been postponed to 2021, and Egypt is gearing up to participate in the MENA region's first world expo with their own pavilion highlighting the country's touristic and archeological treasures. [...]
Marriott's Vibrant W Residences is Coming to New Cairo
LIFESTYLE

Marriott's Vibrant W Residences is Coming to New Cairo

01 Dec 2020
Having already made its mark in 15 world-class locations like New York, Hollywood and Dubai, W Residences from Marriott is due for its African debut in New Cairo, alongside the W Cairo hotel in 2024. [...]
New Salhia City is About to Get a State-of-the-Art University
BUZZ

New Salhia City is About to Get a State-of-the-Art University

01 Dec 2020
New Salhia City in Sharqia is about to get a new private, non-profit university, giving local scientists the opportunity to advance Egypt's potential for scientific research and international cooperation. [...]
The Spirit of the West Lives On in Aliel's ASEELA Collection
Fashion

The Spirit of the West Lives On in Aliel's ASEELA Collection

01 Dec 2020
Luxury bag label Aliel is taking itself on to new frontiers with their ASEELA collection, which draws inspiration from the wild west and - specifically - the noble horse. [...]
2.3 Million Egyptians Lost Their Jobs During COVID-19
BUZZ

2.3 Million Egyptians Lost Their Jobs During COVID-19

01 Dec 2020
During the last quarter of the fiscal year 2019/2020, a total of 2.3 million Egyptians lost their jobs, making for Egypt's highest level of unemployment in two years. [...]
Egyptian Shoppers Have Spent EGP 400 Billion Online in 2020
BUZZ

Egyptian Shoppers Have Spent EGP 400 Billion Online in 2020

01 Dec 2020
Online shoppers throughout Egypt has spent EGP 400 billion since the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic began. That's a full third of our domestic trade! [...]
Four Egyptian Writers Have Been Longlisted for Prestigious Sheikh Zayed Book Award
ARTS & CULTURE

Four Egyptian Writers Have Been Longlisted for Prestigious Sheikh Zayed Book Award

30 Nov 2020
Three novelists and a poet from Egypt have been longlisted for the Sheikh Zayed Book Award under the Literature category. [...]
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Ivory Suites Luxury Hotel Residences Coming Soon to Zayed

Ivory Investments has come together with renowned architect Hany Saad to create Ivory Signature Suites, a hotel residency that exudes [...]

Egypt to Participate in FIFA's First Arab Cup in 2021

In anticipation of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, they're hosting FIFA's first Arab Cup, where all 22 of the participating Arab nations - [...]

Four Egyptian Writers Have Been Longlisted for Prestigious Sheikh Zayed Book Award

Three novelists and a poet from Egypt have been longlisted for the Sheikh Zayed Book Award under the Literature category. [...]

Lamia Gouda's Facemasks are Made with an Oriental Twist

First worn by on-screen starlet Arwa Gouda, the Yashmask - a cross between a face mask and a traditional yashmak - was made by her sister, [...]

Egypt to Develop Siwa Oasis Natural Reserve

With all of its natural diversity, the Siwa Oasis is perfectly deserving of a development and promotion project by the Ministry of [...]

New 9 Pyramids Lounge to Host Trifactory Fundraising Yoga Day to Fight Violence Against Women

On November 7th, The Trifactory will host ‘Yes Yoga’ – under their wellness and yoga sub-brand Yes Wellness Club – at the 9 Pyramids [...]

New Administrative Capital to 10th of Ramadan LRT Line Opens October 2021

The Ministry of Transportation has now announced that the LRT line will be officially ready for public use as of October 2021. [...]

Egyptian Globetrotter Sherif Fayed Launches Travel Company

Egyptian-American travel blogger and funnyman Sherif Fayed has very launched his very own travel agency, Pax Journeys. [...]

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

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

Gebel Elba: Visit Egypt's Best Kept Secret

Be one of a select few to be able to experience Egypt's wildest adventure. [...]

Egypt’s Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2019

It's been an amazing year for archaeology. [...]

10 Alternatives to Partying for an Adventurous New Year's Eve

... everywhere but Cairo. [...]

Four Egyptian Writers Have Been Longlisted for Prestigious Sheikh Zayed Book Award

Three novelists and a poet from Egypt have been longlisted for the Sheikh Zayed Book Award under the Literature category. [...]

Egypt Kickstarts E-Waste Initiative by Offering Discounts on Old Electronics

The Ministry of Environment & the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology are launching a new eco-waste initiative, recycling [...]

Egyptian Shoppers Have Spent EGP 400 Billion Online in 2020

Online shoppers throughout Egypt has spent EGP 400 billion since the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic began. That's a full third of our domestic [...]

Egyptian Doctor Hoda ElMaraghy Receives Canada's Highest Civil Award

Egyptian-Canadian professor Dr. Hoda ElMaraghy has just been recognised for her efforts in the field of Mechanical Engineering with [...]

United Nations Takes 'Between Two Seas' on Tour Across Egypt

National Council for Women and UN Women are bringing feature film 'Between Two Seas' across Egypt, using the movie to highlight women's [...]

Egypt to Establish Three Pedestrian Bridges on Fayoum Road

Three pedestrian footbridges on the Fayoum Road, heading from El-Remaya square and through the gates to Hadaye’ El-Ahram, are being built [...]

Sheikh Zayed City Gets a Monitoring Station to Fight Air Pollution

The first air quality monitoring station in Sheikh Zayed City will help Egypt be better equipped to assess the emissions of factories [...]

Fight Sexual Harassment with the Matkhafeesh App

GUC Computer Science graduates Salma Shaaban and Ahmed Rihan used their skills to develop 'Matkhafeesh' ('Don’t Be Scared'), an app that [...]

Financial Regulatory Authority Launches Award for Egyptian Businesswomen
Business

Financial Regulatory Authority Launches Award for Egyptian Businesswomen

01 Dec 2020
The Financial Regulatory Authority is launching an award to pull some of the spotlight on Egypt's distinguished businesswomen. And they're accepting nominations for their first edition! [...]
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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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Downtown Cairo is Unifying Its Storefronts with Its Architectural Heritage
BUZZ

Downtown Cairo is Unifying Its Storefronts with Its Architectural Heritage

Downtown Cairo is celebrating its architectural heritage, which goes as far back as the medieval Mamluk era, by renovating its storefronts to better fit in with their timeless facades. [...]
Diving Activities to Resume in South Sinai this December
Explore Egypt

Diving Activities to Resume in South Sinai this December

29 Nov 2020
This December, the governorate of South Sinai will reopen access to their natural reserves for divers who want to lead introductory classes. [...]
Egypt to Spend EGP 300 Million to Curb Excess Rainfall in Alexandria
BUZZ

Egypt to Spend EGP 300 Million to Curb Excess Rainfall in Alexandria

29 Nov 2020
With exceptionally wet weather exposing the gaps in Egypt's infrastructure, the government has decided to spend over EGP 300 million to upgrade rainwater drainage networks, starting with Alexandria. [...]
Tourists Flying to the Red Sea, South Sinai, Luxor & Aswan Exempt from Visa Fees
Explore Egypt

Tourists Flying to the Red Sea, South Sinai, Luxor & Aswan Exempt from Visa Fees

30 Nov 2020
Tourists flying directly to the Red Sea, South Sinai, Luxor or Aswan governorates will be exempt from paying visa-on-arrival fees until the end of April, 2021. [...]
Award-Winning Egyptian Documentary 'Lift Like a Girl' is Finally Getting Screened in Egypt
ARTS & CULTURE

Award-Winning Egyptian Documentary 'Lift Like a Girl' is Finally Getting Screened in Egypt

30 Nov 2020
Egyptian documentary 'Lift Like a Girl' has been internationally recognised since its initial release, and soon it will be screened in Egypt for the first time at the Cairo International Film Festival. [...]
Egyptian Doctor Hoda ElMaraghy Receives Canada's Highest Civil Award
BUZZ

Egyptian Doctor Hoda ElMaraghy Receives Canada's Highest Civil Award

30 Nov 2020
Egyptian-Canadian professor Dr. Hoda ElMaraghy has just been recognised for her efforts in the field of Mechanical Engineering with Canada’s highest civil honour, the Order of Canada. [...]
Egypt's Dr. Hala El-Said Selected as Best Minister in the Arab World
BUZZ

Egypt's Dr. Hala El-Said Selected as Best Minister in the Arab World

30 Nov 2020
The Arab Governance Excellence Award has recognised Egypt's Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Hala El-Said, as the best minister in the region. [...]
Egypt Kickstarts E-Waste Initiative by Offering Discounts on Old Electronics
BUZZ

Egypt Kickstarts E-Waste Initiative by Offering Discounts on Old Electronics

30 Nov 2020
The Ministry of Environment & the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology are launching a new eco-waste initiative, recycling electronics safely & releasing an app that lets you give away waste while getting a discount for new devices. [...]

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