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Fresh Meat: SceneNoise Party Series Spotlighting Young Talent is Back

03 Dec 2021

Launched back in 2019 to provide a space for emerging DJs in Egypt, Fresh Meat is [...]

Select 149: Mixed by Kokla

Select 149: Mixed by Kokla

02 Dec 2021

The 149th edition of SceneNoise’s long running mix series sees rising Egyptian DJ [...]

Beirut Collective retrogroove Return to Cairo for Special Showcase

Beirut Collective retrogroove Return to Cairo for Special Showcase

01 Dec 2021

Having paid a little visit in November, Ralph Nasr is set to return to the [...]

128 BMP Party Series in Cairo to Debut with German-Syrian Band Shkoon

128 BMP Party Series in Cairo to Debut with German-Syrian Band Shkoon

30 Nov 2021

Taking place on Friday 3rd of December, the line-up will also include local [...]

Mysterious Moroccan Snor Releases New R&B-Trap Fusion Track 'Lights'

Mysterious Moroccan Snor Releases New R&B-Trap Fusion Track 'Lights'

29 Nov 2021

While the rapper's latest release sees him divert from his usual sound, 'Lights' [...]

Best Rap Releases of the Week 44

Best Rap Releases of the Week 44

25 Nov 2021

To help you keep up with all the new rap music released by artists in the MENA and [...]

Berlin-Based Rasha Nahas Releases First Arabic Single ‘Al Madini’

Berlin-Based Rasha Nahas Releases First Arabic Single ‘Al Madini’

24 Nov 2021

The Palestinian artist offers the first glimpse of her very first Arabic-language [...]

Germany's Bodin to Headline Upcoming FunkhausKairo Party

Germany's Bodin to Headline Upcoming FunkhausKairo Party

23 Nov 2021

One of Germany's finest is set to touch down for another huge night with [...]

Dizzy Too Skinny Offers Another Taste of Debut Album with ‘STR3’

Dizzy Too Skinny Offers Another Taste of Debut Album with ‘STR3’

22 Nov 2021

Two tracks in, a vivid image of the rising Egyptian rapper’s upcoming LP, ‘2050’, [...]

Bahrain’s Museland Gears up for 2021 Sound + Fiction Festival

Bahrain’s Museland Gears up for 2021 Sound + Fiction Festival

21 Nov 2021

The sweeping event has plenty in store beyond live music, with talks, workshops and [...]

Egypt’s 200 Shams Gives ‘Hbeeny Shwaya’ ft Dirty Backseat Disco Rework

Egypt’s 200 Shams Gives ‘Hbeeny Shwaya’ ft Dirty Backseat Disco Rework

20 Nov 2021

The track originally featured on the enigmatic producer's August-released EP, [...]

Galaxy Juice Go Full Psychedelic in Video for 'Sahran (Rave Arabia)

Galaxy Juice Go Full Psychedelic in Video for 'Sahran (Rave Arabia)

19 Nov 2021

The Kuwaiti band have released the first video from their landmark first [...]

Tarek Nojara Announced as Speaker at All Africa Music Awards in Lagos

Tarek Nojara Announced as Speaker at All Africa Music Awards in Lagos

18 Nov 2021

It's been a remarkable five years for the founder of rap label, El Batron, and his [...]

Juno Champions the Unheard Female Voice in New Track 'Power of She'

Juno Champions the Unheard Female Voice in New Track 'Power of She'

18 Nov 2021

It's a fine return to indie pop form for an Egyptian singer-songwriter who [...]

Molotof Showcases Egyptian Talents In New Mix for London's NTS

Molotof Showcases Egyptian Talents In New Mix for London's NTS

17 Nov 2021

Mousv Sam, Marwan Moussa, El Sadat, DJ Totti, El-Waili, Moscow, Lai, Afroto, and [...]

Expo 2020 Dubai to Host Three-Day Music Festival Featuring UAE Artists

Expo 2020 Dubai to Host Three-Day Music Festival Featuring UAE Artists

16 Nov 2021

Moh Flow, Shebani, As Per Casper, Freek, Jundi, Tac and many, many more are among a [...]

Iranian Rapper Aka Pedi Showcases Versatility in New Track 'Parvaz'

Iranian Rapper Aka Pedi Showcases Versatility in New Track 'Parvaz'

16 Nov 2021

Backed by Tehran’s Sampatic Records, Aka Pedi has staked his claim in Iran’s [...]

Tunisia Gears Up for 10th Edition of FABRIKA Fest

Tunisia Gears Up for 10th Edition of FABRIKA Fest

15 Nov 2021

The long-running international minimal electronic extravaganza has gathered a [...]

Egypt’s Tymour Releases Upbeat Synthpop Single ‘Slow Down’

Egypt’s Tymour Releases Upbeat Synthpop Single ‘Slow Down’

14 Nov 2021

The 19 year-old singer-songwriter's fourth release sees him team up with producer, [...]

Egypt’s Feras Chatila ‘Feels Different’ in Indie Funk-Pop Fusion

Egypt’s Feras Chatila ‘Feels Different’ in Indie Funk-Pop Fusion

14 Nov 2021

Produced by the brilliant Ahemd Elian, ‘Feels Different’ is an irresistible [...]

Egyptian Rapper Swani is Ready for All Comers in New Track ‘Easy’

Egyptian Rapper Swani is Ready for All Comers in New Track ‘Easy’

12 Nov 2021

Following his debut release, ‘Lahab’, the Aswan-native has teams up with SVNBIRDS [...]

Select 148: Mixed by Khaled Youssry

Select 148: Mixed by Khaled Youssry

11 Nov 2021

A rare vinylist plying his trade, Khaled Youssry serves up a mix of acid and [...]

Best Rap Releases of the Week 43

Best Rap Releases of the Week 43

11 Nov 2021

As rap music continues to seep into every corner of the Middle East and Arab [...]

UK's A Guy Called Gerald to Drop New EP on Iran's Moozikeh Anolog Room

UK's A Guy Called Gerald to Drop New EP on Iran's Moozikeh Anolog Room

11 Nov 2021

A veteran and pioneer on the UK’s electronic music scene for over three decades, A [...]

Bahrain Set to Host its First Ever Boiler Room Party

Bahrain Set to Host its First Ever Boiler Room Party

10 Nov 2021

Taking place on November 12th, the party is set to welcome a cast of local, [...]

Egypt’s Hoda Released First Track from Upcoming Debut EP 'Mehtara'

Egypt’s Hoda Released First Track from Upcoming Debut EP 'Mehtara'

10 Nov 2021

Having stolen the spotlight in the official song for the 2021 Handball World Cup, [...]

Beirut’s Ballroom Blitz Opens Applications for Artist Residency

Beirut’s Ballroom Blitz Opens Applications for Artist Residency

09 Nov 2021

In addition to its club residency, The Ballroom Blitz in Beirut is opening up their [...]

‘El Odissa’ by Egypt’s El Waili is an Arab-Tinted Retrofuturistic Ride

‘El Odissa’ by Egypt’s El Waili is an Arab-Tinted Retrofuturistic Ride

09 Nov 2021

The Cairo-based producer is riding a big 2021 and his latest release does away with [...]

Souq Records Marks 5th Anniversary with Name Change & VA Album

Souq Records Marks 5th Anniversary with Name Change & VA Album

08 Nov 2021

A champion of alternative electronic music from the east, Souq Records will now be [...]

Egypt’s Marwan Moussa & Saudi’s AlGyadat AlOlya Team Up for ‘Hustle’

Egypt’s Marwan Moussa & Saudi’s AlGyadat AlOlya Team Up for ‘Hustle’

07 Nov 2021

Marwan Moussa and brothers, Randar and AlYoung, make for an unexpected rap [...]

Wegz to Perform at All Africa Music Awards in Nigeria

Wegz to Perform at All Africa Music Awards in Nigeria

06 Nov 2021

The Egyptian rapper will take his place amongst some of the biggedt names in mjusic [...]

Animated Egyptian Artist Hend Says Slow Down in New Track ‘Khod Nafas’

Animated Egyptian Artist Hend Says Slow Down in New Track ‘Khod Nafas’

05 Nov 2021

After debuting in August, the unique new arrival to Egypt's music scene dives [...]

Ka2en’s Ge11o, Kamikazem & Sudma Release Debut Album ‘Bahr’

Ka2en’s Ge11o, Kamikazem & Sudma Release Debut Album ‘Bahr’

04 Nov 2021

Released on NYC's Abu Recordings, the eight-track album marks a big moment for a [...]

LA-Based Adam Nabeel Finds Inspiration in Afro-Fusion for 'Mana'

LA-Based Adam Nabeel Finds Inspiration in Afro-Fusion for 'Mana'

04 Nov 2021

The Omani teams up with Congolese singer-songwriter Kami Leonne for a track that [...]

47Soul’s El Far3i Announces Solo Mini-Tour of Europe & Canada

47Soul’s El Far3i Announces Solo Mini-Tour of Europe & Canada

03 Nov 2021

The Palestinian-Jordanian artist has been turning heads with his solo work this [...]

Cairo Party GVO to Host Beirut Collective Retrogroove for 3rd Edition

Cairo Party GVO to Host Beirut Collective Retrogroove for 3rd Edition

02 Nov 2021

Good Vibes Only are set to welcome two names with plenty of clout in Beirut, Ralph [...]

Jadal Take on Folk-Pop Sound in New Track 'Baby Set Me Free'

Jadal Take on Folk-Pop Sound in New Track 'Baby Set Me Free'

01 Nov 2021

The Jordanian rockers are worlds away from the sound they established themselves [...]

Jordan's Idreesi Continues Down Arab Alt-Pop Rabbit Hole with 'Al3ab'

Jordan's Idreesi Continues Down Arab Alt-Pop Rabbit Hole with 'Al3ab'

31 Oct 2021

The Amman based artists new lease of life under Saudi label, Wall of Sound, has [...]

Sounds of Wahala: Music-and-Activism Podcast Announces Season Two

Sounds of Wahala: Music-and-Activism Podcast Announces Season Two

29 Oct 2021

Founded and hosted by Cairo’s Yasmine El Beih and London’s Tiwa Odukoya, Sounds of [...]

Best Rap Releases of the Week 42

Best Rap Releases of the Week 42

28 Oct 2021

It's that time of the week again, as we gather a collection of our favourite [...]

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Algerian Logistics & Delivery App Yassir Raises $30 Million Series A

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This New Burger Joint in Qubix Hub Is All About the Good 'Vibez'

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Fresh Meat: SceneNoise Party Series Spotlighting Young Talent is Back

Launched back in 2019 to provide a space for emerging DJs in Egypt, Fresh Meat is set to return this month, with a new partner in Cairo [...]

Egypt’s DXwand Among 10 Startups Chosen for SOSV Accelerator in US

The conversational AI and chatbot specialist has been chosen by US-based SOSV to receive $150,000 in funding and to take part a six-month [...]

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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. [...]