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Egypt to Create Two Artificial Coral Reefs by Sinking Old Equipment
BUZZ

Google’s New Tool Lets You Learn and Translate Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics

15 Jul 2020
Celebrating the anniversary of the discovery of the Rosetta Stone, Google Arts and Culture has released a new tool: Fabricius. Powered by machine learning and artificial intelligence, it’ll let you identify, translate and learn Egyptian hieroglyphics [...]
Ministry of Industry to Scrap Cars that are Over 20 Years Old
BUZZ

Archaeologists Discover Mysterious Passageways in the Ancient City of Abydos

15 Jul 2020
A group of archaeologists have discovered a collection of ancient passageways in Abydos, containing traces of pottery, fountains and ancient inscriptions - and they have no idea what they're all for. [...]
Sara Onsi’s Latest Collection ‘IT’S 2020’ Tackles Social Issues Through Fashion
BUZZ

The Population of Egypt is Expected to Reach 101 Million by this October

15 Jul 2020
According to CAPMAS’s recent census, Egypt’s population is expected to hit 101 million by October 2020. Yeah, that soon. [...]
Canadian Embassy Hands Over $14 Million to Egyptian Women’s Empowerment Efforts
BUZZ

The LE10 Bank Note Will Soon Become a Plastic Coin

14 Jul 2020
Once the Central Bank of Egypt relocates to the new administrative capital, the LE10 bill will be made as a plastic coin. [...]
Asser Yassin to Star in Egyptian Remake of ‘Suits’
Travel

Cairo is Getting its Very Own Mega ‘Eye’ Ferris Wheel

14 Jul 2020
Following in the footsteps of other world-class city, Cairo is set to receive its own “Eye’ Ferris wheel, similar to the London Eye. [...]
Letterlust’s Fun Pharaoh are the Cutest Pins We’ve Ever Seen
ARTS & CULTURE

Letterlust’s Fun Pharaoh are the Cutest Pins We’ve Ever Seen

14 Jul 2020
This recently wed Egyptian couple’s Brighton-based graphic design studio, Letterlust, produces Fun Pharaoh - a set of adorable little Egypt-themed pins. [...]
Ministry of Industry to Scrap Cars that are Over 20 Years Old
BUZZ

Ministry of Industry to Scrap Cars that are Over 20 Years Old

14 Jul 2020
The Ministry of Industry will be scrapping cars that are over 20 years old, in an attempt to make the country more reliant on natural gas. [...]
Sara Onsi’s Latest Collection ‘IT’S 2020’ Tackles Social Issues Through Fashion
Fashion

Sara Onsi’s Latest Collection ‘IT’S 2020’ Tackles Social Issues Through Fashion

13 Jul 2020
Sara Onsi’s second collection ‘IT’S 2020’ wraps up all the year’s biggest themes into a socially-charged ready-to-wear collection. [...]
Canadian Embassy Hands Over $14 Million to Egyptian Women’s Empowerment Efforts
Business

Canadian Embassy Hands Over $14 Million to Egyptian Women’s Empowerment Efforts

13 Jul 2020
The Canadian government has just put $14 million towards the empowerment of Egypt’s women with UN Women, UNIDO and UNFPA. [...]
Asser Yassin to Star in Egyptian Remake of ‘Suits’
BUZZ

Asser Yassin to Star in Egyptian Remake of ‘Suits’

12 Jul 2020
If Asser Yassin in a three piece suit wasn’t enough to reel you in, the Egyptian remake of 'Suit' will be spearheaded by writer-director duo Mohamed Amin Rady and Khaled Marey. [...]
Encore! Cairo Show’s Aladdin Returns for Two Special Shows Dedicated to Healthcare Workers
ARTS & CULTURE

Encore! Cairo Show’s Aladdin Returns for Two Special Shows Dedicated to Healthcare Workers

12 Jul 2020
We’re in a whole new (scary) world ourselves, so what’s better than to bring some levity to the audiences that need it most? Cairo Show’s holding two special shows of their production of Aladdin for medical workers and families of fallen soldiers. [...]
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‘Pharaohcast’ Transports Listeners to the Fascinating World of Ancient Egypt

‘Pharaohcast’ is a brand new podcast which tells the whimsical stories of Ancient Egypt. [...]

Life Coach Mohamed Fadel’s Memoir Documents the Story of an Introvert Becoming a Leader

Egyptian author, personal coach and youth leader advocate Mohamed Fadel’s debut book 'Grayscale: A Memoir of an Introverted Leader' tells [...]

Artist Combines 60,000 Emojis for All the Times Egyptian Girls Were Harassed

Alia Badreldin took a social media trend into her own hands and visually reproduced all the times Egyptian girls were harassed-- through [...]

Google’s New Tool Lets You Learn and Translate Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics

Celebrating the anniversary of the discovery of the Rosetta Stone, Google Arts and Culture has released a new tool: Fabricius. Powered by [...]

Tradition, Innovation, and the Tradition of Innovation: Three Generations of Serial Entrepreneurs

Since 1939, the Sallam family has been a staple of Egyptian business. Three generations later, there’s no sign of stopping. [...]

Genesis by Caroline Berzi Shows Us the Beauty of Recycling Through 3D Compositions

Artist Caroline Berzi's first solo exhibition, Genesis, opens the conversation on our liability in a consumer culture by using discarded [...]

WATCH: We Speak to Ramy Youssef on Season Two of his Award-Winning Show Ramy

Culture, conversation and Egyptian rap, we talk to the Egyptian-American showrunner and actor on all the stops he’s pulled for the second [...]

These 22 Countries Will Resume Flights to and from Egypt in July

With the Coronavirus lockdown coming to a gradual end and airlines coming back into action, a total of 22 countries including 27 cities [...]

World’s Biggest Solar Park to Be Fully Operational in Egypt by End of 2019

The facility comes as part of Egypt's aim to meet up to 40% of its energy needs from renewable resources by 2035. [...]

Venomous Snakes Spotted in New Cairo Compounds After Mass Poisoning of Stray Dogs

The wild will start to take over if we keep disrupting the balance. And even more so when we are the first to use violence to keep control. [...]

Aperitivo is Bringing a New Dining Experience to Zamalek

This new Baroque style restaurant is bound to become your favourite open-secret meeting place. [...]

Egypt Declares Vision of Controversial Renaissance Dam to Ethiopia

Egypt and Ethiopian officials have both shared their expertise on water resource management. [...]

Artist Combines 60,000 Emojis for All the Times Egyptian Girls Were Harassed

Alia Badreldin took a social media trend into her own hands and visually reproduced all the times Egyptian girls were harassed-- through [...]

Google’s New Tool Lets You Learn and Translate Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics

Celebrating the anniversary of the discovery of the Rosetta Stone, Google Arts and Culture has released a new tool: Fabricius. Powered by [...]

Encore! Cairo Show’s Aladdin Returns for Two Special Shows Dedicated to Healthcare Workers

We’re in a whole new (scary) world ourselves, so what’s better than to bring some levity to the audiences that need it most? Cairo Show’s [...]

Industrial Development Group Launches Egypt’s First Eco-sustainable Industrial Park

The exciting new eco-conscious project will add to the modernity of the coastal New Alamein City. Basically it’s laying the groundwork for [...]

Archaeologists Discover Mysterious Passageways in the Ancient City of Abydos

A group of archaeologists have discovered a collection of ancient passageways in Abydos, containing traces of pottery, fountains and [...]

The Population of Egypt is Expected to Reach 101 Million by this October

According to CAPMAS’s recent census, Egypt’s population is expected to hit 101 million by October 2020. Yeah, that soon. [...]

Google’s New Tool Lets You Learn and Translate Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics

Celebrating the anniversary of the discovery of the Rosetta Stone, Google Arts and Culture has released a new tool: Fabricius. Powered by [...]

The LE10 Bank Note Will Soon Become a Plastic Coin

Once the Central Bank of Egypt relocates to the new administrative capital, the LE10 bill will be made as a plastic coin. [...]

Egypt to Establish World’s Fifth Biggest Medicine and Vaccine Storage Capacity
Business

Egypt to Establish World’s Fifth Biggest Medicine and Vaccine Storage Capacity

11 Jul 2020
The Egyptian Authority for Unified Procurement is set to host the fifth biggest storage capacity in the world for medicine and vaccinations and serve as a regional hub for supplying both. [...]
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Artist Combines 60,000 Emojis for All the Times Egyptian Girls Were Harassed

Artist Combines 60,000 Emojis for All the Times Egyptian Girls Were Harassed

13 Jul 2020
Alia Badreldin took a social media trend into her own hands and visually reproduced all the times Egyptian girls were harassed-- through emojis. [...]
Cairo is Getting its Very Own Mega ‘Eye’ Ferris Wheel

Cairo is Getting its Very Own Mega ‘Eye’ Ferris Wheel

13 Jul 2020
Following in the footsteps of other world-class city, Cairo is set to receive its own “Eye’ Ferris wheel, similar to the London Eye. [...]
EgyptAir Announces New Discount Programme for Medical Workers

EgyptAir Announces New Discount Programme for Medical Workers

12 Jul 2020
Egypt’s national airline, EgyptAir, will give medical professionals a 20% discount on international flights, and a 10% discount on domestic flights in appreciation of their work during the COVID-19 pandemic. [...]
You Can Now Book an Uber Black From Cairo International Airport

You Can Now Book an Uber Black From Cairo International Airport

12 Jul 2020
To help with Egypt's reviving tourism sector after the country reopened, Uber Black trips from Cairo International Airport are now available, in a partnership with Abou Ghaly Motors who will provide Uber with drivers and cars. [...]
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Egypt to Create Two Artificial Coral Reefs by Sinking Old Equipment
Travel

Egypt to Create Two Artificial Coral Reefs by Sinking Old Equipment

Egyptian authorities will be sinking old equipment near Magawish Island in Hurghada to create two new artificial reefs in the Red Sea for divers. [...]
Egypt’s National Library Releases Its Periodicals for Free
ARTS & CULTURE

Egypt’s National Library Releases Its Periodicals for Free

11 Jul 2020
The national library and archives has just released its full database of historical and scientific periodicals online, for free. [...]
‘Pharaohcast’ Transports Listeners to the Fascinating World of Ancient Egypt
BUZZ

‘Pharaohcast’ Transports Listeners to the Fascinating World of Ancient Egypt

11 Jul 2020
‘Pharaohcast’ is a brand new podcast which tells the whimsical stories of Ancient Egypt. [...]
Printz Lets You Pamper Your Credit Card with Funky Designs
BUZZ

Printz Lets You Pamper Your Credit Card with Funky Designs

12 Jul 2020
This new Egyptian print shop, Printz, creates funky designs to stick onto your credit or debit cards. [...]
Egypt Launches Biking Campaign to Encourage Fitness and Eco-Friendliness
LIFESTYLE

Egypt Launches Biking Campaign to Encourage Fitness and Eco-Friendliness

12 Jul 2020
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has just launched an initiative to promote using bikes as a mode of transportation to encourage overall fitness and being eco-friendly. [...]
Industrial Development Group Launches Egypt’s First Eco-sustainable Industrial Park
LIFESTYLE

Industrial Development Group Launches Egypt’s First Eco-sustainable Industrial Park

12 Jul 2020
The exciting new eco-conscious project will add to the modernity of the coastal New Alamein City. Basically it’s laying the groundwork for all of us to turn Sahel into a place we can just, you know, move to. [...]
Ministry of Culture’s ‘Memory of the City’ Documents Egypt’s Architectural Identity
ARTS & CULTURE

Ministry of Culture’s ‘Memory of the City’ Documents Egypt’s Architectural Identity

12 Jul 2020
The Ministry of Culture’s ‘Memory of the City’ initiative aims to preserve the architectural integrity of Egypt. [...]
Blue Cairo’s 537-Monument Map is the End All and Be All of Islamic Cairo
Travel

Blue Cairo’s 537-Monument Map is the End All and Be All of Islamic Cairo

11 Jul 2020
Blue Cairo’s comprehensive map breaks down every nook and cranny of Islamic Cairo through Google, encompassing 537 monuments with historical notes, art and poetry. [...]

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