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10 Photos From the 7th Edition of Cairo's Drums & Folkloric Arts Festival
BUZZ

Egyptian Company To Use Medtronic’s Open Source Design to Manufacture Ventilators in Car Factories

01 Apr 2020
The move echoes that of automotive giants such as General Motors, Ford, and Tesla stepping up to meet global shortages. [...]
New York Public Library Releases Free App with 300,000 Books
BUZZ

Egypt’s Ministry of Health Launches New Hotlines for Psychological Support During Quarantine

01 Apr 2020
The hotlines are just one element in a growing network of mental health services in light of the pandemic. [...]
Coca Interiors Will Virtually Redesign Your Living Room for Free this Month
BUZZ

Users Renewing Their Data or Phone Bundles via Electronic Payment Will Receive 30 Times their Bundle

01 Apr 2020
The Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology are gifting users with 30 times their data and phone bundles for free. [...]
Hike Sinai’s Mountains and Learn to Live Like a Bedouin - From Your Phone Screen
BUZZ

‘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 small-to-medium sized items across Cairo. [...]
The Ministry of Health and Population is Releasing an App on Everything You Could Need for COVID-19
ARTS & CULTURE

Egypt’s Supreme Council of Culture Launches Poetry, Playwriting and Caricature Competitions

01 Apr 2020
Egypt’s Supreme Council of Culture has launched poetry, playwriting and caricature competitions to encourage the youth to cultivate their artistic talents while staying at home. [...]
Ajour Consultancy Has Launched a New Program to Help Emerging Jewellery Brands
Fashion

Ajour Consultancy Has Launched a New Program to Help Emerging Jewellery Brands

10 Apr 2020
The program was launched in light of the difficult circumstances business owners are facing during quarantine. [...]
New York Public Library Releases Free App with 300,000 Books
BUZZ

New York Public Library Releases Free App with 300,000 Books

10 Apr 2020
The app includes over 800,000 digitized items as well as its book collection. [...]
Coca Interiors Will Virtually Redesign Your Living Room for Free this Month
LIFESTYLE

Coca Interiors Will Virtually Redesign Your Living Room for Free this Month

10 Apr 2020
All you need to do is send them a few snaps of your home. [...]
Hike Sinai’s Mountains and Learn to Live Like a Bedouin - From Your Phone Screen
BUZZ

Hike Sinai’s Mountains and Learn to Live Like a Bedouin - From Your Phone Screen

10 Apr 2020
The Red Sea Mountain Trail is letting us peer into Bedouin life, with all its rich history, without actually stepping foot outside our door. [...]
The Ministry of Health and Population is Releasing an App on Everything You Could Need for COVID-19
BUZZ

The Ministry of Health and Population is Releasing an App on Everything You Could Need for COVID-19

09 Apr 2020
Live tracking, guidelines, ambulances, and other features are among the services that will be available in the app. [...]
The World Health Organization Has Said that 85% of Egyptian COVID-19 Cases Don’t Need Medication
BUZZ

The World Health Organization Has Said that 85% of Egyptian COVID-19 Cases Don’t Need Medication

09 Apr 2020
The statement was made in light of demographic intricacies like age. [...]
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Cadbury Celebrates Egypt’s Unsung Heroes During Corona Crisis

We've seen plenty of gestures of goodwill during the COVID-19 lockdown, but Cadbury Egypt is celebrating those taking the matter in their [...]

EGP One Million Up for Grabs as Bank ABC Works to Make You Richer

Imagine waking up and finding an extra one million pounds in your bank account... Bank ABC’s latest offerings could make that fantasy a [...]

This ‘Virtual Clinic’ Platform is Offering Two Free E-Check Ups to Patients in Egypt & Middle East

Ember Medical makes it possible for doctors and patients to uphold social distancing tactics with virtual clinics that allow live video and [...]

9 Educational Podcasts that Will Make the Most of Your Quaran-Time

While the nation’s kids are bristling against their now literal ‘home’ work, grown-ups are revelling in the chance to learn again. Here are [...]

ALEXBANK Launches Women's Initiative Ghalya at the Women Economic Forum

The initiative is part of ALEXBANK's CSR programmes empowering women and giving them the tools to lead and succeed. [...]

Dettol Donates Disinfectants to Abul-Reesh Children’s Hospital and 57357 Children’s Cancer Hospital

With thousands of children treated at the Abul-Reesh and 57357 hospitals a year, Dettol has stepped forward to help protect some of the [...]

Carrefour Implements Strict Measures to Protect Customers and Staff Against Coronavirus

The hypermarket chain has started applying strict measures as an attempt to create a safer environment for their shoppers and staff members [...]

Orange Egypt Donates EGP 5 Million to Aid Families Dependent on Daily Incomes During COVID-19 Crisis

The telecom operator will financially support Egyptian families whose daily income has been affected by the precautionary measures Egypt [...]

Ramadan Mosalsalat Guide 2019

Everything you need to know about the 29 Mosalsals hitting your screen this Ramadan. [...]

Basma Wahba Talk Show Suspended After Maged El-Masry Makes Racist Remarks On-Air

Egypt's Media Syndicate took the show off air with immediate effect, for violating 'professional and ethical standards'. [...]

Egypt to Plant 100 Million Olive Trees Across the Country by 2022

We're no mathematicians, but that works out at around one tree for every Egyptian citizen... [...]

Kenda Interiors: Cairo's Stunning Furniture Showroom is Finally in Sahel

No more strapping furniture on the roof of your car... [...]

Cadbury Celebrates Egypt’s Unsung Heroes During Corona Crisis

We've seen plenty of gestures of goodwill during the COVID-19 lockdown, but Cadbury Egypt is celebrating those taking the matter in their [...]

9 Educational Podcasts that Will Make the Most of Your Quaran-Time

While the nation’s kids are bristling against their now literal ‘home’ work, grown-ups are revelling in the chance to learn again. Here are [...]

Better Work Has Set Foot in Egypt to Improve Sweatshop Conditions and Drive Profit

Under the ILO, the initiative will make economic and social progress closer within our reach. [...]

150 Startups and Counting: V-Lab’s Mohamed Hamza Tells Us What ‘Acceleration’ Really Takes

We talk to the associate director behind the award-winning accelerator to find out why V-Lab’s approach stands out from the rest, and how [...]

Ajour Consultancy Has Launched a New Program to Help Emerging Jewellery Brands

The program was launched in light of the difficult circumstances business owners are facing during quarantine. [...]

New York Public Library Releases Free App with 300,000 Books

The app includes over 800,000 digitized items as well as its book collection. [...]

Coca Interiors Will Virtually Redesign Your Living Room for Free this Month

All you need to do is send them a few snaps of your home. [...]

Hike Sinai’s Mountains and Learn to Live Like a Bedouin - From Your Phone Screen

The Red Sea Mountain Trail is letting us peer into Bedouin life, with all its rich history, without actually stepping foot outside our door. [...]

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7 Places in Egypt that Deliver Your Workout Equipment to Your Doorstep

7 Places in Egypt that Deliver Your Workout Equipment to Your Doorstep

27 Mar 2020
Just because you’re stuck at home right now, doesn’t mean you have an excuse not to stay fit. [...]
Get Back on Cairo’s Streets Through This Virtual Photography Exhibition

Get Back on Cairo’s Streets Through This Virtual Photography Exhibition

28 Mar 2020
Egypt’s first virtual photo exhibition is exactly what we need to zhuzh up our long-distance relationship with Cairo. [...]
Kojak to Donate 100% of Proceeds from Special Sale to Abbasiya Fever Hospital

Kojak to Donate 100% of Proceeds from Special Sale to Abbasiya Fever Hospital

26 Mar 2020
To help them in the fight against the Coronavirus, Kojak will donate 100% of proceeds from a special sale to help Abbasiya Fever Hospital buy equipment. [...]
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10 Photos From the 7th Edition of Cairo's Drums & Folkloric Arts Festival

10 Photos From the 7th Edition of Cairo's Drums & Folkloric Arts Festival

21 Apr 2019
In its 7th edition, the Drums and Folkloric Arts Festival brings drumming and dancing troupes from over 20 countries for a slew of striking performances in the heart of Islamic Cairo. [...]
Photopia Launches Free Online Educational Program by Expert Local and Regional Photographers
ARTS & CULTURE

Photopia Launches Free Online Educational Program by Expert Local and Regional Photographers

08 Apr 2020
Photopia is keen on supporting the photography community in Egypt by continuing to be an educational platform available for all. [...]
9 Educational Podcasts that Will Make the Most of Your Quaran-Time
LIFESTYLE

9 Educational Podcasts that Will Make the Most of Your Quaran-Time

07 Apr 2020
While the nation’s kids are bristling against their now literal ‘home’ work, grown-ups are revelling in the chance to learn again. Here are nine educational podcasts - all available on Anghami - to get those gears going… [...]
Mosque Madrassa of Sultan Barquq is Now Available to Tour Online
BUZZ

Mosque Madrassa of Sultan Barquq is Now Available to Tour Online

08 Apr 2020
The site is the first Islamic era spot to join the list of the Ministry of Tourism's new virtual tours. [...]
150 Startups and Counting: V-Lab’s Mohamed Hamza Tells Us What ‘Acceleration’ Really Takes
Business

150 Startups and Counting: V-Lab’s Mohamed Hamza Tells Us What ‘Acceleration’ Really Takes

08 Apr 2020
We talk to the associate director behind the award-winning accelerator to find out why V-Lab’s approach stands out from the rest, and how they’re always evolving to better understand and serve their startups. [...]
The TriFactory is Taking You for A Run Across Cairo to Help Secure Ventilators for COVID-19
BUZZ

The TriFactory is Taking You for A Run Across Cairo to Help Secure Ventilators for COVID-19

08 Apr 2020
The Trifactory has revamped their Ramadan tradition for these quarantined times. [...]
Egypt’s Local Designers Dance Around Andalusia in this Dreamy Spanish Campaign
Fashion

Egypt’s Local Designers Dance Around Andalusia in this Dreamy Spanish Campaign

08 Apr 2020
The collaborative shoot is Flare PR’s eighth multi brand editorial. [...]
Watch It is Giving Medical Workers a Year’s Subscription for Free
BUZZ

Watch It is Giving Medical Workers a Year’s Subscription for Free

08 Apr 2020
The streaming platform has done this in a show of appreciation for the hard work by medical professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. [...]
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47 Meters Down: Uncaged

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