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Mohamed Mounir to Perform Live at Cairo Opera House on July 16th
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. [...]
You Can Now Book an Uber Black From Cairo International Airport
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. [...]
Printz Lets You Pamper Your Credit Card with Funky Designs
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. [...]
Ministry of Culture’s ‘Memory of the City’ Documents Egypt’s Architectural Identity
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. [...]
Egypt’s National Library Releases Its Periodicals for Free
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. [...]
EgyptAir Announces New Discount Programme for Medical Workers
Travel

EgyptAir Announces New Discount Programme for Medical Workers

13 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
Business

You Can Now Book an Uber Black From Cairo International Airport

13 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. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
Week Month Year

Wonders of Ancient Egypt’s Sunken Cities Showcased at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Ancient Egypt’s wondrous sunken cities are now being showcased at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. [...]

Arts Museums Across Egypt Are Now Gradually Opening Up Again

Starting July 7th, fine arts museum are gradually opening back up as Coronavirus restrictions are lifted, with more museums resuming [...]

Hekayat Banat is Coming Back for a Fifth Season

After becoming a breakout hit four times in a row, the popular Egyptian series Hekayat Banat is about to make us laugh and cry while [...]

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

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

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. [...]

‘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 [...]

Cairo’s Forgotten Royal Carriages Museum is Set to Reopen in 60 Days

Originally built in the Khedive era to manage royal stables, Cairo’s Royal Carriages Museum is set to reopen in 60 days after being closed [...]

Child Psychologist Amina Diab's Training Programme on Protecting Children from Sexual Assault

In light of the current conversation on sexual assault in Egypt, Amina Diab is hosting a training programme that teaches parents how to [...]

EgyptAir Announces New Discount Programme for Medical Workers

Egypt’s national airline, EgyptAir, will give medical professionals a 20% discount on international flights, and a 10% discount on domestic [...]

You Can Now Book an Uber Black From Cairo International Airport

To help with Egypt's reviving tourism sector after the country reopened, Uber Black trips from Cairo International Airport are now [...]

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

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

The Canadian government has just put $14 million towards the empowerment of Egypt’s women with UN Women, UNIDO and UNFPA. [...]

Sphinx International Airport Planned to Accommodate 1.2 Million Travellers Annually
Travel

Sphinx International Airport Planned to Accommodate 1.2 Million Travellers Annually

08 Jul 2020
Sphinx International Airport will be able to host over one million travellers a year, to allow more tourists to check out Cairo on day trips. [...]
Editor's Picks
Blue Cairo’s 537-Monument Map is the End All and Be All of Islamic Cairo

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

10 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. [...]
Life Coach Mohamed Fadel’s Memoir Documents the Story of an Introvert Becoming a Leader

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

09 Jul 2020
Egyptian author, personal coach and youth leader advocate Mohamed Fadel’s debut book 'Grayscale: A Memoir of an Introverted Leader' tells his life story of working through extreme introversion. [...]
Egypt to Create Two Artificial Coral Reefs by Sinking Old Equipment

Egypt to Create Two Artificial Coral Reefs by Sinking Old Equipment

10 Jul 2020
Egyptian authorities will be sinking old equipment near Magawish Island in Hurghada to create two new artificial reefs in the Red Sea for divers. [...]
Industrial Development Group Launches Egypt’s First Eco-sustainable Industrial Park

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

11 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. [...]
SCENE TV
Mohamed Mounir to Perform Live at Cairo Opera House on July 16th
ARTS & CULTURE

Mohamed Mounir to Perform Live at Cairo Opera House on July 16th

Mohamed Mounir will perform an outdoor concert at the Cairo Opera House, marking Egypt’s first major concert post-lockdown. [...]
Mo Salah Donates EGP19 Million Ambulance Center and Azhari School to His Home Town of Nagrig
BUZZ

Mo Salah Donates EGP19 Million Ambulance Center and Azhari School to His Home Town of Nagrig

08 Jul 2020
Football giant Mohamed Salah gave back to his home village of Nagrig with a new school and ambulance centre. [...]
Wonders of Ancient Egypt’s Sunken Cities Showcased at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
BUZZ

Wonders of Ancient Egypt’s Sunken Cities Showcased at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

08 Jul 2020
Ancient Egypt’s wondrous sunken cities are now being showcased at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. [...]
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. [...]
Child Psychologist Amina Diab's Training Programme on Protecting Children from Sexual Assault
BUZZ

Child Psychologist Amina Diab's Training Programme on Protecting Children from Sexual Assault

10 Jul 2020
In light of the current conversation on sexual assault in Egypt, Amina Diab is hosting a training programme that teaches parents how to protect their children against sexual harm and harassment. [...]
Cairo’s Forgotten Royal Carriages Museum is Set to Reopen in 60 Days
Travel

Cairo’s Forgotten Royal Carriages Museum is Set to Reopen in 60 Days

10 Jul 2020
Originally built in the Khedive era to manage royal stables, Cairo’s Royal Carriages Museum is set to reopen in 60 days after being closed for 20 years. [...]
The Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre is Going Virtual
ARTS & CULTURE

The Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre is Going Virtual

09 Jul 2020
The Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre is migrating online, showcasing all the innovative and creative works on their digital platforms to keep attendants safe from the Coronavirus. [...]
Egypt Will No Longer Allow Construction in High-Density Areas
BUZZ

Egypt Will No Longer Allow Construction in High-Density Areas

09 Jul 2020
Egypt’s prime minister announced that construction will stop in heavily-populated areas in order to prevent 'random urbanization'. [...]

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