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Buffalo Wings and Rings is Now in Sheikh Zayed

04 Oct 2020
With over 30 branches in the MENA region and 65 in the US, Buffalo Wings & Rings [...]
12 Reasons Why We Love O1 in New Cairo

12 Reasons Why We Love O1 in New Cairo

22 Sep 2020
O1 has got to be the best thing to happen to New Cairo foodies yet - here are 12 of [...]
Coffee Berry Makes It All the Way From Greece With Two Branches in Cairo

Coffee Berry Makes It All the Way From Greece With Two Branches in Cairo

01 Sep 2020
Originating in Greece, the coffee shop has come to the rescue of [...]
This Coffee Brand Lets You Sign Up for a Monthly Coffee Subscription

This Coffee Brand Lets You Sign Up for a Monthly Coffee Subscription

08 May 2020
Whether it’s coffee beans you’re after or bougie coffee grinder, this brand has got [...]
Put Your Fork Down, Because UAE Foodie Favourite Jones the Grocer is Opening in Cairo

Put Your Fork Down, Because UAE Foodie Favourite Jones the Grocer is Opening in Cairo

20 Jan 2020
Gourmet food? Walk-in cheese room? Artisnal groceries? Yes please. [...]
World-Renowned Herbal Chef Christopher Sayegh Will Be Cooking His First Meal in Egypt

World-Renowned Herbal Chef Christopher Sayegh Will Be Cooking His First Meal in Egypt

20 Jan 2020
World-Renowned Herbal Chef Christopher Sayegh Will Be Cooking His First Meal in [...]
It's Beginning to Taste Alot Like Christmas With Conrad Cairo's Holiday Feasts

It's Beginning to Taste Alot Like Christmas With Conrad Cairo's Holiday Feasts

08 Dec 2019
You better not pout and we're telling you why... [...]
Rooftop Sax and Sushi Nights at the Nile Ritz-Carlton

Rooftop Sax and Sushi Nights at the Nile Ritz-Carlton

21 Nov 2019
Be serenaded by smooth jazz and dine on the finest sushi every Wednesday on the [...]
Say Hello to Your Favourite Bar for After-Work Beers and Burgers

Say Hello to Your Favourite Bar for After-Work Beers and Burgers

18 Nov 2019
We were just there for the opening but we like to think of ourselves as regulars [...]
Aperitivo is Bringing a New Dining Experience to Zamalek

Aperitivo is Bringing a New Dining Experience to Zamalek

15 Nov 2019
This new Baroque style restaurant is bound to become your favourite open-secret [...]
Chili’s Celebrates 25 Years in Egypt with Epic Burger-Eating Contest

Chili’s Celebrates 25 Years in Egypt with Epic Burger-Eating Contest

11 Sep 2019
EVERY BURGER COUNTS. [...]
‘Burger Mania’ is Taking Over The Nile Ritz-Carlton This Fall

‘Burger Mania’ is Taking Over The Nile Ritz-Carlton This Fall

08 Sep 2019
Food coma in 3... 2... 1! [...]
Xodo: The New Brazilian Eatery Bringing a Culinary ‘Carnivale’ to Cairo

Xodo: The New Brazilian Eatery Bringing a Culinary ‘Carnivale’ to Cairo

05 Sep 2019
Yes, they do that meat-on-a-skewer thing we've all drooled over on TV. [...]
This New Egyptian Brand is All About Dem Delish Dried Fruits

This New Egyptian Brand is All About Dem Delish Dried Fruits

18 Aug 2019
Snacking doesn't have to come with guilt anymore. [...]
The Gouna Butchery That Will Level Up Your BBQ Game This Summer

The Gouna Butchery That Will Level Up Your BBQ Game This Summer

16 Aug 2019
Tucked away on a side street in Downtown Gouna, this meat heaven will cater to all [...]
Say 'Ohoy' to Cairo's First Filipino Bakery

Say 'Ohoy' to Cairo's First Filipino Bakery

14 Aug 2019
If you’re wondering what Filipino breads and pastries are, however, let us – or the [...]
‘Fluffy Japanese Cheesecake’ is Totally a Thing and is Now Available in Sahel

‘Fluffy Japanese Cheesecake’ is Totally a Thing and is Now Available in Sahel

02 Aug 2019
Say hello to your new favourite obsession! [...]
Sufret Almarai: The New Cooking Platform Celebrating the Classic Egyptian Dining Table

Sufret Almarai: The New Cooking Platform Celebrating the Classic Egyptian Dining Table

31 Jul 2019
The leading dairy brand Almarai has introduced a cooking platform and they are [...]
There's a Corn Craze Sweeping the City, Get on Board or Get Out of the Way

There's a Corn Craze Sweeping the City, Get on Board or Get Out of the Way

13 Jun 2019
Corniest eatery ever. [...]
Spain Comes to Egypt This June with The Nile Ritz-Carlton’s Tapas Festival

Spain Comes to Egypt This June with The Nile Ritz-Carlton’s Tapas Festival

02 Jun 2019
And one of the youngest chefs to ever get a Michelin Star is leading the charge. [...]
The Original Dessert Innovator La Poire Strikes Again with its Delicious Ramadan Creations

The Original Dessert Innovator La Poire Strikes Again with its Delicious Ramadan Creations

30 May 2019
And they have some sugary surprises in store for Eid, too. [...]
New Cairo, Rejoice! Tortina Just Opened a New Branch in Concord Plaza

New Cairo, Rejoice! Tortina Just Opened a New Branch in Concord Plaza

22 May 2019
And just in time for the most wonderful time of the year - post-Iftar dessert binge. [...]
Egypt’s 20 Most Creative Desserts of Ramadan 2019

Egypt’s 20 Most Creative Desserts of Ramadan 2019

19 May 2019
From Tahini Molases ice cream, to chocolate lanterns, these are the desserts [...]
Uncle Mo: The Egyptian Food Brand Giving Good Ol' Fashioned Pickles a Makeover

Uncle Mo: The Egyptian Food Brand Giving Good Ol' Fashioned Pickles a Makeover

10 May 2019
Tarting up dishes or eaten straight out of the jar, Uncle Mo's gourmet green-tinted [...]
Body Blocks is Making Weight-Watching Easier With Tailor-Made Ramadan Packages

Body Blocks is Making Weight-Watching Easier With Tailor-Made Ramadan Packages

06 May 2019
Gone are the days of the infamous post-Fetar food coma. [...]
El Lama El Helwa and Lebanese Specialties: Ramadan at Conrad Cairo

El Lama El Helwa and Lebanese Specialties: Ramadan at Conrad Cairo

06 May 2019
Offering everything from Lebanese Iftars to open-air sohour's, the Conrad's getting [...]
Cairo's Fave Steak-and-Sushi Haven Just Opened a New Branch in 6th of October

Cairo's Fave Steak-and-Sushi Haven Just Opened a New Branch in 6th of October

21 Apr 2019
Clearly, only having one branch of the popular One Oak wasn't enough for 6th of [...]
Your Right to Know: Interactive Website Lifts the Veil Off the Inner Workings of McDonald’s

Your Right to Know: Interactive Website Lifts the Veil Off the Inner Workings of McDonald’s

16 Apr 2019
Phase two of the ambitious campaign kicked off with a special event and the launch [...]
Asian Markets You Need to Absolutely Visit in Cairo

Asian Markets You Need to Absolutely Visit in Cairo

27 Mar 2019
Foreign brands, foreign ingredients, foreign words and foreign smells. [...]
Future 50: The ‘Superfoods’ That Could Fix Egypt’s Food System

Future 50: The ‘Superfoods’ That Could Fix Egypt’s Food System

28 Feb 2019
Knorr and the World Wildlife Fund have teamed up to address the pressing matter of [...]
Love Lotus? Here are 10 Places in Cairo Where You Can Get Your Fix of Lotus Desserts

Love Lotus? Here are 10 Places in Cairo Where You Can Get Your Fix of Lotus Desserts

13 Feb 2019
Ice cream and waffles and cakes, oh my! [...]
This New Cairo Restaurant Serves Egypt's First Gluten-Free Fried Chicken

This New Cairo Restaurant Serves Egypt's First Gluten-Free Fried Chicken

04 Feb 2019
Umm, what? [...]
Bonsai: The New Zamalek Restaurant That Ticks All of the Boxes and Then Some

Bonsai: The New Zamalek Restaurant That Ticks All of the Boxes and Then Some

20 Dec 2018
Sushi? Check. All-day breakfast? Check. Basically everything you can think of? [...]
This Online Bakery Has Cairo Hooked on its Sourdough Bread

This Online Bakery Has Cairo Hooked on its Sourdough Bread

14 Dec 2018
Because who doesn't love bread? [...]
Classic Local Brand Ayam Takes On a Modern Makeover

Classic Local Brand Ayam Takes On a Modern Makeover

10 Dec 2018
Egyptian wine Ayam is back with a modern twist. [...]
This Egyptian Yoga Guru Has Turned Her Energy to Baking Cakes and the Results Are Delicious

This Egyptian Yoga Guru Has Turned Her Energy to Baking Cakes and the Results Are Delicious

07 Dec 2018
While we love yoga, we'd rather have cake. [...]
Put That Burger Down! Healthy Food Specialist BodyBlocks Now Does Same-Day Delivery!

Put That Burger Down! Healthy Food Specialist BodyBlocks Now Does Same-Day Delivery!

25 Nov 2018
The already popular service has one or two new tricks up its sleeve for the coming [...]
Tex-Mex Cuisine Has Just Cruised into New Cairo with This New Food Truck

Tex-Mex Cuisine Has Just Cruised into New Cairo with This New Food Truck

23 Nov 2018
Vroom vroom, yum yum. [...]
The Nile Ritz-Carlton is Warming Up This Winter with Special Dining Offers

The Nile Ritz-Carlton is Warming Up This Winter with Special Dining Offers

22 Nov 2018
Porcini mushrooms, goose foie gras and even a few new tricks in the bakery. [...]
Nespresso's Limited Parisian Flavours Edition Hits Cairo

Nespresso's Limited Parisian Flavours Edition Hits Cairo

15 Nov 2018
When we can't go to Paris, Nespresso brings Paris to us (well, where it counts [...]
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Egypt Might Just Be the Only Nation in the MENA Region to See GDP Growth in 2020

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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 to Kickstart 691 Green Projects in 2021

In 2021, Egypt will see 691 new green projects come into fruition at a cost of EGP447.3 billion. [...]

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! [...]

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 [...]

7 Travel Companies Doing Local Adventure Getaways Right

Sitting in front of a computer all weekend? Nonsense. Egypt should be synonymous with adventure. Break your routine with our list of travel [...]

Fashion Brand SAS Corner Embraces African Design Through Old-School Hippie Style

Boasting a collection of tops, trousers, dresses and pinafores, SAS Collection looks to the continent of Africa for inspiration for its [...]

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

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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

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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 [...]

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 [...]

Huge 2000MW Wind Farm to Be Built in Red Sea Governorate

The Ministry of Electricity and Renewable energy has announced that the Red Sea governorate is getting a 2000 megawatt-capacity wind farm [...]

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

COVID-19 Vaccine to Be Made Immediately Available to 200 Million Egyptians Upon Release

20% of Egyptians will receive the COVID-19 vaccination as soon as it’s ready. Priority will go towards elderly people, pregnant women and [...]

Huge 2000MW Wind Farm to Be Built in Red Sea Governorate

The Ministry of Electricity and Renewable energy has announced that the Red Sea governorate is getting a 2000 megawatt-capacity wind farm [...]

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. [...]

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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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