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Egypt the Most Rectangular Country in the World…?

21 Jul 2016

When Egypt lands on a list, it's usually a lot more exciting than this. [...]

Google Maps Takes Spain back to the Arab Occupation

Google Maps Takes Spain back to the Arab Occupation

23 Mar 2015

It would appear that Andalucia has undergone time travel and has been transported [...]

Things We Found on Google Street View Egypt

Things We Found on Google Street View Egypt

12 Sep 2014

Here are the strangest things we've found across Egypt's most important heritage [...]

Most Popular Cairene Boys Names

Most Popular Cairene Boys Names

30 Apr 2014

As a map of the most popular male names in the world goes viral, we zoom in on [...]

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Eco Egypt to Support the Ultra Egypt Race Across Fayoum

Eco Egypt are signal boosting Ultra Egypt & adventurer Omar Samra's Qarun 66 and Qarun 44 runs, which will highlight the natural and [...]

Egypt Among Five Countries Hosting Film O’Clock International Festival

Egypt, Lithuania, Greece, Romania and South Africa will all host the Film O’Clock International Festival, which brings five countries with [...]

UAE’s BuyBack Bazaar Rebrands as North Ladder Ahead of Expansion Plans

The secure trading platform has set out ambitious plans for the next 24 months after raising $5 million ion Series A funding. [...]

'Mind the Gap' at Red Bull's Downtown Skateboarding Contest

Downtown Cairo's Townhouse Gallery will play host to Red Bull's epic skateboarding event, 'Mind the Gap', this Saturday on February 27th. [...]

Luca Abdel-Nour is the First Egyptian Dancer at Prix de Lausanne

Luca Abdel-Nour is the first Egyptian to participate at the Prix de Lausanne, a prestigious ballet competition, which is taking place [...]

Dance & Design with New Fashion Label RITMO

This cool and contemporary new Cairo-based fashion label proves it's never too late to live your best life. [...]

Egypt Digital Creativity Center to be Built at Qalyubia's Benha University

This is part of a presidential initiative to establish multiple digital training centres throughout the nation. This centre will qualify [...]

New National Railway Route Opens from Cairo to Aswan

While commercial train lines, such as Watania, already offer trips to Aswan from Cairo, this is the first time it's available through the [...]

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. [...]

Grand Egyptian Museum Begins Installation of New 42-Piece Staircase Exhibit

The exhibit is divided along four central themes and will usher in visitors in the most spectacular style. [...]

Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to Launch New Series of Online Lectures

The lecture is the first of a series that will be held with other museums across the country. [...]

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 [...]

Purr-fect Platforms for Pet Supplies

Here are eight of our favourite online platforms for pet supplies to get your pet exactly what they need. Even if what they need is a goofy [...]

Make History with These Timeless Alexandria Stays

Alexandria is one of the most popular winter destinations in Egypt, so we’re rolling out our favourite stays for anyone who wants to [...]

National Cinema Center Opens New Branch at Port Said Cinema Club

As part of its mission to spread the love of film across Egypt, the National Cinema Center is opening a new branch at Port Said Cinema Club [...]

Mother-Daughter Duo Launch Bold & Beautiful Activewear 'Basically Me'

Created by mother-daughter pair Kenzy and Tara Moursi, ‘Basically Me’ is a brand new activewear brand making its mark on Egypt’s burgeoning [...]

UAE Talent Booking Platform Soul Artists to Expand into KSA

The peer-to-peer platform is poised to take advantage of KSA’s continued focus on entertainment and arts. [...]

Young Creators' State Award to Spotlight Under-18 Artists & Creatives

The first edition of the 'Young Creators' State Award' will be awarded to youths under 18 who are able to show off their creativity, [...]

Egypt's Radio & Television Union Signs Copyright Agreement with Google

The Egyptian Radio and Television Union aka Maspero has signed an agreement with Google to keep copyrighted material off of YouTube. [...]

Restoration of Khedive Ismail’s Historic Cannon

Originally obtained by Khedive Ismail in 1867, this cannon was used during the British bombardment of Alexandria in 1882. It will soon be [...]

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. [...]