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Beit Gedy is Serving You All Your Favourite Egyptian Food in Style
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An Early Look at South Sinai's Great Transfiguration

16 Jan 2022
The Egyptian government is currently implementing the Great Transfiguration, a vast renovation that will transform St Catherine into a major tourist destination to showcase its spiritual heritage. [...]
Babo: This 6th of October Smokehouse Is a Carnivorous Fantasy
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Babo: This 6th of October Smokehouse Is a Carnivorous Fantasy

17 Jan 2022
Brb while we move to Mall of Arabia! [...]
Youssra's New Show 'Kalam 3an El Hob' is Coming Out on January 31st
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Youssra's New Show 'Kalam 3an El Hob' is Coming Out on January 31st

16 Jan 2022
Superstar Youssra is coming out with a new show at the end of January, and it's all about love. [...]
Greco-Roman Tomb Uncovered in West Aswan
BUZZ

Greco-Roman Tomb Uncovered in West Aswan

16 Jan 2022
The tomb was built for multiple families, and contains many artefacts in uncommonly good condition. [...]
Egyptian Online Grocery Startup Tawfeer to Expand Out of Alexandria
Business

Egyptian Online Grocery Startup Tawfeer to Expand Out of Alexandria

16 Jan 2022
The news comes after the q-commerce startup raised a seed round worth $500K. [...]
Pasta & Wings: The Sheikh Zayed Spot with No Time for Anything Else
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Pasta & Wings: The Sheikh Zayed Spot with No Time for Anything Else

16 Jan 2022
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 decided to open up to serve only that: pasta and chicken wings. [...]
Mining Complexes for Gold, Phosphate & Copper to Be Built Across Egypt
BUZZ

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

15 Jan 2022
The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources also plans to establish a gold refinery at Marsa Alam, just south of the Eastern Desert, which is is believed to hold over 1 million ounces of gold. [...]
57357 Children's Cancer Hospital Opens Centre for Art & Music Therapy
BUZZ

57357 Children's Cancer Hospital Opens Centre for Art & Music Therapy

15 Jan 2022
While the 57357 Children's Cancer Hospital is known for its free world-class treatments, the department will help children even further through art therapy workshops and music therapy workshops. [...]
US-Based REEF to Launch Cloud Kitchens in MENA with Americana Group
Business

US-Based REEF to Launch Cloud Kitchens in MENA with Americana Group

15 Jan 2022
The joint venture comes after REEF's first forray into MENA last November, when it acquired UAE cloud kitchen operator, iKcon. [...]
Beit Gedy is Serving You All Your Favourite Egyptian Food in Style
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Beit Gedy is Serving You All Your Favourite Egyptian Food in Style

15 Jan 2022
This authentic Egyptian spot is taking us down memory lane with their classic comfort food. [...]
Suez Canal Targets 15% Share of Global Energy Trade in 2040
Business

Suez Canal Targets 15% Share of Global Energy Trade in 2040

15 Jan 2022
During 2021, the Suez Canal achieved its highest annual revenue in its history with USD 6.3 billion - a USD 720 million increase from its revenue in 2020. [...]
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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! [...]

This New Cairo Home by MAD Studio Exudes French Style in Monochrome

Tucked in the lush greenery of Mivida, New Cairo, ‘La Feuille Blanche’ was designed by MAD Studio to be dark, dramatic and utterly [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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. [...]

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! [...]

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 [...]

Taste Pink is Bringing Your Favourite American Diner Staples

Retro meets posh at Taste Pink’s pretty American eatery. [...]

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

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

Egyptian Producer DJ Totti Flies Solo with His Sorrows in ‘A7zany’

The Alexandria native paints an emotive picture without a single bar or lyric spoken. [...]

Egyptian Online Grocery Startup Tawfeer to Expand Out of Alexandria

The news comes after the q-commerce startup raised a seed round worth $500K. [...]

Cairo Kitchen Returns to Maadi with a New Branch

The restaurant may still exist in Zamalek but something tells that things are going to hit different at their Maadi branch. [...]

Cairo Kitchen Returns to Maadi with a New Branch
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Cairo Kitchen Returns to Maadi with a New Branch

16 Jan 2022
The restaurant may still exist in Zamalek but something tells that things are going to hit different at their Maadi branch. [...]
Cairo's Best 8 Brands for Matcha Tea
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Cairo's Best 8 Brands for Matcha Tea

16 Jan 2022
Let's get matcha wasted, you guys. [...]
Baky Hospitality to Launch Sachi Almaza & Megumi this Summer
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Baky Hospitality to Launch Sachi Almaza & Megumi this Summer

15 Jan 2022
Not only will they move from their famed Hacienda Red location after spending five iconic years there, their new spot sees them taking over Almaza Bay. [...]
'Merci, Uzu': New Year, New EP for Rising Egyptian Rapper Uzu
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'Merci, Uzu': New Year, New EP for Rising Egyptian Rapper Uzu

15 Jan 2022
The three-track release is the rapper's second EP, after 2021's 'Safqa', and builds on a signature sound that pulls together hip-hop, trap, R&B and what some call 'R&Bass'. [...]
You Café in Alexandria Is All About Giving You the 5-Star Treatment
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You Café in Alexandria Is All About Giving You the 5-Star Treatment

15 Jan 2022
Alexandrians, you win this time. [...]
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You Café in Alexandria Is All About Giving You the 5-Star Treatment
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You Café in Alexandria Is All About Giving You the 5-Star Treatment

Alexandrians, you win this time. [...]
Shakes N' Bakes Milkshakes Brings All the Zayed Boys to the Yard
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Shakes N' Bakes Milkshakes Brings All the Zayed Boys to the Yard

14 Jan 2022
We give you the country's only joint that's dedicated to milkshakes and only milkshakes. Sis has no time for anything else. [...]
‘Rahet Bally’ Launches Egypt’s First Online Shopping Platform for Moms
LIFESTYLE

‘Rahet Bally’ Launches Egypt’s First Online Shopping Platform for Moms

14 Jan 2022
The website has centralized all baby essentials from 0 to 12 years old on one platform, while offering moms everything from maternity wear and nursing equipment to toys and baby gear. [...]
Confetti: 3 Alexandrian Best Friends Help Make Their Hometown Cheesier
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Confetti: 3 Alexandrian Best Friends Help Make Their Hometown Cheesier

14 Jan 2022
Alexandrian-based events organising company Confetti add stunning cheese platters and breakfast trays to their catering service. Mabrouk! [...]
Sara Elemary's Newest Collection is Effortlessly a La Mode(st)
Fashion

Sara Elemary's Newest Collection is Effortlessly a La Mode(st)

14 Jan 2022
Embracing a chic street look, the collection also includes trench coats, tailored suits and sequin blazers that are both versatile and practical. [...]
National Initiative Tests 60,000 Newborns for Heritable Diseases
LIFESTYLE

National Initiative Tests 60,000 Newborns for Heritable Diseases

14 Jan 2022
During its first phase, the initiative covers the early detection and treatment of 19 genetic diseases, including congenital hypothydroidism, folic anaemia, and cystic fibrosis. [...]
Ancient Mining Headquarters Uncovered in South Sinai
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Ancient Mining Headquarters Uncovered in South Sinai

13 Jan 2022
The mission is the first to excavate in Wadi Al-Nasab, with this particular dig taking place in a valley that would have been mined extensively for copper and turquoise. [...]
Taste Pink is Bringing Your Favourite American Diner Staples
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Taste Pink is Bringing Your Favourite American Diner Staples

13 Jan 2022
Retro meets posh at Taste Pink’s pretty American eatery. [...]

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