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These Unexpected Sports are Set to Make a Splash by the Giza Pyramids
BUZZ

What's Happening with the Suez Canal?

21 Jan 2022
The part of the Canal where the Ever Given became grounded is set to be widened by 40 metres, and deepened by two metres, improving ship navigation by 28%. [...]
'Scan Me Home' is Creating a New Breed of Digital Dog Tags
BUZZ

'Scan Me Home' is Creating a New Breed of Digital Dog Tags

21 Jan 2022
'Scan Me Home' is a local company that provides parents, guardians and pet owners with a QR code that will ensure that their loved ones will never be truly lost. [...]
Yahya Al-Fakharani Returns to the Big Screen After 24 Years
ARTS & CULTURE

Yahya Al-Fakharani Returns to the Big Screen After 24 Years

21 Jan 2022
For the first time since 1998, Yahya Al-Fakharani is returning to cinema. [...]
Take a Flight this February with Our Guide to Perfectly Packaged Trips
Explore Egypt

Take a Flight this February with Our Guide to Perfectly Packaged Trips

21 Jan 2022
From the sands of the Wadi Degla Natural Protectorate to the mountaintops of Brazil, these local travel companies are freshening up your February with some tremendous local and global trips. [...]
Egyptian Ecommerce Startup ExpandCart Raises $2.7M for MENA Expansion
Business

Egyptian Ecommerce Startup ExpandCart Raises $2.7M for MENA Expansion

21 Jan 2022
With this new funding, ExpandCart looks to expand in current markets while focusing on R&D, developing new products including their chatbot solution ExpandBot. [...]
Power Up for Insomnia Egypt Gaming Festival Starting February 17th
LIFESTYLE

Power Up for Insomnia Egypt Gaming Festival Starting February 17th

21 Jan 2022
Insomnia Egypt will be a showcase of everything the region has to offer to the gaming community - and everything the gaming community has to show off! [...]
Hamamshi Is the Food Delivery Service Dedicated to Stuffed Pigeon
Eats

Hamamshi Is the Food Delivery Service Dedicated to Stuffed Pigeon

21 Jan 2022
As their name suggests, the ghost kitchen only has time for stuffed pigeon. [...]
The C!rcle, TAC & More at Latest Edition of Unplugged Event in Dubai
Noise

The C!rcle, TAC & More at Latest Edition of Unplugged Event in Dubai

21 Jan 2022
With Saudi hip-hop guru, Big Hass, supporting, the latest edition of hrmny's Unplugged series is all about rap. [...]
7 Cheetos-Inspired Dishes You Need to Try in Cairo
Eats

7 Cheetos-Inspired Dishes You Need to Try in Cairo

20 Jan 2022
Cheetos ice cream? Say what again? [...]
Cairo’s 3attar Raises Funds to Expand Healthy Food E-commerce Platform
Business

Cairo’s 3attar Raises Funds to Expand Healthy Food E-commerce Platform

20 Jan 2022
The fresh funds will help the B2C platform expand its customer base, diversify its offerings and develop its tech stack to drive volume and revenue. [...]
Construction of El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant to Begin July 2022
BUZZ

Construction of El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant to Begin July 2022

20 Jan 2022
Recently, South Korea's Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) company has been selected as a single-source supplier of turbine islands for the plant, alongside four reactors that will be built by Russia. [...]
Week Month Year

Pasta & Wings: The Sheikh Zayed Spot with No Time for Anything Else

Some people like pasta, others like chicken wings, but lots of people like both. This Sheikh Zayed eatery knows that which is why it has [...]

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

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

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 [...]

Mining Complexes for Gold, Phosphate & Copper to Be Built Across Egypt

The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources also plans to establish a gold refinery at Marsa Alam, just south of the Eastern Desert, [...]

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 [...]

From Istanbul to Walk of Cairo: The Quiet Flair of Laithy + Architects

With an eye for adaptation that brought us the Walk of Cairo, Cairo-based firm Laithy + Architects has developed a rapport amongst Egyptian [...]

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. [...]

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! [...]

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? [...]

Mukk is the All-Egyptian Label Serving Korean Chic

Entirely handmade, Mukk’s pieces exude a sense of comfort. Soft, plush, calming— kind of like staying in on a rainy day. [...]

Traverse the Middle Eastern Cuisine Terrain at Beit Aziz

Their menu is colourful, robust and full of flavour, highlighting quintessential dishes from Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco, Sudan, Libya and even [...]

Karak Boy Brings the Much-Loved Indian Drink to New Cairo

You can finally spill the tea with some karak. [...]

'Scan Me Home' is Creating a New Breed of Digital Dog Tags

'Scan Me Home' is a local company that provides parents, guardians and pet owners with a QR code that will ensure that their loved ones [...]

What's Happening with the Suez Canal?

The part of the Canal where the Ever Given became grounded is set to be widened by 40 metres, and deepened by two metres, improving ship [...]

Yahya Al-Fakharani Returns to the Big Screen After 24 Years

For the first time since 1998, Yahya Al-Fakharani is returning to cinema. [...]

Karak Boy Brings the Much-Loved Indian Drink to New Cairo
Eats

Karak Boy Brings the Much-Loved Indian Drink to New Cairo

21 Jan 2022
You can finally spill the tea with some karak. [...]
Wad Almzad’s ‘Tarris’ is the Latest Anthem of the Sudanese Revolution
Noise

Wad Almzad’s ‘Tarris’ is the Latest Anthem of the Sudanese Revolution

21 Jan 2022
Rife with revolutionary symbols, from the Sudanese flag to actual footage of protests, this is one anthem that doesn’t hold back. [...]
Ready, Set, Serve: The Best Tableware Brands Made by Egyptian Hands
Scene Home

Ready, Set, Serve: The Best Tableware Brands Made by Egyptian Hands

21 Jan 2022
Plates and pretty things for tantalising table settings… [...]
Salim Azzam Reimagines Lebanese Embroidery with Modern Aesthetics
Fashion

Salim Azzam Reimagines Lebanese Embroidery with Modern Aesthetics

20 Jan 2022
Working with 60 women from the same mountain village from whence he came, in Mount Lebanon’s Chouf region, Salim Azzam hopes to revive and reimagine the ways these crafts are traditionally used. [...]
Music of the First Palestinian Intifada Re-Discovered & Restored
Noise

Music of the First Palestinian Intifada Re-Discovered & Restored

20 Jan 2022
Palestinian filmmaker and actor, Mo’min Swaitat, uncovers banned revolutionary album 'The Intifada' by Riad Awwad, released in 1987. [...]
SCENE TV
Music of the First Palestinian Intifada Re-Discovered & Restored
Noise

Music of the First Palestinian Intifada Re-Discovered & Restored

Palestinian filmmaker and actor, Mo’min Swaitat, uncovers banned revolutionary album 'The Intifada' by Riad Awwad, released in 1987. [...]
Heliopolis Gets Sweeter with Celesta Chocolatier
Eats

Heliopolis Gets Sweeter with Celesta Chocolatier

20 Jan 2022
The brand makes all kinds of decadent chocolate, be it plain or filled with tropical fruits, lemon, caramel, nuts and much, much more. [...]
Stories from Siwa: A ‘Nomads’ Guide to Egypt's Western Desert Paradise
Explore Egypt

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

20 Jan 2022
From the salt lake quarry to the ancient Mountain of the Dead, we joined adventure group Nomads on a whirlwind journey to see the quintessential sights of Siwa Oasis. [...]
Neighbourhood Networking App Hayi to Expand Across UAE After New Funds
Business

Neighbourhood Networking App Hayi to Expand Across UAE After New Funds

20 Jan 2022
A new $325K round will fuel the UAE-based startup’s expansion of its unique fusion of hyper-local networking and social media. [...]
Stories from Siwa: A ‘Nomads’ Guide to Egypt's Western Desert Paradise
Explore Egypt

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

20 Jan 2022
From the salt lake quarry to the ancient Mountain of the Dead, we joined adventure group Nomads on a whirlwind journey to see the quintessential sights of Siwa Oasis. [...]
Best Rap Releases of the Week 46
Noise

Best Rap Releases of the Week 46

20 Jan 2022
To help you keep up with all the new rap music released by artists in the MENA and diaspora, we’ve compiled a list of the our favourite releases of the past week. [...]
Egypt’s Past Meets its Future in New Capital’s Pyramids City Design
Scene Home

Egypt’s Past Meets its Future in New Capital’s Pyramids City Design

20 Jan 2022
The New Administrative Capital might represent Egypt’s future, but Mohamed Talaat Architects is making sure it doesn’t forget its past. [...]
CHEEN's 2010 Cult Favourite 'Abaad Makan' Gets Molotof Rework
Noise

CHEEN's 2010 Cult Favourite 'Abaad Makan' Gets Molotof Rework

20 Jan 2022
The track found fame as part of indie film ‘Microphone’ and now it’s been given the ‘Molowave’ treatment a decade on. [...]

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