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Egypt Unveils Major Attraction for Their Showcase at Expo 2020 Dubai
ARTS & CULTURE

Actress Menna Shalaby Nominated for International Emmy Award

23 Sep 2021
Menna Shalaby has received her first nomination for the International Emmy Award for her role in 'Every Week Has a Friday', a Shahid original series that follows a series of violent crimes. [...]
Khalid Abdalla to Play Dodi Fayed in 'The Crown'
ARTS & CULTURE

Khalid Abdalla to Play Dodi Fayed in 'The Crown'

23 Sep 2021
Egyptian-British actor and filmmaker Khalid Abdalla will appear in the fifth season of 'The Crown', where he will take on the role of Dodi Fayed, Princess Diana’s boyfriend. [...]
Row Around Manial Island to Help Fight Blood Disease on October 1st
LIFESTYLE

Row Around Manial Island to Help Fight Blood Disease on October 1st

23 Sep 2021
Row.in's river ride around Manial Island will help spread the word about immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP), a common autoimmune blood disease in Egypt, during Global ITP Week. [...]
Personalised Perfume Created by Artificial Intelligence Now in Cairo
BUZZ

Personalised Perfume Created by Artificial Intelligence Now in Cairo

23 Sep 2021
With an art installation that's capable of recording your personality traits and using them to craft the perfect perfume just for you, the robot takeover has never smelled so sweet. [...]
Access Sharjah Challenge to Target Creative Startups Across MENA
Business

Access Sharjah Challenge to Target Creative Startups Across MENA

23 Sep 2021
Offering an equity-free prize pool of $100,000, the competition aims to empower conscious entrepreneurs cultivating innovative solutions in the cultural and creative industries. [...]
Tanoak Hotel is Ain el-Sokhna’s Newest Boutique Destination
Explore Egypt

Tanoak Hotel is Ain el-Sokhna’s Newest Boutique Destination

23 Sep 2021
Located in Ain el-Sokhna’s Azha resort, Tanoak Hotel is a new boutique stay breathing new life into the Red Sea destination.. [...]
Zahrat Lebnan Serves Up a Slice of Beirut in Maadi
Eats

Zahrat Lebnan Serves Up a Slice of Beirut in Maadi

23 Sep 2021
What makes this Lebanese restaurant stand out is its very affordable menu. [...]
British-Lebanese Garage Artist Bklava Featured on ‘FIFA 22’ Soundtrack
Noise

British-Lebanese Garage Artist Bklava Featured on ‘FIFA 22’ Soundtrack

23 Sep 2021
The highest-selling video game franchise in history has been a huge launchpad for many independent artists over the years. [...]
Cairo Vegans Need to Put Maluma on Their Radar
Eats

Cairo Vegans Need to Put Maluma on Their Radar

22 Sep 2021
Alexa, play Corazón because we're shook.cosy-chic restaurant has all you can crave. [...]
Cairo-Based Cartona Secures $4.5 Million Round Led by Global Ventures
Business

Cairo-Based Cartona Secures $4.5 Million Round Led by Global Ventures

22 Sep 2021
The Egyptian B2B e-commerce platform works by helping retailers access products from a curated network of FMCGs through one centralized platform. [...]
London Calling: The Hottest New Hotel Openings
Explore Egypt

London Calling: The Hottest New Hotel Openings

22 Sep 2021
With Egypt finally off the red list, here’s our list of the top new hotel openings in the Big Smoke. [...]
Week Month Year

ParCooked Will Make Your Cooking Life a Whole Lot Better

With you busy hustling and working ungodly hours because you’re #CareerGoals, you never ever have time to cook for yourself. This is where [...]

Alexandria's Best 7 Restaurants for Alexandrian Liver

Because there's nothing that Alexandrian liver, half a lemon and arn felfel can't fix. [...]

Mandi Tagine Brings Pan-Khaleeji Cuisine to Obour

Mandi or tagine, anyone? [...]

'The Clean Bill' Will Juice You Up With All the Necessary Nutrients

Buhbye, Lizzo. [...]

15 Egyptian Brands That Will Give Your Home Boho Vibes

Cairo-based travel blogger, Farah Hosny - aka @WandertoWherever - takes a different kind of ride, one through the increasing number of [...]

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 [...]

Bahrain-Based Investcorp Acquires Fintech Company MIR Limited

Investcorp Technology Partners (ITP) announces it has acquired the business and assets of the wearable contactless payment technology [...]

New $50M African Fund Ambo Ventures to Target Green Economy Startups

Led by founders with regional experience and backed by partners on-ground across the continent, Ambo Fund is poised to achieve its lofty [...]

9 Cairo Shops to Get Your Last Minute Halloween Costume

Whether you’re in the market for a cute fairy set or a badass monster, we’ve got you covered with our list of the best Halloween costume [...]

Top Picks for Egyptian Kicks - Our Fave Local Shoe Brands Right Now

As winter and new outfits lie just around the corner, we’re compiling our picks for the best shoe brands in town. [...]

Egypt's Most Elegant Boutiques for Evening Wear

From draping gowns to glittery mermaid designs, here are some of our fav evening wear boutiques in Cairo. [...]

Egyptian Filmmaker Mohamed Diab to Direct Marvel's Next Big Superhero Series 'Moon Knight'

Award-winning Egyptian filmmaker Mohamed Diab was just tapped to shoot Marvel Studio's upcoming superhero series 'Moon Knight', which [...]

ParCooked Will Make Your Cooking Life a Whole Lot Better

With you busy hustling and working ungodly hours because you’re #CareerGoals, you never ever have time to cook for yourself. This is where [...]

Mandi Tagine Brings Pan-Khaleeji Cuisine to Obour

Mandi or tagine, anyone? [...]

'The Clean Bill' Will Juice You Up With All the Necessary Nutrients

Buhbye, Lizzo. [...]

7 Cheetos-Inspired Dishes You Need to Try in Cairo

Cheetos ice cream? Say what again? [...]

Khalid Abdalla to Play Dodi Fayed in 'The Crown'

Egyptian-British actor and filmmaker Khalid Abdalla will appear in the fifth season of 'The Crown', where he will take on the role of Dodi [...]

Actress Menna Shalaby Nominated for International Emmy Award

Menna Shalaby has received her first nomination for the International Emmy Award for her role in 'Every Week Has a Friday', a Shahid [...]

Row Around Manial Island to Help Fight Blood Disease on October 1st

Row.in's river ride around Manial Island will help spread the word about immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP), a common autoimmune blood [...]

Personalised Perfume Created by Artificial Intelligence Now in Cairo

With an art installation that's capable of recording your personality traits and using them to craft the perfect perfume just for you, the [...]

Celebrity Chef May Yacoubi Launches Her Own Kitchenware Line
Eats

Celebrity Chef May Yacoubi Launches Her Own Kitchenware Line

23 Sep 2021
Whoever said cooking is just about ingredients is wrong because chef May Yacoubi is here to prove that tools are just as important. [...]
Egyptian Rapper Mosalem Teams Up with Producer Big Moe for ‘Psycho’
Noise

Egyptian Rapper Mosalem Teams Up with Producer Big Moe for ‘Psycho’

23 Sep 2021
2021 has seen Mosalem carve out his own spot on Egypt’s forever unpredictable rap scene, and more and more producers are catching on to his talent, the latest of which is Dubai-based Big Moe. [...]
Applications for the Regional MITEF Startup Competition Are Now Open
Business

Applications for the Regional MITEF Startup Competition Are Now Open

23 Sep 2021
Carrying the slogan, ‘Empowering Today. Transforming Tomorrow’, applications for the competition are now open to all and any entrepreneur in the region. [...]
Egypt to Host Its First-Ever International Ice Hockey Tournament
BUZZ

Egypt to Host Its First-Ever International Ice Hockey Tournament

22 Sep 2021
The Egypt Ice Hockey Experience 2021 is about to introduce world class hockey to Cairo, but more importantly, it's here to prove Egypt has what it takes to establish its own winter sports federation. [...]
Watch UK Rapper Lowkey Perform Moving Track ‘Long Live Palestine’ Live
Noise

Watch UK Rapper Lowkey Perform Moving Track ‘Long Live Palestine’ Live

22 Sep 2021
The British-Iraqi rhymer and activist is joined by long-time collaborator, Mai Khalil, for the performance of a track that remains as relevant today as it did when it was released in 2009. [...]
SCENE TV
Watch UK Rapper Lowkey Perform Moving Track ‘Long Live Palestine’ Live
Noise

Watch UK Rapper Lowkey Perform Moving Track ‘Long Live Palestine’ Live

The British-Iraqi rhymer and activist is joined by long-time collaborator, Mai Khalil, for the performance of a track that remains as relevant today as it did when it was released in 2009. [...]
ParCooked Will Make Your Cooking Life a Whole Lot Better
Eats

ParCooked Will Make Your Cooking Life a Whole Lot Better

22 Sep 2021
With you busy hustling and working ungodly hours because you’re #CareerGoals, you never ever have time to cook for yourself. This is where ParCooked comes thru to save you from that life of yours. [...]
Creative Industry Summit is Back with a Four Day Extravaganza
BUZZ

Creative Industry Summit is Back with a Four Day Extravaganza

22 Sep 2021
Taking over Cairo’s Nile Ritz-Carlton from November 28th to December 1st, this four-day event will bring together business leaders, game-changing innovators and artistic gurus from around the world. [...]
Regional Online Giftery Joi Raises $2.5M Series A for Global Expansion
Business

Regional Online Giftery Joi Raises $2.5M Series A for Global Expansion

22 Sep 2021
Already operating in eight MENA markets, further expansion plans are afoot for the region’s biggest online gifts platform. [...]
Al-Ahly SC is Starting Their Own Women's Football Team
BUZZ

Al-Ahly SC is Starting Their Own Women's Football Team

22 Sep 2021
Al Ahly Academy is accepting applications from young girls aged four to 20-years-old to help them form their first women's football team. [...]
Kamyar Khanzaei Goes at Glitch-Hop in ‘Depression Is Buttem Less’ EP
Noise

Kamyar Khanzaei Goes at Glitch-Hop in ‘Depression Is Buttem Less’ EP

22 Sep 2021
The versatile Iranian music maker and Sampatic Records label head shows once more that he’s one of the most unpredictable and unbridled producers in Tehran. [...]
Siwa's Jara Area to Be Developed into Eco-Tourist Destination
BUZZ

Siwa's Jara Area to Be Developed into Eco-Tourist Destination

22 Sep 2021
The development work will include a display showcasing the region's natural heritage, as well as improvements on the area's infrastructure to provide for the needs of tourists and residents. [...]
Iraqi E-Commerce Pioneer Miswag Raises $1.6 Million Pre-Series A Round
Business

Iraqi E-Commerce Pioneer Miswag Raises $1.6 Million Pre-Series A Round

22 Sep 2021
The online food marketplace and delivery service's latest success in fundraising is a natural continuation of the tech startup’s achievements and profits since being founded in 2014. [...]

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