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Algeria Venture & AIF to Launch New $10M VC Fund for Local Startups
BUZZ

High-Speed Electric Train Line to Be Extended to Western Desert

19 May 2022
The ministry has announced that the train line’s second phase will run through Fayoum, Aswan and Abu Simbel, and then go towards Toshka and East Owainat in the Western Desert. [...]
Extraterrestrial Stone in Egypt Could Unlock Secrets of the Universe
BUZZ

Extraterrestrial Stone in Egypt Could Unlock Secrets of the Universe

19 May 2022
After a decade, a team at the University of Johannesburg may have finally figured out the story of a stone that landed in Egypt in 1996 - and its astounding cosmic implications. [...]
Ministry of Communications Launch First Free Technology Training Grant
LIFESTYLE

Ministry of Communications Launch First Free Technology Training Grant

19 May 2022
The grant is meant to help students develop their technological, personal and leadership skills through a distinguished and advanced training programme. [...]
Explore Peru With Omar Samra & Wild Guanabana
Explore Egypt

Explore Peru With Omar Samra & Wild Guanabana

19 May 2022
Led by founder and famed Egyptian mountaineer Omar Samra, this expedition will invite hikers to immerse themselves in Peru’s endlessly rich cultural heritage. [...]
UAE Electronics Platform NorthLadder Scores $10M Convertible Note
Business

UAE Electronics Platform NorthLadder Scores $10M Convertible Note

19 May 2022
The startup, which facilitates the frictionless trade of second-hand electronics will look to expand geographically, with KSA in its crosshairs. [...]
A Walk Through Downtown Cairo’s Timeless Architecture
Scene Home

A Walk Through Downtown Cairo’s Timeless Architecture

19 May 2022
With iconic architecture, dramatic facades and delicate balconies, the buildings of Downtown Cairo are rich in history, with stories that reflect the city’s cosmopolitan nature. [...]
It Took This Burger Joint '25 Rounds' of Trials to Exist
Eats

It Took This Burger Joint '25 Rounds' of Trials to Exist

19 May 2022
Everything at 25 Rounds is made by them from scratch including their special sauces and fresh fluffy burger buns which they bake themselves in-house. [...]
Calories: The Eatery Making Sure You Always Know What You're Eating
Eats

Calories: The Eatery Making Sure You Always Know What You're Eating

18 May 2022
Whether you’re doing keto, low carb, detoxing or whatever else, they have something for every diet. [...]
Egyptian Journalists Syndicate Names Prize After Shireen Abu Akleh
BUZZ

Egyptian Journalists Syndicate Names Prize After Shireen Abu Akleh

18 May 2022
Abu Akleh famously covered the conflict between Palestine and Israel for over 25 years until she was shot and killed while reporting on an Israeli operation in the West Bank. [...]
Say Yes to These Dresses by Maram Borhan
Fashion

Say Yes to These Dresses by Maram Borhan

18 May 2022
After travelling the world collaborating with design houses to create capsule collections for her boutique, Borhan was determined to bring back her skill-set to elevate Egypt's couture industry. [...]
Besh Accosts Anxiety In Latest Short Music Film ‘BESH INSECURE’
Noise

Besh Accosts Anxiety In Latest Short Music Film ‘BESH INSECURE’

18 May 2022
The brilliantly executed short music film dives deep into the world of overthinking, anxiety, self-guilt, blame, and overcoming these hardships. [...]
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A Walk Through Downtown Cairo’s Timeless Architecture

With iconic architecture, dramatic facades and delicate balconies, the buildings of Downtown Cairo are rich in history, with stories that [...]

It Took This Burger Joint '25 Rounds' of Trials to Exist

Everything at 25 Rounds is made by them from scratch including their special sauces and fresh fluffy burger buns which they bake themselves [...]

Lebanese Spice and Everything Nice With Khayzaran Beirut’s Manouches

The Lebanese eatery adds a twist to all the classic fanfare from wrap sandwiches to mana2eesh to pizzas and even salads. [...]

We Don't Need a Visa for Street Eat’s Mediterranean and Mexican Tour

Offering Greek, Italian, and Mexican street foods, Street Eat is bringing us a three way of multicultural chunky wraps, sandwiches, and [...]

Capturing Egypt's Design Boom with Photographer Nour El Refai

Nour El Refai, the award-winning architectural photographer, sits down with SceneHome to discuss his personal journey documenting the [...]

Recreate the Giza Pyramid With LEGO's New 1,500-Piece Set

Slated to come out this June, the LEGO Group is planning a trip to Egypt to launch their new 1,500-piece Pyramid of Giza kit. [...]

Egyptian Creators Crafting Transcendental 3D Art

These Egyptian artists have managed to create brand-new realms with their creations, and they left us awestruck, wondering which parts [...]

A Walk Through Downtown Cairo’s Timeless Architecture

With iconic architecture, dramatic facades and delicate balconies, the buildings of Downtown Cairo are rich in history, with stories that [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

A Walk Through Downtown Cairo’s Timeless Architecture

With iconic architecture, dramatic facades and delicate balconies, the buildings of Downtown Cairo are rich in history, with stories that [...]

It Took This Burger Joint '25 Rounds' of Trials to Exist

Everything at 25 Rounds is made by them from scratch including their special sauces and fresh fluffy burger buns which they bake themselves [...]

Lebanese Spice and Everything Nice With Khayzaran Beirut’s Manouches

The Lebanese eatery adds a twist to all the classic fanfare from wrap sandwiches to mana2eesh to pizzas and even salads. [...]

We Don't Need a Visa for Street Eat’s Mediterranean and Mexican Tour

Offering Greek, Italian, and Mexican street foods, Street Eat is bringing us a three way of multicultural chunky wraps, sandwiches, and [...]

BAOGR Just Made Its Way to New Cairo, and We're Obsessed

We like bao buns and we cannot lie -- especially when they're in New Cairo. [...]

High-Speed Electric Train Line to Be Extended to Western Desert

The ministry has announced that the train line’s second phase will run through Fayoum, Aswan and Abu Simbel, and then go towards Toshka and [...]

Extraterrestrial Stone in Egypt Could Unlock Secrets of the Universe

After a decade, a team at the University of Johannesburg may have finally figured out the story of a stone that landed in Egypt in 1996 - [...]

Ministry of Communications Launch First Free Technology Training Grant

The grant is meant to help students develop their technological, personal and leadership skills through a distinguished and advanced [...]

BAOGR Just Made Its Way to New Cairo, and We're Obsessed
Eats

BAOGR Just Made Its Way to New Cairo, and We're Obsessed

19 May 2022
We like bao buns and we cannot lie -- especially when they're in New Cairo. [...]
SELECT 154: Mixed by Rish
Noise

SELECT 154: Mixed by Rish

19 May 2022
The latest edition of SceneNoise’s long running mix series sees Jordanian house maestro, Rish, join us for a flawlessly curated and diverse one-hour mix of his favorite tunes. [...]
Netflix's AlRawabi School for Girls is Back in Session With 2nd Season
ARTS & CULTURE

Netflix's AlRawabi School for Girls is Back in Session With 2nd Season

18 May 2022
‘AlRawabi School for Girls’ was a first of its kind in the Arab world, resonating with audiences through its authentic portrayal of adolescence and high school life with its cast of misfit girls. [...]
Algeria Venture & AIF to Launch New $10M VC Fund for Local Startups
Business

Algeria Venture & AIF to Launch New $10M VC Fund for Local Startups

18 May 2022
The news comes as more and more international VCs divert their gaze towards a booming African ecosystem. [...]
Knowing Hue: Which Colour Suits Your Personality Best?
Scene Home

Knowing Hue: Which Colour Suits Your Personality Best?

18 May 2022
Colour can make or break a space, it’s imperative to choose just the right tones as they affect moods and ambiances. So the question is, what’s your hue? [...]
SCENE TV
Knowing Hue: Which Colour Suits Your Personality Best?
Scene Home

Knowing Hue: Which Colour Suits Your Personality Best?

Colour can make or break a space, it’s imperative to choose just the right tones as they affect moods and ambiances. So the question is, what’s your hue? [...]
Ancient Temple to Egyptian Goddess Isis Found in Upper Egypt
BUZZ

Ancient Temple to Egyptian Goddess Isis Found in Upper Egypt

18 May 2022
Pieces of the temple of Isis had previously been discovered in the early 2000s. This time, the temple itself was found alongside 85 tombs. [...]
Saudi Executive Producer Big Hass Presents: ‘Iraq Cypher’
Noise

Saudi Executive Producer Big Hass Presents: ‘Iraq Cypher’

18 May 2022
Nine rappers step into Big Hass’s world to represent the Iraqi hip hop scene. [...]
New Allowances Open Doors for Fully Digital Businesses in Egypt
BUZZ

New Allowances Open Doors for Fully Digital Businesses in Egypt

18 May 2022
This new move aims to empower up-and-coming entrepreneurs with less funding opportunities, or those who wish to adopt a work-from-home model for their business. [...]
Lebanese Spice and Everything Nice With Khayzaran Beirut’s Manouches
Eats

Lebanese Spice and Everything Nice With Khayzaran Beirut’s Manouches

18 May 2022
The Lebanese eatery adds a twist to all the classic fanfare from wrap sandwiches to mana2eesh to pizzas and even salads. [...]
Family-Run Bkerzay is an Immersive Retreat in the Lebanese Countryside
Explore Egypt

Family-Run Bkerzay is an Immersive Retreat in the Lebanese Countryside

18 May 2022
Built in the traditional Lebanese style, the retreat is an inviting place to stand around and stare out over the mountainous forests before you. [...]
Egyptian Artist Gazbia Sirry's Paintings on Sale at Bonham Auction
ARTS & CULTURE

Egyptian Artist Gazbia Sirry's Paintings on Sale at Bonham Auction

18 May 2022
The late artist's work celebrated women from different angles, and advocated for female empowerment through her paintings. [...]
Getting Intimate with Baron Empain Palace
Scene Home

Getting Intimate with Baron Empain Palace

17 May 2022
Baron Empain Palace appears as a mirage of a burnt sienna Buddhist temple in the heart of Egypt. Did its tower rotate? Well, we aren’t here for the rumours but for the gorgeous architecture. [...]

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