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‘Wasally’ is Careem’s New Door-to-Door Pickup and Delivery Service

01 Apr 2020

The ride-hailing app now offers a handy service that drops off and picks up [...]

No Ride to Sahel? Careem Cars and Buses Have You Covered

No Ride to Sahel? Careem Cars and Buses Have You Covered

06 Aug 2019

Kicking off with insane discounts. . [...]

Egyptian All-Female Ride-Hailing App Fyonka to Expand into Alexandria

Egyptian All-Female Ride-Hailing App Fyonka to Expand into Alexandria

16 Jun 2019

The startup is already operating in 11 districts in Greater Cairo. [...]

Egypt Has ‘World’s Cheapest Taxi Fares’

Egypt Has ‘World’s Cheapest Taxi Fares’

15 Jun 2019

Imposed tip because the driver 'doesn't have change' not included. [...]

Careem Egypt to Launch ‘Hantour’ and ‘Felucca’ Options in Aswan

Careem Egypt to Launch ‘Hantour’ and ‘Felucca’ Options in Aswan

15 May 2019

New features and options are also being introduced in Tanta and Monoufia by the [...]

It's Official: Uber is Buying Careem for $3.1 Billion

It's Official: Uber is Buying Careem for $3.1 Billion

26 Mar 2019

The rumours weren't rumours after all... [...]

5 Roadside Assistance Apps in Egypt That Will Rescue You From Car Troubles

5 Roadside Assistance Apps in Egypt That Will Rescue You From Car Troubles

10 Dec 2018

Thank god for smartphones, eh? [...]

New Initiative by Careem to Make Alexandria Wheelchair-Friendly Governorate

New Initiative by Careem to Make Alexandria Wheelchair-Friendly Governorate

26 Nov 2018

Careem is making Alexandria's streets, vehicles and overall commute more accessible [...]

Uber Egypt to Roll Out Safety Features We all Need

Uber Egypt to Roll Out Safety Features We all Need

17 Oct 2018

From hiding your number from drivers to speeding alerts, Uber’s latest [...]

Careem Is Taking Care of Your Transportation Needs at El-Gouna Film Festival

Careem Is Taking Care of Your Transportation Needs at El-Gouna Film Festival

22 Sep 2018

Thank you, Uncle Careem. [...]

Careem to Test Bus Service in Egypt From September

Careem to Test Bus Service in Egypt From September

14 Aug 2018

The ride-hailing service continues to find ways to expand its portfolio of [...]

Egyptian Parliament Just Passed a Law for Ride-Sharing Apps that Scares Us a Little

Egyptian Parliament Just Passed a Law for Ride-Sharing Apps that Scares Us a Little

08 May 2018

Uber and Careem are about to pay millions in fees and compromise customer privacy [...]

Breaking: Careem's Customer Data Hacked

Breaking: Careem's Customer Data Hacked

23 Apr 2018

All of Careem's customers and captains before January 14th are victims of the [...]

Can this New Egyptian Ride-Hailing App Replace Uber and Careem with Tuktuks and Motorcycles?

Can this New Egyptian Ride-Hailing App Replace Uber and Careem with Tuktuks and Motorcycles?

25 Mar 2018

The Egyptian ride-hailing app claims to be faster and cheaper than most other [...]

Uber's Official Response to the Court's Ruling

Uber's Official Response to the Court's Ruling

20 Mar 2018

Earlier today, Egypt's Administrative Court ruled in favour of 42 taxi drivers' [...]

Beat Cairo’s Terrifying Traffic With Careem Bikes

Beat Cairo’s Terrifying Traffic With Careem Bikes

02 Mar 2018

Impress your boss with your punctuality with a safe, secure motorcycle ride [...]

Uber and Careem Gear Up to Hire Their First Female Drivers in Saudi Arabia

Uber and Careem Gear Up to Hire Their First Female Drivers in Saudi Arabia

11 Jan 2018

With the ban on women driving set to be lifted by June, the ride hailing apps are [...]

Careem Goes Up Against The Sayes By Giving Half-off Rides to Cairene Drivers

Careem Goes Up Against The Sayes By Giving Half-off Rides to Cairene Drivers

28 Nov 2017

Take a well-deserved break from your sayes. [...]

"Mashrou" Swvl: The Ridesharing App Has Finally Launched in Alexandria

"Mashrou" Swvl: The Ridesharing App Has Finally Launched in Alexandria

07 Nov 2017

The app was started by a former Careem executive and is backed by the ride-hailing [...]

Egypt’s Newest Public Transport Service To Be Launched By Uber

Egypt’s Newest Public Transport Service To Be Launched By Uber

21 Sep 2017

Uber are planning a new operation set to serve all of Egypt’s governorates. [...]

A look inside Cairo’s White Taxi Revolution

A look inside Cairo’s White Taxi Revolution

06 Sep 2017

The traditional white cab has suffered severely in recent years, yet a new venture [...]

Chinese Ridesharing Giant Didi Invests in Careem in its Global Rivalry Against Uber

Chinese Ridesharing Giant Didi Invests in Careem in its Global Rivalry Against Uber

08 Aug 2017

The world's second highest valued startup, Didi is battling Uber for global [...]

5 Mysteries of Alexandria Solved

5 Mysteries of Alexandria Solved

31 Jul 2017

Have you seen Alexandria's green man? [...]

Meet the Man Behind Swvl, the Startup That Just Landed $500,000 From Careem

Meet the Man Behind Swvl, the Startup That Just Landed $500,000 From Careem

20 Jul 2017

In less than a year, he grew over 50,000 users for his young ride-sharing startup. [...]

Careem Purchases $500,000 Stake in Fledgling Egyptian Transit Startup Swvl

Careem Purchases $500,000 Stake in Fledgling Egyptian Transit Startup Swvl

17 Jul 2017

The Middle Eastern competitor to Uber makes its first investment - and it's in a [...]

Careem Just Closed a $500 Million Round and Is Now Valued At $1.2 Billion

Careem Just Closed a $500 Million Round and Is Now Valued At $1.2 Billion

15 Jun 2017

The MENA ridesharing giant has just raised a series E round led by Saudi-based VC [...]

14 Egyptian Startups Made it to the World Economic Forum’s Top 100

14 Egyptian Startups Made it to the World Economic Forum’s Top 100

14 May 2017

Egyptian entrepreneurs represent 14 of the 100 most influential tech startups in [...]

This Uber-like App Provides Affordable World-Class Transportation for Cairenes

This Uber-like App Provides Affordable World-Class Transportation for Cairenes

16 Mar 2017

Using tourism buses, this Uber-like transportation app will be running on fixed [...]

#DeleteCareem Trending After the Company Allegedly Fires Its Egypt Director Wael Fakharany

#DeleteCareem Trending After the Company Allegedly Fires Its Egypt Director Wael Fakharany

13 Mar 2017

Wael Fakharany doubles down on the controversy of 'his wrongful and abrupt [...]

New Ride-Hailing App Taxify to Launch in Egypt and Compete with Uber, Careem, and Ousta

New Ride-Hailing App Taxify to Launch in Egypt and Compete with Uber, Careem, and Ousta

01 Feb 2017

Launching for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa, Estonian [...]

Egypt’s Own Car Ride App Ousta Just Secured A $1.25 Million Investment

Egypt’s Own Car Ride App Ousta Just Secured A $1.25 Million Investment

08 Sep 2016

Valiantly stepping up to compete with Uber and Careem, the Egyptian startup closed [...]

7 Brands Proving That Arabic Names Are The Hottest Trend

7 Brands Proving That Arabic Names Are The Hottest Trend

02 May 2016

Are Middle Eastern brands reclaiming their heritage? As more and more companies [...]

Tax Authority to Impose Taxes on Uber and Careem

Tax Authority to Impose Taxes on Uber and Careem

15 Mar 2016

Egypt’s Tax Authority to impose taxes on Uber, Careem, and Ousta. [...]

Egyptian Government: Uber and Careem Will Stay in Egypt

Egyptian Government: Uber and Careem Will Stay in Egypt

10 Mar 2016

In response to taxi driver protests, the Egyptian government emphasizes the [...]

The Internet Responds to Taxi Drivers Protesting Uber and Careem

The Internet Responds to Taxi Drivers Protesting Uber and Careem

14 Feb 2016

After taxi drivers protested Uber and Careem and filed complaints against them at [...]

CairoScene's Karuiz Weh Kayyesh With Careem

CairoScene's Karuiz Weh Kayyesh With Careem

09 Dec 2015

So this is what happened when the CairoScene team decided to be drivers with [...]

Careem Rolls Into Alexandria

Careem Rolls Into Alexandria

25 Nov 2015

While they can't do much about the strange Alexandrian traffic, Careem is about to [...]

Careem Receives US $60 Million In Funding For Planned MENA Expansion

Careem Receives US $60 Million In Funding For Planned MENA Expansion

13 Nov 2015

Ride-sharing taxi service app, Careem has just received millions in funding to [...]

Careem’s Hala Hussien: Driving Feminism

Careem’s Hala Hussien: Driving Feminism

28 Jun 2015

When we picked up the phone to order a Careem car, we were certainly surprised to [...]

Don't Drink and Drive: Cairo NYE Taxi Guide

Don't Drink and Drive: Cairo NYE Taxi Guide

31 Dec 2014

There's no reason to put yourself or others at risk this evening. Here are all the [...]

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Upper Egypt Opens First Medical Unit for Female Victims of Violence

Assiut University opens Upper Egypt's first medical unit dedicated to treating female patients who have been subjected to violence. [...]

Classic Children's Cartoon 'Bakkar' Makes 3D Comeback this Ramadan

'Bakkar', the iconic Egyptian cartoon about a Nubian schoolkid and his pet goat, is returning with a new series in Ramadan 2021. [...]

Say Hello to the Middle East's First Robot Barista

The Egyrobo x Cafex convention will showcase the region's first robotic barista. [...]

Egypt’s Nihal Shakankiry Among Top 100 Women in Ophthalmology

Known for performing free eye surgeries for children in Alexandria, Egyptian professor Nihal Shakankiry has been recognised as one of the [...]

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Keep the sunscreen at home and visit these nine indoor hotel pools. [...]

Slow Fashion for Fab Feels at Zakeia

Determined to create one-of-a-kind pieces with sustainable practices, local brand Zakeia is bringing slow fashion to the fast lane. [...]

How Heliopolis’s Kitschy 80’s Store ‘New York’ Stood the Test of Time

Staying true to itself since the 80s, the 'New York' clothing shop has become iconic to Roxy Square through its plaid shirts, washed out [...]

Singer Mai Kamal Spotted in Aswan

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Red Bull Partners with Gamers Lounge for Red Bull ProSeed League of Legends Tournament

The prize includes EGP 25,000 and the services of a professional team coach provided by Red Bull. [...]

Egyptian-Italian Fabio Abraham to Play Gamal Abdel Nasser in CNN Docu-Drama

An all-new CNN docu-drama ‘Jerusalem’, which will be centred around the history of the ancient city, will feature Egyptian-Italian actor [...]

South Sinai Hospitals and Isolation Units Are Now Cleared of Coronavirus Cases

The Ministry of Health has declared that the last two Coronavirus patients have been discharged from Nuweiba Central Hospital after [...]

Egypt Orders All Airports to Relocate Hazardous Goods Following Beirut Explosion

After the devastating events of the Beirut explosion, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered all Egyptian airports to move hazardous [...]

'Singular' at SOMA Art Gallery - An Exploration of Individuality

SOMA Art Gallery presents 'Singular', an abstract art exhibition by Salam Yousry which explores the relationship between society and the [...]

Neya to Host Charity Bazaar Every Ramadan Weekend in Madinaty

Charity platform Neya will be hosting a bazaar for packing food boxes at Madinaty Sporting Club all through Ramadan, featuring activities [...]

Railway Lines to Get Upgraded with High-Level Electronic Systems

The three main railway lines is due for some major upgrades to its electronic and signalling systems to eliminate issues and confusion [...]

YouTube Kids Launches in Egypt

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Vodafone RED Customers are Getting WATCHiT! & Shahid VIP

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Afro-Nubian Heritage Meets Western Sounds in Zanib’s Desert Season EP

The Sudanese-American artist takes the best of both worlds in a four-track release that she says took her around the world and back to [...]

Sa-Re: This Egyptian Brand Makes Homegrown Foie Gras

The Egyptian gourmet brand is culturally re-appropriating the dish to Egypt. [...]

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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. [...]