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Aswan Water Sports Festival Sets Sail on August 21st
Explore Egypt

Go On An Excursion through the Ancient Cities of Upper Egypt with Fire Up Trips

23 Oct 2020
The ‘Upper Egypt Quest’ trip by Fire Up Trips will take explorers through the temples, valleys and intangible heritage of the cities of Sohag, Qena and Luxor. [...]
Egypt Might Just Be the Only Nation in the MENA Region to See GDP Growth in 2020
Listicles

Top Picks for Egyptian Kicks - Our Fave Local Shoe Brands Right Now

24 Oct 2020
As winter and new outfits lie just around the corner, we’re compiling our picks for the best shoe brands in town. [...]
Qasr Al-Aini Teaching Hospital to Undergo EGP 300 Million Renovation
ARTS & CULTURE

Mac Toot and Lisa White Release Comic Book on the Arabic Language

24 Oct 2020
Artist and professor Mac Toot has released a comic book with professor Lisa White, literally illustrating the peculiarities of the Arabic language. [...]
Egypt Pushes to Make All Forms of Contraceptives Free to Women
BUZZ

Al Muiz Street is Getting a Makeover with Modern New Lighting Design

22 Oct 2020
This November, with the completion of its new lighting system, Al Muiz Street is about to get the illumination it deserves. [...]
Furnish Your Ideal Home with Kenda Interiors' Custom-Made Pieces
Fashion

Flex with Eman & Co.'s Elegant Adjustable Jewellery

22 Oct 2020
Using architectural sensibilities in their designs, Eman & Co.'s signature ‘changeable’ jewellery lets wearers physically manipulate them into different shapes, so you can change your look on the fly. [...]
Egypt Might Just Be the Only Nation in the MENA Region to See GDP Growth in 2020
BUZZ

Egypt Might Just Be the Only Nation in the MENA Region to See GDP Growth in 2020

22 Oct 2020
Egypt might just be the only nation in the Middle East and North African region to see a positive GDP growth in 2020. That's not us saying it, or the words of some optimistic banker - this prediction comes straight from a press briefing by the IMF. [...]
Qasr Al-Aini Teaching Hospital to Undergo EGP 300 Million Renovation
BUZZ

Qasr Al-Aini Teaching Hospital to Undergo EGP 300 Million Renovation

21 Oct 2020
The project looks to increase Qasr al-Aini Hospital's capacity by 300%, and lead the hospital to better serve and accommodate its patients and students by improving and adding facilities as needed. [...]
Egypt Pushes to Make All Forms of Contraceptives Free to Women
BUZZ

Egypt Pushes to Make All Forms of Contraceptives Free to Women

21 Oct 2020
The government is looking into a programme that will provide all forms of contraception to women free of charge, among a number of other family planning initiatives. [...]
Furnish Your Ideal Home with Kenda Interiors' Custom-Made Pieces
LIFESTYLE

Furnish Your Ideal Home with Kenda Interiors' Custom-Made Pieces

21 Oct 2020
Whether you're fantasizing about a dainty darling apartment or a luxury villa, you'll need to find people who are dedicated to your vision. And in Egypt, those people are Kenda Interiors. [...]
‘Metfasal Leek’ Designs Clothes for People with Disabilities & Short Stature
Fashion

‘Metfasal Leek’ Designs Clothes for People with Disabilities & Short Stature

21 Oct 2020
Designer Ashgan al-Abhar has created a new brand with the goal of creating clothes for those with disabilities. [...]
Egypt to Kickstart 691 Green Projects in 2021
BUZZ

Egypt to Kickstart 691 Green Projects in 2021

21 Oct 2020
In 2021, Egypt will see 691 new green projects come into fruition at a cost of EGP447.3 billion. [...]
Week Month Year

Kafr El-Sheikh Museum Opens Next Month

The soon-to-open Kafr El-Sheikh museum will showcase the Ancient Egyptian civilization’s influence on the fields of engineering, medicine, [...]

Netflix Releases Documentary on the Secrets of the Saqqara Necropolis

Netflix’s newest documentary brings us along the journey of the Saqqara excavations, which has unearthed one of archeology’s biggest [...]

Egypt Might Just Be the Only Nation in the MENA Region to See GDP Growth in 2020

Egypt might just be the only nation in the Middle East and North African region to see a positive GDP growth in 2020. That's not us saying [...]

Egypt Issues its First Waste Management Law

Egypt has issued its first waste management law to improve national health, the environment and encourage foreign investment [...]

Buffalo Wings and Rings is Now in Sheikh Zayed

With over 30 branches in the MENA region and 65 in the US, Buffalo Wings & Rings has opened its second branch in Egypt at Sheikh Zayed! [...]

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 [...]

5 Egyptian Organisations and Treatment Centres Battling Breast Cancer Today

These Egyptian organisations provide everything to help fight breast cancer, from early detection and treatment to awareness campaigns and [...]

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 [...]

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

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

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. [...]

Egyptian eSports Team to Compete For USD850,000 in League of Legends Tournament

QLASH Egypt qualified for The Nexus, the first official League of Legends tournament for the MENA region. [...]

Gebel Elba: Visit Egypt's Best Kept Secret

Be one of a select few to be able to experience Egypt's wildest adventure. [...]

Egypt Might Just Be the Only Nation in the MENA Region to See GDP Growth in 2020

Egypt might just be the only nation in the Middle East and North African region to see a positive GDP growth in 2020. That's not us saying [...]

Qasr Al-Aini Teaching Hospital to Undergo EGP 300 Million Renovation

The project looks to increase Qasr al-Aini Hospital's capacity by 300%, and lead the hospital to better serve and accommodate its patients [...]

‘Metfasal Leek’ Designs Clothes for People with Disabilities & Short Stature

Designer Ashgan al-Abhar has created a new brand with the goal of creating clothes for those with disabilities. [...]

Egypt Pushes to Make All Forms of Contraceptives Free to Women

The government is looking into a programme that will provide all forms of contraception to women free of charge, among a number of other [...]

Mac Toot and Lisa White Release Comic Book on the Arabic Language

Artist and professor Mac Toot has released a comic book with professor Lisa White, literally illustrating the peculiarities of the Arabic [...]

Top Picks for Egyptian Kicks - Our Fave Local Shoe Brands Right Now

As winter and new outfits lie just around the corner, we’re compiling our picks for the best shoe brands in town. [...]

Go On An Excursion through the Ancient Cities of Upper Egypt with Fire Up Trips

The ‘Upper Egypt Quest’ trip by Fire Up Trips will take explorers through the temples, valleys and intangible heritage of the cities of [...]

New Fayoum Nature Culture House Enriches Visitors with the History of the Region

Zowara ecolodge has officially opened a natural museum on its Fayoum grounds.The house is home to a variety of artefacts, bones and [...]

New Fayoum Nature Culture House Enriches Visitors with the History of the Region
Explore Egypt

New Fayoum Nature Culture House Enriches Visitors with the History of the Region

23 Oct 2020
Zowara ecolodge has officially opened a natural museum on its Fayoum grounds.The house is home to a variety of artefacts, bones and fossils, showing off the breadth of Fayoum's wildlife. [...]
Editor's Picks
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. [...]
SCENE TV
Aswan Water Sports Festival Sets Sail on August 21st
BUZZ

Aswan Water Sports Festival Sets Sail on August 21st

Aswan is set to host its first-ever local and international water sports festival, suitable for kayakers and stand-up paddle boarders of all levels. [...]
The Biggest Rollersports Festival in the Middle East Just Took Place at Al-Asmarat City
BUZZ

The Biggest Rollersports Festival in the Middle East Just Took Place at Al-Asmarat City

19 Oct 2020
Al-Asmarat City has hosted a roller sport extravaganza combining roller hockey, roller skating and more, drawing in about 1600 participants from across the country. [...]
Bold New Book Explores Egypt’s Modernist History Under British Rule
ARTS & CULTURE

Bold New Book Explores Egypt’s Modernist History Under British Rule

19 Oct 2020
Covering nearly a century of history, Kanafani’s work dissects how art played a role in providing politicians with a way to create an image of a sovereign Egypt, which at the time was under British rule. [...]
Farida Osman and Goethe Institute Combat School Violence
BUZZ

Farida Osman and Goethe Institute Combat School Violence

20 Oct 2020
To help keep the fighting out of the schoolyard, the Goethe Institute in Cairo has launched an initiative called ‘Schools Without Violence’, with support from Olympic swimming champion Farida Osman. [...]
Egyptian Textile Museum to Be Relocated Following Outcry Over Temporary Closure
Explore Egypt

Egyptian Textile Museum to Be Relocated Following Outcry Over Temporary Closure

20 Oct 2020
Following a controversy surrounding the temporary closure of the Egyptian Textile Museum during its renovations, its collection will be temporarily housed at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. [...]
Netflix Releases Documentary on the Secrets of the Saqqara Necropolis
BUZZ

Netflix Releases Documentary on the Secrets of the Saqqara Necropolis

19 Oct 2020
Netflix’s newest documentary brings us along the journey of the Saqqara excavations, which has unearthed one of archeology’s biggest discoveries in fifty years. [...]
Kafr El-Sheikh Museum Opens Next Month
Explore Egypt

Kafr El-Sheikh Museum Opens Next Month

19 Oct 2020
The soon-to-open Kafr El-Sheikh museum will showcase the Ancient Egyptian civilization’s influence on the fields of engineering, medicine, astronomy and more. [...]
Talk Like an Egyptian with the 'Etkallem Masry' Initiative
LIFESTYLE

Talk Like an Egyptian with the 'Etkallem Masry' Initiative

19 Oct 2020
The Ministry of State for Emmigration and Egyptian Expatriates has just launched a new initiative called 'Etkallem Masry' to encourage young Egyptians abroad to practice their native tongue. [...]

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