• Contribute
    BECOME A REGULAR CONTRIBUTOR
    If you would like to contribute regularly to CairoScene please send your CV and writing samples to info@cairoscene.com
    CONTRIBUTE AN ARTICLE
    If you have an article up your sleeve that you think is perfect for publication on CairoScene, fill in the form below, paste in your article and upload any relevant photos. If we think you're article works you'll be contacted with a publication date!
    Contribute An Article
  • Suggest Event
  • BookMark
  • Subscribe
Previous Post
Egypt Retrieves Smuggled Bastet Statue from Canada
Next Post
New Website Celebrates Heritage of Old Cairo's al-Khalifa District

No Building or Demolition Permits to be Issued for Old Cairo

In anticipation of new restorative measures in Old Cairo, the issuance of all construction and demolition permits in the area has been put on hold.

Date
15/03/2021 16:00
To preserve the architectural heritage of Old Cairo, Egypt has ordered a pause on the issuance of all new building and demolition permits for the area. The order was made by Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, who cited the number of building violations in Old Cairo, and announced new developments to restore heritage buildings that are suffering from deterioration and are at risk of collapse.

MORE FROM THIS WRITER
What's Happening with the Suez Canal?

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

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. [...]
Sara Hegy Ahmed Awarded for Cancer Research in Germany

Sara Hegy Ahmed Awarded for Cancer Research in Germany

21 Jan 2022
Researcher Sara Hegy Ahmed was awarded for her study on sex hormone signalling, and [...]
Power Up for Insomnia Egypt Gaming Festival Starting February 17th

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 [...]
RELATED ARTICLES
Old Cairo’s Coptic Museum Holds Christmas Exhibition

Old Cairo’s Coptic Museum Holds Christmas Exhibition

22 Dec 2021
‘A Song of Joy’ features 11 artefacts from the museum’s reserves that, in some way [...]
Inside Egypt’s Seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Inside Egypt’s Seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites

30 Aug 2021
Egypt is home to some of the world’s most important historical, cultural and [...]
Saheb El Saada Is Old Cairo’s Hidden Gem Taking Us Back in Time

Saheb El Saada Is Old Cairo’s Hidden Gem Taking Us Back in Time

06 May 2021
Who needs a DeLorean to travel back in time when you have Saheb El Saada? [...]
New Website Celebrates Heritage of Old Cairo's al-Khalifa District

New Website Celebrates Heritage of Old Cairo's al-Khalifa District

15 Mar 2021
Participatory conservation initiative 'Athar Lina' has been preserving the Old [...]
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. [...]

follow CairoScene