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Locally Made Footwear You Need This Season
BUZZ

Misr El Kheir to Train 10,000 Egyptians Annually in Textiles Industry

28 Jan 2022
The project will implement technical, and mentorship courses for young people who are employed at these factories, teaching them how to be employable and ultimately how to start their own businesses. [...]
MADD's New Playing Cards Puts Egypt's Fave Comedies Into Your Hand
LIFESTYLE

MADD's New Playing Cards Puts Egypt's Fave Comedies Into Your Hand

28 Jan 2022
MADD, an Egyptian streetwear and stationary brand, has come out with playing cards themed after some of Egypt’s favourite comedies: 'Friends' and 'El Nazer'. [...]
Swim, Cycle and Run at the Red Sea with the Somabay Endurance Festival
Explore Egypt

Swim, Cycle and Run at the Red Sea with the Somabay Endurance Festival

28 Jan 2022
All challengers are invited to the Red Sea to participate at the Spring Edition of the Somabay Endurance Festival, the biggest multi-sport event in the country, from May 26th to May 28th. [...]
Founder of Style Treasure Launches Online Boutique Platform Maw-d
Fashion

Founder of Style Treasure Launches Online Boutique Platform Maw-d

28 Jan 2022
The platform is pretty all-encompassing, offering products ranging from skincare, apparel, home collections, and accessories. [...]
Tunisia-Born AI Startup InstaDeep Scores $100M from BioNTech & Google
Business

Tunisia-Born AI Startup InstaDeep Scores $100M from BioNTech & Google

28 Jan 2022
The unique AI-powered decision making systems developed by the startup has landed it on the radars of some mighty big names. [...]
Eruption by Undefined is a Dynamic Blast of Functional Art
Scene Home

Eruption by Undefined is a Dynamic Blast of Functional Art

28 Jan 2022
With a desert for a backdrop, Eruption is Undefined’s inaugural collection of functional art, with designs that display an intense sense of freedom and nuanced beauty. [...]
Croissants Take Centre Stage At Twisted Bakehouse
Eats

Croissants Take Centre Stage At Twisted Bakehouse

28 Jan 2022
Have you ever had a red velvet croissant? [...]
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. [...]
Sharm El Sheikh to Require Hotels to Gain Green Certificates
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. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]

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. [...]

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

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

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. [...]

Feel Good Spoiling Your Fur Babies With Nooshi’s Healthy Treats

Nooshi’s Nibbles pet treats are all human edible and honestly, they sound so good, you may actually want to try them. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Egypt's Ahmed Basyoni Like You've Never Seen in 'ElHalawa Di'

The rapper and funnyman shows his softer, fluffier side in a track that sees him plant his tongue firmly in his cheek. [...]

Misr El Kheir to Train 10,000 Egyptians Annually in Textiles Industry

The project will implement technical, and mentorship courses for young people who are employed at these factories, teaching them how to be [...]

MADD's New Playing Cards Puts Egypt's Fave Comedies Into Your Hand

MADD, an Egyptian streetwear and stationary brand, has come out with playing cards themed after some of Egypt’s favourite comedies: [...]

Swim, Cycle and Run at the Red Sea with the Somabay Endurance Festival

All challengers are invited to the Red Sea to participate at the Spring Edition of the Somabay Endurance Festival, the biggest multi-sport [...]

Feel Good Spoiling Your Fur Babies With Nooshi’s Healthy Treats
Eats

Feel Good Spoiling Your Fur Babies With Nooshi’s Healthy Treats

28 Jan 2022
Nooshi’s Nibbles pet treats are all human edible and honestly, they sound so good, you may actually want to try them. [...]
Egypt's Ahmed Basyoni Like You've Never Seen in 'ElHalawa Di'
Noise

Egypt's Ahmed Basyoni Like You've Never Seen in 'ElHalawa Di'

28 Jan 2022
The rapper and funnyman shows his softer, fluffier side in a track that sees him plant his tongue firmly in his cheek. [...]
Sudan’s Bas Joins Rising Artist Malik Moses on ‘Show Me Something’
Noise

Sudan’s Bas Joins Rising Artist Malik Moses on ‘Show Me Something’

28 Jan 2022
The Baltimore-based artist’s first work of the year sees him accompany the first signee on new label, NoName Recordings. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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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

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… [...]
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. [...]
Locally Made Footwear You Need This Season
Fashion

Locally Made Footwear You Need This Season

27 Jan 2022
Find some of the best shoes for the chillier season below - no Uggs, we promise. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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’. [...]

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