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Fly High in Dahab This Weekend With ‘Winds of Sinai’
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Heliopolis' Sultana Malak Palace Transformed Into Innovation Centre

07 Oct 2022
The palace turned coworking space now houses laboratories for global and high-tech companies, technology incubators for startups, and meeting rooms. [...]
Cairo's Ben Ezra Synagogue Will Open to the Public After Restoration
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Cairo's Ben Ezra Synagogue Will Open to the Public After Restoration

07 Oct 2022
Nestled between the winding alleys of Coptic Cairo is the 1,140-year-old (recently restored) Ben Ezra Synagogue. [...]
World Bank Approves USD 400 Million to Decarbonise Egypt’s Railways
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World Bank Approves USD 400 Million to Decarbonise Egypt’s Railways

07 Oct 2022
The project will work towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 965,000 tonnes over the next 30 years. [...]
Egypt’s Red Sea Village of El Qula’an Becomes Fully Sustainable
Explore Egypt

Egypt’s Red Sea Village of El Qula’an Becomes Fully Sustainable

07 Oct 2022
The Marsa Alam village is an experiment in implementing sustainable changes without affecting its natural surroundings. [...]
Palestinian Artist Jebus Echoes Personal Chaos in New Track 'Ya 3een'
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Palestinian Artist Jebus Echoes Personal Chaos in New Track 'Ya 3een'

07 Oct 2022
After a traumatic car accident, Jebus channeled his inner turmoil into his latest single. [...]
Saudi HR Software Startup ZenHR Raises $10 Million in Growth Round
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Saudi HR Software Startup ZenHR Raises $10 Million in Growth Round

06 Oct 2022
ZenHR, a Saudi-based HR software provider, has raised $10 million in its growth round of funding led by Rua Growth Fund. [...]
50% Discount on Train Tickets For People With Disabilities
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50% Discount on Train Tickets For People With Disabilities

06 Oct 2022
The discount will be applied to all train schedules in order to make these public spaces more accessible. [...]
Step Inside an Interior Designer’s Eclectic Family Home in Palm Hills
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Step Inside an Interior Designer’s Eclectic Family Home in Palm Hills

06 Oct 2022
With an approach that many would think is too much, this interior designer was looking to make her home her own. [...]
El Gouna's Smokery Returns for Sizzling Culinary Season
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El Gouna's Smokery Returns for Sizzling Culinary Season

06 Oct 2022
Migrate to El Gouna and dine by the sea at The Yacht Club by The Smokery. [...]
Griix Serves Authentic Greek Cuisine Amidst Maadi’s Bustling Streets
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Griix Serves Authentic Greek Cuisine Amidst Maadi’s Bustling Streets

05 Oct 2022
Opt for an actual traditional Greek salad and heaping fistfulls of halloumi fries at Maadi’s Griix. [...]
Fly High in Dahab This Weekend With ‘Winds of Sinai’
Explore Egypt

Fly High in Dahab This Weekend With ‘Winds of Sinai’

05 Oct 2022
Amidst the crimson Sinai mountains lies Red Bull’s location of choice and with it a soul-healing adventure amongst the Gulf of Aqaba’s windy atmosphere. [...]
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Being Borrowed: The Exhibit Uncovering Egyptian Migration to the Gulf

The upcoming exhibition brings stories of Egyptian migration to life through artwork and interactive collaborative projects from October [...]

Venture Lifestyle to Manage Facilities & Services for Egyptian Museum

The same organisers that brought Jennifer Lopez, John Legend and the Black Eyed Peas to Egypt has just signed a contract with the Ministry [...]

Walking Tours Company Qahrawya Navigates Cairo’s Hidden Cultural Gems

Founded in 2018, Qahrawya is changing Egypt’s cultural narrative through artsy walking tours around Cairo. [...]

Bronze Statue of Goddess Isis Returns to Egypt from Switzerland

The repatriation of the statue is part of a national effort to retrieve more historical pieces of Egyptian heritage scattered around the [...]

Mother Naked is the Skincare Brand Bottling Up a Sunkissed Glow

Bid white casts farewell because local skincare/makeup hybrid brand ‘Mother Naked’ is here to rectify the damage. [...]

AstraZeneca to Establish Field Hospital at COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh

Such measures are considered essential since the conference is predicted to be one of the most attended COPs in its history. [...]

Local-Brand 'Golds and Bees' Makes Honey Infused Curly Hair Products

Home-grown brand ‘Golds and Bees’ offers itself as an escape from the vicious cycle of heat through a selection of honey infused products [...]

Looking Back on the Life of Queen Elizabeth II & Egyptian Independence

CairoScene Senior Editor John Bishara looks back on the life of Queen Elizabeth II through the lens of Egyptian history, and the crucial [...]

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 [...]

Beehive: This Nasr City Spot is a Haven for Foodies & Gamers

We have no choice but to stan dem kweens! [...]

Walking Tours Company Qahrawya Navigates Cairo’s Hidden Cultural Gems

Founded in 2018, Qahrawya is changing Egypt’s cultural narrative through artsy walking tours around Cairo. [...]

Art D'Egypte Announces Lineup of Int'l Artists for 'Forever is Now II'

After months of buzz, the long-awaited global artist roster for the second edition of the iconic Forever is Now exhibition at the Pyramids [...]

Heliopolis' Sultana Malak Palace Transformed Into Innovation Centre

The palace turned coworking space now houses laboratories for global and high-tech companies, technology incubators for startups, and [...]

Luxury Fashion House Balmain & Okhtein Team Up at Paris Fashion Week

Showcased at Balmain’s Paris Fashion Week Show, the bustier fuses the ancient and the new into a cohesive piece of wearable art. [...]

Cairo's Ben Ezra Synagogue Will Open to the Public After Restoration

Nestled between the winding alleys of Coptic Cairo is the 1,140-year-old (recently restored) Ben Ezra Synagogue. [...]

World Bank Approves USD 400 Million to Decarbonise Egypt’s Railways

The project will work towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 965,000 tonnes over the next 30 years. [...]

Egypt’s Red Sea Village of El Qula’an Becomes Fully Sustainable

The Marsa Alam village is an experiment in implementing sustainable changes without affecting its natural surroundings. [...]

Ismailia's Frio Cafe is Straight Out of A Girlboss Pinterest board

This quaint Ismailia cafe is everything every small-town light academia geek ever needed. [...]

Ismailia's Frio Cafe is Straight Out of A Girlboss Pinterest board
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Ismailia's Frio Cafe is Straight Out of A Girlboss Pinterest board

07 Oct 2022
This quaint Ismailia cafe is everything every small-town light academia geek ever needed. [...]
EGP 1 Billion Allocated Towards Internet Efficiency in Egypt
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EGP 1 Billion Allocated Towards Internet Efficiency in Egypt

06 Oct 2022
The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development is investing in more powerful infrastructure for the internet. [...]
Select 158: Mixed by O.Ezzo
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Select 158: Mixed by O.Ezzo

06 Oct 2022
The 158th edition of our long-running Select series sees prominent afro-house selector O.Ezzo with an hourly-mix of his signature tunes. [...]
Global Climate Change Movement ‘Liter of Lite’ is Coming to Egypt
ARTS & CULTURE

Global Climate Change Movement ‘Liter of Lite’ is Coming to Egypt

05 Oct 2022
Since its inception, ‘Liter of Light’ has installed over 350,000 upcycled plastic bottle lights in over 15 countries. [...]
Egyptian VC Fund Algebra Ventures Finalises First Close of Second Fund
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Egyptian VC Fund Algebra Ventures Finalises First Close of Second Fund

05 Oct 2022
The VC plans to invest $15 million by the end of this year, and reach the final close of the fund by the end of Q1 2023. [...]
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Egyptian VC Fund Algebra Ventures Finalises First Close of Second Fund
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Egyptian VC Fund Algebra Ventures Finalises First Close of Second Fund

The VC plans to invest $15 million by the end of this year, and reach the final close of the fund by the end of Q1 2023. [...]
Beyonce's Father to Speak at Riyadh’s XP Music Futures by MDLBEAST
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Beyonce's Father to Speak at Riyadh’s XP Music Futures by MDLBEAST

05 Oct 2022
Mathew Knowles, father of renowned pop icon Beyoncé, will be giving a keynote speech at XP Music Futures in Riyadh. [...]
Need to Plan a Night Out by the Sea? Zabatnee App Launches in Gouna
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Need to Plan a Night Out by the Sea? Zabatnee App Launches in Gouna

05 Oct 2022
Zabatnee is a  user-friendly intermediary app that can enable its users to sift through Gouna's plethora of daytime and nighttime escapades. [...]
Nestle's Popular Ice-cream Brand Paradise Open Shop in Zamalek
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Nestle's Popular Ice-cream Brand Paradise Open Shop in Zamalek

05 Oct 2022
Your Zamalek walks just got a whole lot sweeter with this popular brand now on the streets. [...]
WATCH: Director Hani Khalifa on Hit Series 'Al Layla Wa Elly Feeha'
ARTS & CULTURE

WATCH: Director Hani Khalifa on Hit Series 'Al Layla Wa Elly Feeha'

05 Oct 2022
Starring Egyptian actress Zeina Reda and Egyptian rapper Abyusif in his debut acting role, ‘Al Layla Wa Elly Feeha’ follows a story of trauma, fantasy, and romance. [...]
Amira Adeeb Collabs With 2ool 2ameme on New Game 'Ma Wara2 El 3ady'
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Amira Adeeb Collabs With 2ool 2ameme on New Game 'Ma Wara2 El 3ady'

05 Oct 2022
2ool Ameme collaborated with Shop Amira Adeeb to produce Egypt’s newest concept game-book. [...]
Global Innovation Index Ranks Egypt Up by 20 Places in 2022
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Global Innovation Index Ranks Egypt Up by 20 Places in 2022

05 Oct 2022
The index also ranked Egypt up in its ‘Creative Output’ sub-category by 20 places. [...]
Step Into This Stylish Hosting Space by Living In Interiors
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Step Into This Stylish Hosting Space by Living In Interiors

05 Oct 2022
Having a fun basement to host friends over for a party or movie night is on everyone’s home wishlist. Well, take note. [...]

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