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Esco-Bar Serves Up A Slice of Mexico in Garden City
ARTS & CULTURE

Actors Syndicate Speaks Out About Mona Zaki & Perfect Strangers Remake

25 Jan 2022
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 online firestorm over the Arabic remake of Perfect Strangers. [...]
Ministry of Health Receives First Shipment of Evusheld
BUZZ

Ministry of Health Receives First Shipment of Evusheld

25 Jan 2022
The shipment includes enough doses of Evusheld to treat 50,000 people, and will be distributed amongst hospitals across Egypt. [...]
New National Fund to Support Tourism & Antiquities
BUZZ

New National Fund to Support Tourism & Antiquities

25 Jan 2022
The draft law stipulates that the fund would be based in the governorate of Cairo, and that it would report directly to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. [...]
Medaniworld's Luxury Travel Bags Pay Homage to Ancient Craftsmanship
Fashion

Medaniworld's Luxury Travel Bags Pay Homage to Ancient Craftsmanship

25 Jan 2022
Medaniworld exports Nubian aesthetics into the west, integrating their colours, textures and ingenuity with Western vestiary traditions with the launch of her debut collection, ‘Kerma’. [...]
Big News in UAE Proptech as Property Finder Acquires Homevalue
Business

Big News in UAE Proptech as Property Finder Acquires Homevalue

25 Jan 2022
Property Finder will benefit from the proptech’s data driven, AI-led solution for the value chain of residential real estate stakeholders. [...]
Match Made in Miami: Leopelle Partners Up with Eclectic Elements
Scene Home

Match Made in Miami: Leopelle Partners Up with Eclectic Elements

25 Jan 2022
Leopelle expands its touch of luxury in the US as it partners with Eclectic Elements, a Miami-based design firm that has produced illustrious interiors for celebrity homes. [...]
Sahel's Bao & T Brings Asia to Lakehouse
Eats

Sahel's Bao & T Brings Asia to Lakehouse

25 Jan 2022
Say hello to your new favourite food couple! [...]
UAE Try-Vertise Ecommerce Platform Hamples Raises Pre-Seed Round
Business

UAE Try-Vertise Ecommerce Platform Hamples Raises Pre-Seed Round

25 Jan 2022
The UAE-startup just secured an undisclosed pre-seed funding round led by Nama Ventures that will help kick start its operations and position it as the ultimate destination for users to discover and t [...]
EGP 33 Billion Spent to Construct Road Networks in Egypt's New Cities
LIFESTYLE

EGP 33 Billion Spent to Construct Road Networks in Egypt's New Cities

25 Jan 2022
These developments include projects such as the 9km Gamal Abdel Nasser axis at New Cairo, and a 10.6 km ring road in 6th of October City. [...]
The IRAQAFELLA Show: Narcy’s Podcast is Free Game for Artists & Fans
Noise

The IRAQAFELLA Show: Narcy’s Podcast is Free Game for Artists & Fans

25 Jan 2022
Never one to shy away from speaking his mind, the Iraqi rapper’s new podcast is a Pandora’s Box of insight and knowledge on the music industry that he has experienced. [...]
Luxor African Film Festival Launches Initiative for Female Filmmakers
ARTS & CULTURE

Luxor African Film Festival Launches Initiative for Female Filmmakers

24 Jan 2022
The project is going to oversee the development, training and psychological and moral support for the chosen directors with a group of experts from Europe and the US. [...]
Week Month Year

Stories from Siwa: A ‘Nomads’ Guide to Egypt's Western Desert Paradise

From the salt lake quarry to the ancient Mountain of the Dead, we joined adventure group Nomads on a whirlwind journey to see the [...]

7 Cheetos-Inspired Dishes You Need to Try in Cairo

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

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 [...]

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! [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

Smasht Is Bringing Applewood-Smoked Burgers to El Asher and Zagazig

Smasht is actually a pioneer in the burger field, bringing never-before-seen items to Cairo’s outlying cities. [...]

Ministry of Health Receives First Shipment of Evusheld

The shipment includes enough doses of Evusheld to treat 50,000 people, and will be distributed amongst hospitals across Egypt. [...]

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 [...]

New National Fund to Support Tourism & Antiquities

The draft law stipulates that the fund would be based in the governorate of Cairo, and that it would report directly to the Ministry of [...]

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 [...]

Fried Chicken & Cheese Fountain Giants Heart Attack to Open in Mahalla
Eats

Fried Chicken & Cheese Fountain Giants Heart Attack to Open in Mahalla

25 Jan 2022
El Mahalla El Kobra is about to get even bigger with Heart Attack's newest announcement. [...]
Egyptian Artists Novo & pre kai ro Team Up for Rock/R&B Track ‘BTFL’
Noise

Egyptian Artists Novo & pre kai ro Team Up for Rock/R&B Track ‘BTFL’

25 Jan 2022
Two Cairo artists who operate in differing areas of the R%B spectrukm combine their pens and pipes. [...]
World Anti-Doping Agency Adopts Its First Arabic Prohibited List
BUZZ

World Anti-Doping Agency Adopts Its First Arabic Prohibited List

25 Jan 2022
It’s the first time the World Anti-Doping Agency has adopted an Arabic version of its prohibited list in its 22-year history. [...]
Dubai’s Groove on the Grass Heads to Desert for Next Dance Festival
Noise

Dubai’s Groove on the Grass Heads to Desert for Next Dance Festival

25 Jan 2022
From the grass to the sand, some tasty headliners have been announced for February's Desert Groove. [...]
Esco-Bar Serves Up A Slice of Mexico in Garden City
Eats

Esco-Bar Serves Up A Slice of Mexico in Garden City

24 Jan 2022
Located on top of Cairo Capital Club, Venture Lifestyle's Rabih Mockbel is set to elevate Egypt's culinary scene. [...]
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Esco-Bar Serves Up A Slice of Mexico in Garden City
Eats

Esco-Bar Serves Up A Slice of Mexico in Garden City

Located on top of Cairo Capital Club, Venture Lifestyle's Rabih Mockbel is set to elevate Egypt's culinary scene. [...]
Fawry Launches New ‘Fawry Yawmy’ Fund to Transform Egypt’s Debt Market
Business

Fawry Launches New ‘Fawry Yawmy’ Fund to Transform Egypt’s Debt Market

24 Jan 2022
Co-founded with Misr Capital, the new fund will primarily serve individual retail investors, a feat only possible thanks to Fawry’s expansive retail presence across Egypt. [...]
South Korea to Help Egypt Fight Smuggling of Ancient Artefacts
BUZZ

South Korea to Help Egypt Fight Smuggling of Ancient Artefacts

24 Jan 2022
The two nations will cooperate extensively to prevent smuggling of cultural artefacts, as well as sharing modern technology to be applied to archaeological sites and museums. [...]
Jordanian Producer Toumba Pumps Up The Pace with Club-Ready EP ‘115’
Noise

Jordanian Producer Toumba Pumps Up The Pace with Club-Ready EP ‘115’

24 Jan 2022
Releases on London-based label, All Centre, the artist's three-track release is a short but memorable showcase of his unqiue melding of sounds. [...]
Cairo Tower Counts Down to the 2022 Beijing Olympics
BUZZ

Cairo Tower Counts Down to the 2022 Beijing Olympics

24 Jan 2022
In partnership with the China Cultural Center in Cairo, the 10-day countdown will begin at 7 PM on January 24th. [...]
El Gouna Favourite ‘Moods’ Reopens in New Cairo
Eats

El Gouna Favourite ‘Moods’ Reopens in New Cairo

24 Jan 2022
Moods’ new location is coming through with a new look, decor, and menu that’s bound to make you shook. [...]
Central Sinai to Receive EGP 2 Million Reservoir to Cultivate Farmland
BUZZ

Central Sinai to Receive EGP 2 Million Reservoir to Cultivate Farmland

24 Jan 2022
Its tank will have a capacity of 1,000 cubic metres, and will benefit from the torrential waters of the Abu Sawan reserve, located near the village of Wadi al-Hajj. [...]
Rabbit: The Egyptian Startup Sprinting Through the Q-Commerce Race
Business

Rabbit: The Egyptian Startup Sprinting Through the Q-Commerce Race

24 Jan 2022
We sit down with the founding team of an Egyptian startup that, after raising a record pre-seed round in 2021, is poised to lead the q-commerce race in one of MENA's largest markets. [...]

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