• Contribute
    BECOME A REGULAR CONTRIBUTOR
    If you would like to contribute regularly to CairoScene please send your CV and writing samples to info@cairoscene.com
    CONTRIBUTE AN ARTICLE
    If you have an article up your sleeve that you think is perfect for publication on CairoScene, fill in the form below, paste in your article and upload any relevant photos. If we think you're article works you'll be contacted with a publication date!
    Contribute An Article
  • Suggest Event
  • BookMark
  • Subscribe
Luxurious Campbell Gray Hotels to Open New Property by the Giza Pyramids
Listicles

Number of Khul' Cases in Egypt Ranked by Governorate

26 Nov 2020
Over the past decade, the number of khul’ cases have increased as women were increasingly empowered to utilize this legal right and gain more agency over their lives. Here are the number of successful khul’ cases in 2019, ranked by governorate. [...]
Downtown Cairo is Unifying Its Storefronts with Its Architectural Heritage
Arts & Culture

'The Guest' Starring Khaled El Sawy Arrives on Netflix This December

26 Nov 2020
Following rave regional and international reviews, Hadi El Bagoury’s 2018 release ‘Al Daif’, or ‘The Guest’, starring Khaled El Sawi, Ahmed Malek, Sherine Reda and Jamila Awad, will come to Netflix next month, December 2020. [...]
Ivory Suites Luxury Hotel Residences Coming Soon to Zayed
Arts & Culture

Oscar Selected Film 'Messages From the Sea' to Drop on Netflix

26 Nov 2020
The 2010 film was selected as the Egyptian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 83rd Academy Awards, and is now on its way to Netflix. [...]
Egypt to Participate in FIFA's First Arab Cup in 2021
Buzz

Al-Azhar Launches New Committee to Review 'Internet Fatwas'

25 Nov 2020
Al-Azhar is establishing a committee to moderate and monitor all fatwas before they are uploaded onto Al-Azhar’s official website and various social media platforms. [...]
Lamia Gouda's Facemasks are Made with an Oriental Twist
Fashion

Sherihan Auctions Dress For Beirut Explosion Victims

25 Nov 2020
Egyptian household name Sherihan, mostly commonly known for her hit fawazeer show in the 80s, has donated one of her signature gowns to help Lebanon get back on its feet following the horrific explosion that shook Beirut’s port in August. [...]
Downtown Cairo is Unifying Its Storefronts with Its Architectural Heritage
Buzz

Downtown Cairo is Unifying Its Storefronts with Its Architectural Heritage

28 Nov 2020
Downtown Cairo is celebrating its architectural heritage, which goes as far back as the medieval Mamluk era, by renovating its storefronts to better fit in with their timeless facades. [...]
Ivory Suites Luxury Hotel Residences Coming Soon to Zayed
Lifestyle

Ivory Suites Luxury Hotel Residences Coming Soon to Zayed

27 Nov 2020
Ivory Investments has come together with renowned architect Hany Saad to create Ivory Signature Suites, a hotel residency that exudes luxury with a modern sense of space. [...]
Egypt to Participate in FIFA's First Arab Cup in 2021
Buzz

Egypt to Participate in FIFA's First Arab Cup in 2021

27 Nov 2020
In anticipation of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, they're hosting FIFA's first Arab Cup, where all 22 of the participating Arab nations - Egypt included - will get to play in the same stadiums that will be used for the World Cup itself. [...]
Lamia Gouda's Facemasks are Made with an Oriental Twist
Fashion

Lamia Gouda's Facemasks are Made with an Oriental Twist

27 Nov 2020
First worn by on-screen starlet Arwa Gouda, the Yashmask - a cross between a face mask and a traditional yashmak - was made by her sister, Lamia Gouda, who launched her business to sell these aesthetic, Oriental-inspired pieces. [...]
Metropolitan School in New Cairo Promises World-Class Education
Lifestyle

Metropolitan School in New Cairo Promises World-Class Education

26 Nov 2020
With over 20 years of experience in international education, the Metropolitan School in New Cairo is opening its admissions to offer young students from as early as KG1 a chance to step into and understand a wider world. [...]
Nightlife Venues Can Now Stay Open Until 2AM
Buzz

Nightlife Venues Can Now Stay Open Until 2AM

25 Nov 2020
A clarification has been released regarding operating hours in anticipation of the second wave of COVID-19, extending the hours for night clubs and live venues with performances to 2 AM and 3 AM respectively. [...]
Week Month Year

AXA's State-of-the-Art Health Centre Opens at O1 New Cairo

AXA OneHealth Medical Center is now open at O1 New Cairo, and it's their biggest facility yet. And we're not just talking about its [...]

Emirates NBD-Egypt Launches ‘Mega Liabilities Campaign’ with EGP 2 Million Grand Prize and More

The fourth annual prize draw will also be giving awards of EGP 500,000 every month until the end of the year. [...]

These Popular Ramadan Series Have Been Honoured by the National Council for Human Rights

Egypt’s National Council for Human Right awarded three series for shedding light on a number of pertinent social issues, namely: [...]

Egypt to Participate in FIFA's First Arab Cup in 2021

In anticipation of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, they're hosting FIFA's first Arab Cup, where all 22 of the participating Arab nations - [...]

Wander the Valley of the Whales with 'Mount Dream' Tours

The trip from Mount Dream offers you the opportunity to learn about astrophysics, star constellations, check out the incredible whale [...]

This Local Brand Makes Brilliant (Non-COVID) Masks

With local brand ‘Mask It’, you can buy a completely customizable ‘low poly papercraft’ geometric mask which lets you become the unicorn of [...]

Adventurer Omar Samra Picked as Ambassador for Environmentalist Earthshot Prize

What does it take to save Earth by 2030? As an ambassador for the Earthshot Prize, backed by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Egyptian [...]

AXA's State-of-the-Art Health Centre Opens at O1 New Cairo

AXA OneHealth Medical Center is now open at O1 New Cairo, and it's their biggest facility yet. And we're not just talking about its [...]

Welcome to Winter Wonderland! Magical Festive Experience to Officially Open at ZED Park This Weekend

Get your mittens, bobble-hats and fur-lined coats ready… [...]

Little Blessings Bring Your Kids' Dream Rooms to Life

Little Blessings gives your children the chance to design their own dream rooms! [...]

The Walk of Cairo: Egypt's Latest High-Street is Coming to Sheikh Zayed

With five international restaurants in Egypt for the first time, Cairo's newest luxurious high street will be catering to your every need. [...]

Fawry Floods Social Media with Yellow Rectangles for New Charity Campaign

Charity just became a lot easier with the new tool’s easy payment service. [...]

Emirates NBD-Egypt Launches ‘Mega Liabilities Campaign’ with EGP 2 Million Grand Prize and More

The fourth annual prize draw will also be giving awards of EGP 500,000 every month until the end of the year. [...]

Egypt to Participate in FIFA's First Arab Cup in 2021

In anticipation of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, they're hosting FIFA's first Arab Cup, where all 22 of the participating Arab nations - [...]

Metropolitan School in New Cairo Promises World-Class Education

With over 20 years of experience in international education, the Metropolitan School in New Cairo is opening its admissions to offer young [...]

Nightlife Venues Can Now Stay Open Until 2AM

A clarification has been released regarding operating hours in anticipation of the second wave of COVID-19, extending the hours for night [...]

Emirates NBD-Egypt Launches ‘Mega Liabilities Campaign’ with EGP 2 Million Grand Prize and More

The fourth annual prize draw will also be giving awards of EGP 500,000 every month until the end of the year. [...]

Downtown Cairo is Unifying Its Storefronts with Its Architectural Heritage

Downtown Cairo is celebrating its architectural heritage, which goes as far back as the medieval Mamluk era, by renovating its storefronts [...]

Egypt to Participate in FIFA's First Arab Cup in 2021

In anticipation of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, they're hosting FIFA's first Arab Cup, where all 22 of the participating Arab nations - [...]

Lamia Gouda's Facemasks are Made with an Oriental Twist

First worn by on-screen starlet Arwa Gouda, the Yashmask - a cross between a face mask and a traditional yashmak - was made by her sister, [...]

Emirates NBD-Egypt Launches ‘Mega Liabilities Campaign’ with EGP 2 Million Grand Prize and More
Lifestyle

Emirates NBD-Egypt Launches ‘Mega Liabilities Campaign’ with EGP 2 Million Grand Prize and More

28 Nov 2020
The fourth annual prize draw will also be giving awards of EGP 500,000 every month until the end of the year. [...]
Editor's Picks
Best Staycation Deals for Summer in the City

Best Staycation Deals for Summer in the City

20 Aug 2020
We’ve compiled a list of some of the best room rates across Cairo for the ultimate staycation. [...]
Empower Academy is Every Girl’s Entryway into Football

Empower Academy is Every Girl’s Entryway into Football

17 Aug 2020
Make way for Egypt’s very first female-focused academy. [...]
Egypt is Getting Five New Museums in the Next Three Months

Egypt is Getting Five New Museums in the Next Three Months

20 Aug 2020
Egypt is set to open five new museums within the coming three months. Which one will you visit first? [...]
Dumping Hazardous Waste into Egypt’s Seas Can Result in a Life Sentence or a EGP 25 Million Fine

Dumping Hazardous Waste into Egypt’s Seas Can Result in a Life Sentence or a EGP 25 Million Fine

20 Aug 2020
Dumping any hazardous waste into Egypt’s seas can now result in a fine of up to EGP 25 million or a life sentence. [...]
SCENE TV
Luxurious Campbell Gray Hotels to Open New Property by the Giza Pyramids
Explore Egypt

Luxurious Campbell Gray Hotels to Open New Property by the Giza Pyramids

To be located next to the Kings Polo Academy and Equestrian Centre in Cairo, Campbell Gray Hotels' new establishment will directly overlook the Pyramids of Giza. [...]
Hurghada Boat Breaks World Record for Largest Glass Floor
Buzz

Hurghada Boat Breaks World Record for Largest Glass Floor

23 Nov 2020
A boat in Hurghada has just received the Guinness World Record for hosting the biggest glass floor in the world; it's 8 metres long and 4 metres wide, and as a whole it's over 32sqm. [...]
Egyptian Swimmer Shatters World Record for Highest Jump Out of Water with a Monofin
Buzz

Egyptian Swimmer Shatters World Record for Highest Jump Out of Water with a Monofin

23 Nov 2020
Egyptian swimmer Omar Shaaban has broken the Guinness World Record for the highest jump out of water wearing monfins, recorded at 2.30 metres high. [...]
'When We're Born' Starring Amir Eid to Represent Egypt at the Oscars
Arts & Culture

'When We're Born' Starring Amir Eid to Represent Egypt at the Oscars

25 Nov 2020
'When We're Born' - directed by Tamer Ezzat and starring big names like Amr Abed, Salma Hasan and Cairokee's Amir Eid - has been submitted to represent Egypt at the 2021 Oscars for the Best International Feature award. [...]
AXA's State-of-the-Art Health Centre Opens at O1 New Cairo
Lifestyle

AXA's State-of-the-Art Health Centre Opens at O1 New Cairo

24 Nov 2020
AXA OneHealth Medical Center is now open at O1 New Cairo, and it's their biggest facility yet. And we're not just talking about its physical size, as impressive as its 1,000+ square metres is. [...]
These Popular Ramadan Series Have Been Honoured by the National Council for Human Rights
Arts & Culture

These Popular Ramadan Series Have Been Honoured by the National Council for Human Rights

24 Nov 2020
Egypt’s National Council for Human Right awarded three series for shedding light on a number of pertinent social issues, namely: 'El-Ekhteyar', ‘El-Fetewa’ and ‘B 100 Wesh’. [...]
Amira Adeeb Launches Sporty Merch Line for Charity
Fashion

Amira Adeeb Launches Sporty Merch Line for Charity

23 Nov 2020
Video creator Amira Adeeb has made her fashion debut with the first collection from her self-titled streetwear merch line, just under a month ago in October, 2020. [...]
Alexandria Museum of Fine Arts to Showcase the Lost Works of Laurent Marcel Salinas
Arts & Culture

Alexandria Museum of Fine Arts to Showcase the Lost Works of Laurent Marcel Salinas

23 Nov 2020
The Alexandria Museum of Fine Arts has managed to get their hands on the lost works of the great artist Laurent Marcel Salina, and is currently preparing a very special exhibition to showcase them. [...]

follow CairoScene