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El Dewan: Meet the Food Court Dedicating Itself to Grills
BUZZ

Sharm El Sheikh to Require Hotels to Gain Green Certificates

27 Jan 2022
Sharm El Sheikh is implementing a series of measures to bring its hospitality industry to global environmental standards. [...]
EgyTruck Initiative Invites Youth to Start Their Own Food Truck Hustle
LIFESTYLE

EgyTruck Initiative Invites Youth to Start Their Own Food Truck Hustle

27 Jan 2022
The project will provide 900 mobile food trucks to youth aged 18 to 40 across eight Egyptian governorates - Qalyubia, Sharkia, Dakahlia, Minya, Assiut, Sohag, Alexandria, and Port Said. [...]
USA's Metropolitan Opera Shows to Be Broadcast at Cairo Opera House
ARTS & CULTURE

USA's Metropolitan Opera Shows to Be Broadcast at Cairo Opera House

27 Jan 2022
The Cairo Opera House is the first in Africa and the Middle East to cooperate with the Metropolitan Opera since 2010 and transmit its performances directly from America. [...]
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

27 Jan 2022
For the first time - in collaboration with Eco Egypt - SceneTraveller is given unprecedented access to some of the most spectacular sites in South Sinai… [...]
Abu Dhabi's Chimera Capital Closes New VC Fund at $10 Billion
Business

Abu Dhabi's Chimera Capital Closes New VC Fund at $10 Billion

27 Jan 2022
The multi-stage fund’s backers include a mix of leading institutional investors with ticket sizes expected to range from hundreds to tens of millions. [...]
Local Repair Service Freshn Helps Save Our Soles
LIFESTYLE

Local Repair Service Freshn Helps Save Our Soles

27 Jan 2022
From white to black leather boots, Freshn does more than just clean them. For small mishaps, like soles coming loose, they do repairs that revive and refresh your favourite kicks. [...]
New Cairo's Kyuka is an Instant Win for Asian Cuisine
Eats

New Cairo's Kyuka is an Instant Win for Asian Cuisine

27 Jan 2022
Kyuka means vacation, holiday or time off in Japanese. That's exactly the vibe here. [...]
KSA’s Urway Becomes First Fintech Certified After New Regulations
Business

KSA’s Urway Becomes First Fintech Certified After New Regulations

27 Jan 2022
The fully-integrated platform gives online merchants the power to monetise their services and offers a secure seamless payment solution for e-commerce websites. [...]
Egyptian Duo Husa & Zeyada Release First Arabic Single ‘Feinak’
Noise

Egyptian Duo Husa & Zeyada Release First Arabic Single ‘Feinak’

27 Jan 2022
The video for the Universal Music-released single comes as the first of six as part of a unique project. [...]
Soak in Self-Love with Soraya Shawky’s Zanzibar Beauty Camp
Explore Egypt

Soak in Self-Love with Soraya Shawky’s Zanzibar Beauty Camp

26 Jan 2022
Starting February 22nd, you can treat thyself with Soraya Shawky’s The Beauty Camp in one of the most gorgeous destinations in Africa - Zanzibar. [...]
El Dewan: Meet the Food Court Dedicating Itself to Grills
Eats

El Dewan: Meet the Food Court Dedicating Itself to Grills

26 Jan 2022
Your local plug for all things grilled and mashawy. [...]
Week Month Year

New COVID-19 Regulations for Travellers Arriving in Egypt

All travellers flying into Egypt will be accepted as long as they tested negative for the following approved tests: PCR, Antigen Rapid [...]

Tamazeugh Castle is an Ode to the Divine Feminine in Siwa Oasis

Dedicated to the celebration of feminine energy, Tamazeugh Castle in Siwa Oasis gives female travellers an opportunity to tap into their [...]

El Dewan: Meet the Food Court Dedicating Itself to Grills

Your local plug for all things grilled and mashawy. [...]

Alexandria's La Rue Cafe Will Take You to France and Back

Put on your beret and head to Alexandria’s La Rue-- not the street, the eatery. [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

The CairoScene IMPACT LIST 2021

Presenting our seventh annual Impact List featuring some of the most inspirational, innovative and impactful Egyptians of the year. [...]

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! [...]

El Dewan: Meet the Food Court Dedicating Itself to Grills

Your local plug for all things grilled and mashawy. [...]

Actors Syndicate Speaks Out About Mona Zaki & Perfect Strangers Remake

The Egyptian Actors Syndicate has issued a statement in defence of Zaki’s freedom of expression, after she was placed in the middle of an [...]

Medaniworld's Luxury Travel Bags Pay Homage to Ancient Craftsmanship

Medaniworld exports Nubian aesthetics into the west, integrating their colours, textures and ingenuity with Western vestiary traditions [...]

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

For the first time - in collaboration with Eco Egypt - SceneTraveller is given unprecedented access to some of the most spectacular sites [...]

Sharm El Sheikh to Require Hotels to Gain Green Certificates

Sharm El Sheikh is implementing a series of measures to bring its hospitality industry to global environmental standards. [...]

EgyTruck Initiative Invites Youth to Start Their Own Food Truck Hustle

The project will provide 900 mobile food trucks to youth aged 18 to 40 across eight Egyptian governorates - Qalyubia, Sharkia, Dakahlia, [...]

USA's Metropolitan Opera Shows to Be Broadcast at Cairo Opera House

The Cairo Opera House is the first in Africa and the Middle East to cooperate with the Metropolitan Opera since 2010 and transmit its [...]

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

For the first time - in collaboration with Eco Egypt - SceneTraveller is given unprecedented access to some of the most spectacular sites [...]

World of Food Celebrates Artisanal Delicacies & Traditional Favourites
Eats

World of Food Celebrates Artisanal Delicacies & Traditional Favourites

27 Jan 2022
Culinary powerhouse Eatery just gave birth to a game-changer. [...]
Tunisian Producer D3M0R Releases First Track from New Upcoming EP
Noise

Tunisian Producer D3M0R Releases First Track from New Upcoming EP

27 Jan 2022
The Paris-based music-maker and founder of Radio Flouka doesn’t hide his love for the UK underground. [...]
The Design Magic Behind Amir Fayo’s Exquisite Hospitality Branding
Scene Home

The Design Magic Behind Amir Fayo’s Exquisite Hospitality Branding

27 Jan 2022
Amir Fayo’s branding approach and design concepts come with a deep respect for culture and story, which is best exemplified in the Thai hotel known as ‘The Library’. [...]
Egyptian Fintech MNT-Halan Launches New In-App BNPL Services
Business

Egyptian Fintech MNT-Halan Launches New In-App BNPL Services

27 Jan 2022
Businesses could see accelerated growth in their revenues as well as a wider customer base through this flexible paying option both online and in-store. [...]
How Green Will Egypt Be by 2024?
BUZZ

How Green Will Egypt Be by 2024?

26 Jan 2022
50% of Egypt's national projects will focus on sustainability or will be made sustainable by 2024. [...]
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How Green Will Egypt Be by 2024?
BUZZ

How Green Will Egypt Be by 2024?

50% of Egypt's national projects will focus on sustainability or will be made sustainable by 2024. [...]
Dina El Sherbiny & Hesham Maged Star in Comedy Flick ‘Hamel El Lakab'
ARTS & CULTURE

Dina El Sherbiny & Hesham Maged Star in Comedy Flick ‘Hamel El Lakab'

26 Jan 2022
A supernatural phenomenon helps a couple - played by Hesham Maged and Dina El Sherbiny - get pregnant. Except it's not quite how you'd think. [...]
Shaabi Experimentalist Abo Sahar Drops New Track ‘Mowled Abo Karkaas'
Noise

Shaabi Experimentalist Abo Sahar Drops New Track ‘Mowled Abo Karkaas'

26 Jan 2022
Upper Egypt's master of 'Trobby' music is at his experimental best with a track that bares all the hallmarks of his wild and colourful shaabi fusion. [...]
Luxor Obelisk in Paris is Getting a Makeover
BUZZ

Luxor Obelisk in Paris is Getting a Makeover

26 Jan 2022
The glow-up corresponds with the 200-year anniversary of the Rosetta Stone translation by Jean-Francois Champollion. [...]
From Athens to Cairo: Kalamaki Shows A Whole New Side of Greek Cuisine
Eats

From Athens to Cairo: Kalamaki Shows A Whole New Side of Greek Cuisine

26 Jan 2022
You can finally have kalamaki in Cairo thanks to the city's newest eatery. [...]
New Bridge Across the Nile to Be Built in Qalyubia
BUZZ

New Bridge Across the Nile to Be Built in Qalyubia

26 Jan 2022
The plan for this new bridge comes in light of a tragic ferry boat accident in Al-Qatta, which claimed the lives of seven Egyptians. [...]
Noon Launches New Integrated Payment Solution for SMEs in Egypt
Business

Noon Launches New Integrated Payment Solution for SMEs in Egypt

26 Jan 2022
Local companies are using Noon to scale their businesses, with access to a wide customer database and a secure e-payment system. [...]
Conscious Living with Artisanal Homewear Line Beit RAMLA
Fashion

Conscious Living with Artisanal Homewear Line Beit RAMLA

26 Jan 2022
The homewear line is RAMLA’s first collection made from Egyptian cotton and cashmere. It’s also the first time the brand releases anything that isn't shoes. [...]

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