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Egypt to Hold Ancient Artefact Exhibition for the First Time in Riyadh
Fashion

Smart & Understated, Mamzi Opens New In-Studio Dokki Store

27 Sep 2020
It's been six years since Mamzi launched in 2014, and the fashion label has taken their next big step by opening up their very first retail location at Dokki. [...]
A Group of Intrepid Athletes are Preparing to Run 100 KM Across South Sinai
ARTS & CULTURE

Austrian Artist Barbara Philip’s Graphic Diary Exhibition Captures the Melancholy of Quarantine

27 Sep 2020
Starting September 30th, Austrian artist Barbara Philip’s graphic diary encapsulates the many different experiences of the COVID-19 lockdown, and will be showcased at the Cairo Opera House. [...]
6 Quirky Local Gift Ideas for Your Next Housewarming
ARTS & CULTURE

The Cairo Francophone Film Festival Debuts in Egypt this December

27 Sep 2020
Cairo is about to host its very first French film festival with the debut of the Cairo Francophone Film Festival (CFFF) this December from the 10th to the 14th, with the help of the Ministry of Culture and TV5Monde international network. [...]
Egyptian-Jordanian Director Wins 'Best Documentary' at Canadian Film Fest for Her Work with Refugees
ARTS & CULTURE

This Web Show for Kids Stars Baladi Versions of Fairytale Characters

27 Sep 2020
The latest production by Doors Kidz follows the lives of fairytale characters who are neighbours in a Shubra building. [...]
7 Local Brands for Beach Coverups and Shawls
Explore Egypt

Aswan’s Hantour Drivers Get a Glow-Up With New Uniforms and Carriage Covers

27 Sep 2020
As a means of beautifying and unifying Aswan’s aesthetic, the governorate has just issued a uniform to be worn by all carriage drivers, as well as a cover for the carriages themselves. [...]
A Group of Intrepid Athletes are Preparing to Run 100 KM Across South Sinai
BUZZ

A Group of Intrepid Athletes are Preparing to Run 100 KM Across South Sinai

26 Sep 2020
Located amidst the Sinai mountains, on a long 100KM trail, Wild Guanabana’s upcoming ultra marathon ‘Hathor 100’ is set to be a challenging, immersive experience. [...]
6 Quirky Local Gift Ideas for Your Next Housewarming
Listicles

6 Quirky Local Gift Ideas for Your Next Housewarming

26 Sep 2020
Here are six local brands that have got the quirky knickknacks we so desire, whether you want them for your own room or to make for a housewarming gift. [...]
Egyptian-Jordanian Director Wins 'Best Documentary' at Canadian Film Fest for Her Work with Refugees
ARTS & CULTURE

Egyptian-Jordanian Director Wins 'Best Documentary' at Canadian Film Fest for Her Work with Refugees

26 Sep 2020
Faten AlFaraj's film, 'Life Jackets', won 'Best Documentary' at the Canadian International Faith and Family Film Festival for exploring the refugee crisis in Greece and highlighting the educational needs of its children. [...]
7 Local Brands for Beach Coverups and Shawls
Listicles

7 Local Brands for Beach Coverups and Shawls

25 Sep 2020
From wraparounds to kimonos, we've curated seven local brands that offer the cutest coverups in Egypt. [...]
Sustainable Stylish Shoe Brand Morena is Handmade in Egypt
Fashion

Sustainable Stylish Shoe Brand Morena is Handmade in Egypt

25 Sep 2020
Morena Apparel is Egypt’s next red-hot footwear brand keeping the environment, local artisans, and your wallet in mind. [...]
Carmen Soliman Picked to Sing Arabic Theme Song for Neflix’s ‘Over The Moon’
ARTS & CULTURE

Carmen Soliman Picked to Sing Arabic Theme Song for Neflix’s ‘Over The Moon’

24 Sep 2020
Egyptian singer and Arab Idol, Carmen Soliman, has been tapped to sing the theme song for the Arabic dub of Netflix’s upcoming animated feature, ‘Over the Moon’, directed by Oscar-winner Glen Leane. [...]
Week Month Year

Egypt To Build 20 New Cities to Accommodate Overpopulation

In an effort to address Egypt’s overpopulation problem head-on, the country will be establishing 20 new cities in the coming years. [...]

Egypt to Hold Ancient Artefact Exhibition for the First Time in Riyadh

Despite heavy tourism traffic between the two nations, this is the first time the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities cooperates [...]

Lake Manzala Expansion Project to be Restored by UAE’S National Marine Dredging Company

The UAE’s National Marine Dredging Company has won the bid to expand the Nile Delta’s Lake Manzala, in an effort to restore it to its [...]

12 Reasons Why We Love O1 in New Cairo

O1 has got to be the best thing to happen to New Cairo foodies yet - here are 12 of its tastiest restaurants and eateries to prove it. [...]

Egyptian Power Company Receives USD 54 Million in Loans to Build Solar Plant in Kom Ombo

The European Bank for Recontruction and Development has given ACWA Power a loan of USD 54 million to build a solar power plant in Kom Ombo, [...]

7 Local Secondhand Shops to Thrift Better than Macklemore

Hop on the sustainable wave and shop slow fashion items with our list of local secondhand shops. [...]

Montblanc Launches ‘Heritage Egyptomania’ Pen Collection Featuring Ancient Egyptian Designs

Montblanc’s Heritage Egyptomania pays homage to thousands of years of Ancient Egyptian history, and their own Egypt-inspired 1920s fountain [...]

EgyptAir App Now Lets You Track Your Bags

EgyptAir is activating a tracking service for bags through their smartphone app! The application's available on iOs and Android, so you [...]

Luxor’s Karnak Temple Complex Prepares For Spectacular Solar Alignment This Friday

The event only lasts two hours. [...]

Egyptian Tourism Revenues Rise by $2.7 Billion in 2019

Not bad...not bad at all. [...]

9 Mind-Bending Photos from Cirque Du Soleil’s Debut Show in Egypt

Courtesy of the best seats in the house with Etisalat. [...]

Escape into the Virtual: Maged Farrag’s “VRviving the Art” to Show at CIFF

The Cairo International Film Festival has expanded its virtual reality category to feature 20 new films. [...]

An EGP 50 Million Investment Will See Upper Egyptian Crafts Showcased to the World

Egypt has allocated EGP 50 million to support Upper Egypt’s traditional handicrafts sector by making crafts more accessible for purchase in [...]

Carmen Soliman Picked to Sing Arabic Theme Song for Neflix’s ‘Over The Moon’

Egyptian singer and Arab Idol, Carmen Soliman, has been tapped to sing the theme song for the Arabic dub of Netflix’s upcoming animated [...]

Sustainable Stylish Shoe Brand Morena is Handmade in Egypt

Morena Apparel is Egypt’s next red-hot footwear brand keeping the environment, local artisans, and your wallet in mind. [...]

Cinema Masr Touches Down in Alex Opera House Starting October 19th

The increasingly popular stage show 'Cinema Masr' are taking their show to Alexandria after a successful run at the Cairo Opera House! [...]

Aswan’s Hantour Drivers Get a Glow-Up With New Uniforms and Carriage Covers

As a means of beautifying and unifying Aswan’s aesthetic, the governorate has just issued a uniform to be worn by all carriage drivers, as [...]

Austrian Artist Barbara Philip’s Graphic Diary Exhibition Captures the Melancholy of Quarantine

Starting September 30th, Austrian artist Barbara Philip’s graphic diary encapsulates the many different experiences of the COVID-19 [...]

The Cairo Francophone Film Festival Debuts in Egypt this December

Cairo is about to host its very first French film festival with the debut of the Cairo Francophone Film Festival (CFFF) this December from [...]

This Web Show for Kids Stars Baladi Versions of Fairytale Characters

The latest production by Doors Kidz follows the lives of fairytale characters who are neighbours in a Shubra building. [...]

Think You Know Your Squad? Prove it With Card Game ‘Friend or Fraud’
BUZZ

Think You Know Your Squad? Prove it With Card Game ‘Friend or Fraud’

26 Sep 2020
Are you a fake friend, or are you tight with the crew? ‘Friend or Foe’, a new game from local brand Zag Games, will help you answer that question. [...]
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South Sinai Hospitals and Isolation Units Are Now Cleared of Coronavirus Cases

South Sinai Hospitals and Isolation Units Are Now Cleared of Coronavirus Cases

11 Aug 2020
The Ministry of Health has declared that the last two Coronavirus patients have been discharged from Nuweiba Central Hospital after undergoing treatment and completing their quarantine period. [...]
Egyptian-Italian Fabio Abraham to Play Gamal Abdel Nasser in CNN Docu-Drama

Egyptian-Italian Fabio Abraham to Play Gamal Abdel Nasser in CNN Docu-Drama

11 Aug 2020
An all-new CNN docu-drama ‘Jerusalem’, which will be centred around the history of the ancient city, will feature Egyptian-Italian actor Fabio Abraham as late Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser. [...]
Egypt Orders All Airports to Relocate Hazardous Goods Following Beirut Explosion

Egypt Orders All Airports to Relocate Hazardous Goods Following Beirut Explosion

11 Aug 2020
After the devastating events of the Beirut explosion, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered all Egyptian airports to move hazardous goods to safe storage spaces away from passengers and civilians. [...]
Abuse Relief Aide is the New Network of Specialists Providing Free Support to Sexual Abuse Victims

Abuse Relief Aide is the New Network of Specialists Providing Free Support to Sexual Abuse Victims

08 Aug 2020
Founder of What Women Want magazine May Abdel Asim, alongside founder of the Safe Kids foundation Sara Aziz, have recognized a gap in support for abuse victims in Egypt. Their new Facebook group, 'Abuse Relief Aide', seeks to fill that gap. [...]
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Egypt to Hold Ancient Artefact Exhibition for the First Time in Riyadh
Explore Egypt

Egypt to Hold Ancient Artefact Exhibition for the First Time in Riyadh

Despite heavy tourism traffic between the two nations, this is the first time the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities cooperates with Saudi Arabia's Ministry to hold an exhibition in Riyadh. [...]
This Immaculately Preserved Limestone Coffin was Just Found at Minya
BUZZ

This Immaculately Preserved Limestone Coffin was Just Found at Minya

22 Sep 2020
A limestone coffin was dug up from a 5-metre well in Minya's Al-Gharaifa area recently, and the excavators were able to pretty quickly identify its occupant. We guarantee you've never heard of him before. [...]
Egypt To Build 20 New Cities to Accommodate Overpopulation
BUZZ

Egypt To Build 20 New Cities to Accommodate Overpopulation

21 Sep 2020
In an effort to address Egypt’s overpopulation problem head-on, the country will be establishing 20 new cities in the coming years. [...]
Cinema Masr Touches Down in Alex Opera House Starting October 19th
ARTS & CULTURE

Cinema Masr Touches Down in Alex Opera House Starting October 19th

24 Sep 2020
The increasingly popular stage show 'Cinema Masr' are taking their show to Alexandria after a successful run at the Cairo Opera House! [...]
An EGP 50 Million Investment Will See Upper Egyptian Crafts Showcased to the World
Business

An EGP 50 Million Investment Will See Upper Egyptian Crafts Showcased to the World

24 Sep 2020
Egypt has allocated EGP 50 million to support Upper Egypt’s traditional handicrafts sector by making crafts more accessible for purchase in Egypt and the rest of the world,as part of a larger plan to develop Upper Egypt. [...]
Cairo Water Week Will Tackle Sustainability & Security
Business

Cairo Water Week Will Tackle Sustainability & Security

23 Sep 2020
Set to take place online due to COVID-19, this year's iteration of Cairo Water Week will focus on such topics as water security, solutions for water security, water security for sustainable development and how cooperation can achieve water security. [...]
12 Reasons Why We Love O1 in New Cairo
Listicles

12 Reasons Why We Love O1 in New Cairo

23 Sep 2020
O1 has got to be the best thing to happen to New Cairo foodies yet - here are 12 of its tastiest restaurants and eateries to prove it. [...]
Aswan Appoints its First Female Director of Administrative Prosecution
BUZZ

Aswan Appoints its First Female Director of Administrative Prosecution

22 Sep 2020
Counsellor Heba Awad is Aswan’s first-ever female Director of Administrative Prosecution. [...]

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