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‘Odd Behaviour’ Remixes Ancient Egyptian Icons through Urban Art
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Egyptian Government Launches National Climate Change Strategy

21 May 2022
The National Strategy for Climate Change 2050 seeks to enact a series of long-term policies to help the country tackle this global issue. [...]
Delve Into This Classic Yet Contemporary Home Rendered by Maads
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Delve Into This Classic Yet Contemporary Home Rendered by Maads

21 May 2022
For those seeking vintage aesthetics within spaces that still feel contemporary, Maads Designs managed to visualise this balanced fantasy. [...]
Mirna Nakhla's Eterna Swimwear Serves Curves for Days
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Mirna Nakhla's Eterna Swimwear Serves Curves for Days

21 May 2022
The ultimate swimsuit is one that makes you feel good about yourself. In the case of designer Mirna Nakhla, that meant vintage-inspired swimwear that accentuates femininity. [...]
National Committee for the Elimination of FGM is Going Door to Door
Lifestyle

National Committee for the Elimination of FGM is Going Door to Door

21 May 2022
Under the slogan ‘Protect Her from FGM’, the programme hopes to raise awareness on women's issues and to promote their basic rights. [...]
Afroto Releases Fifth Track ‘Mareed’ From Upcoming Album ‘San Stefano’
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Afroto Releases Fifth Track ‘Mareed’ From Upcoming Album ‘San Stefano’

21 May 2022
Produced by fan-favorite Marwan Moussa, the duo find solace in each other in their latest collaboration of ‘Mareed’. [...]
Mind The Gap: Architect Eman Hussein’s Analogy of Humanity
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Mind The Gap: Architect Eman Hussein’s Analogy of Humanity

20 May 2022
Looking back at the state of the world during lockdown, the exhibit explores human individuality and collective existence by representing Earth’s shifting continents with puzzle pieces. [...]
There's a New Asian Supermarket in Maadi, and It's Called Miu Miu
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There's a New Asian Supermarket in Maadi, and It's Called Miu Miu

20 May 2022
When you head there, tell them we sent you. *wink* [...]
The Cairo Angels Makes Undisclosed Investment Kenyan Fintech FlexPay
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The Cairo Angels Makes Undisclosed Investment Kenyan Fintech FlexPay

20 May 2022
Through its Cairo Angels Syndicate Fund, the Egyptian group’s investment marks its first in Africa. [...]
Auto Giant Stellantis Plans Electric Car Factory in Egypt
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Auto Giant Stellantis Plans Electric Car Factory in Egypt

20 May 2022
Stellantis has an ambitious expansion plan for their entrance into the Egyptian market by producing low-cost electric vehicles. [...]
Here’s What We Know About this Secret Society
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Here’s What We Know About this Secret Society

20 May 2022
This secret society gathers from the shadows of mundanity to bring out that inner child crying inside all of us, whose creativity has been stifled time and time again as we grew up. [...]
Shawlaki Transforms from a Dessert Shop to an All-Day Dining Hotspot
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Shawlaki Transforms from a Dessert Shop to an All-Day Dining Hotspot

20 May 2022
If you're heading out around the Sheikh Zayed area, you should definitely pass by and check it out. [...]
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We Don't Need a Visa for Street Eat’s Mediterranean and Mexican Tour

Offering Greek, Italian, and Mexican street foods, Street Eat is bringing us a three way of multicultural chunky wraps, sandwiches, and [...]

Mohamed Ramadan is Starring in a New Movie Called 'Number One'

Rapper and actor Mohamed Ramadan announced that the film will not only be screened in Egypt, but the entirety of the Arab World. [...]

The Grand Egyptian Museum is Finally Slated for Completion in June

The Grand Egyptian Museum has finally received a series of final dates, signalling an end to the construction of this long-awaited tourist [...]

A Walk Through Downtown Cairo’s Timeless Architecture

With iconic architecture, dramatic facades and delicate balconies, the buildings of Downtown Cairo are rich in history, with stories that [...]

6 Stunning Soma Bay Stays

A popular playground for A-list celebs and beachgoers, this coastal resort on the Red Sea is a hot spot for summer fun. [...]

New Unified Payment Card Could Be Used for Everything in Egypt

The government is creating a unified card to help shift Egypt into a cashless society, and achieve financial inclusion. [...]

Al Mokattam Plateau to Be Developed for EGP 32 Billion

The development hopes to capitalize on the city views of Al Mokattam Plateau. [...]

Eat Your Heart Out Through the Mediterranean at New Cairo's Fatima

You can have five cuisines without having to go to five different restaurants. [...]

Cairo's Airport Road Closed for Development

The Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation has announced that an alternate route to the airport is available through the [...]

Best Rap Releases of the Week 26

It’s been a long week, so treat yourself to the best releases of the past seven days from the MENA and diaspora rap scene. [...]

Cairo's Best 9 Restaurants for Chicken Wings

From traditional tangy Buffalo to ultra-crispy Korean fried versions, we're here to make you live your best chicken wing life. [...]

El Gouna Film Festival to Go On As Planned After Plaza Fire

Samih Sawiris, Chairman of Orascom Development Holding, releases a statement on the fire that erupted in The Festival Plaza at El Gouna [...]

A Walk Through Downtown Cairo’s Timeless Architecture

With iconic architecture, dramatic facades and delicate balconies, the buildings of Downtown Cairo are rich in history, with stories that [...]

Calories: The Eatery Making Sure You Always Know What You're Eating

Whether you’re doing keto, low carb, detoxing or whatever else, they have something for every diet. [...]

It Took This Burger Joint '25 Rounds' of Trials to Exist

Everything at 25 Rounds is made by them from scratch including their special sauces and fresh fluffy burger buns which they bake themselves [...]

Say Yes to These Dresses by Maram Borhan

After travelling the world collaborating with design houses to create capsule collections for her boutique, Borhan was determined to bring [...]

Delve Into This Classic Yet Contemporary Home Rendered by Maads

For those seeking vintage aesthetics within spaces that still feel contemporary, Maads Designs managed to visualise this balanced fantasy. [...]

Egyptian Government Launches National Climate Change Strategy

The National Strategy for Climate Change 2050 seeks to enact a series of long-term policies to help the country tackle this global issue. [...]

Mirna Nakhla's Eterna Swimwear Serves Curves for Days

The ultimate swimsuit is one that makes you feel good about yourself. In the case of designer Mirna Nakhla, that meant vintage-inspired [...]

National Committee for the Elimination of FGM is Going Door to Door

Under the slogan ‘Protect Her from FGM’, the programme hopes to raise awareness on women's issues and to promote their basic rights. [...]

Why Nubian Eatery Beit Yasser is King of the Hill on This Aswan Island
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Why Nubian Eatery Beit Yasser is King of the Hill on This Aswan Island

21 May 2022
Getting to Am Yasser’s place is a journey on its own. You have to take a boat from Aswan and then climb around 500 meters up a steep hill to get to the top of the islands. Trust us, it's worth it. [...]
From Athens to Cairo: Kalamaki Shows A Whole New Side of Greek Cuisine
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From Athens to Cairo: Kalamaki Shows A Whole New Side of Greek Cuisine

21 May 2022
You can finally have kalamaki in Cairo thanks to the city's newest eatery. [...]
Veteran Actor Samir Sabri Has Passed Away
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Veteran Actor Samir Sabri Has Passed Away

20 May 2022
Sabri's funeral proceedings will be held tomorrow in Sheikh Zayed. [...]
Felukah & Dounia Release New Single ‘Say Hi to my Demons’
Noise

Felukah & Dounia Release New Single ‘Say Hi to my Demons’

20 May 2022
“Spicy shatta shorty she roll Egyptian loud” has to be one of the hardest lines in the history of MENA rap – dare we say, in the history of rap ever. [...]
You Will Soon Be Able to Read All Naguib Mahfouz Books Online for Free
Arts & Culture

You Will Soon Be Able to Read All Naguib Mahfouz Books Online for Free

20 May 2022
‘The Harafish’ marks the first of the Nobel laureate’s writings to get uploaded on Hindawi Foundation’s website, with the rest of his complete collection to follow soon. [...]
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You Will Soon Be Able to Read All Naguib Mahfouz Books Online for Free
Arts & Culture

You Will Soon Be Able to Read All Naguib Mahfouz Books Online for Free

‘The Harafish’ marks the first of the Nobel laureate’s writings to get uploaded on Hindawi Foundation’s website, with the rest of his complete collection to follow soon. [...]
High-Speed Electric Train Line to Be Extended to Western Desert
Buzz

High-Speed Electric Train Line to Be Extended to Western Desert

19 May 2022
The ministry has announced that the train line’s second phase will run through Fayoum, Aswan and Abu Simbel, and then go towards Toshka and East Owainat in the Western Desert. [...]
BAOGR Just Made Its Way to New Cairo, and We're Obsessed
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BAOGR Just Made Its Way to New Cairo, and We're Obsessed

19 May 2022
We like bao buns and we cannot lie -- especially when they're in New Cairo. [...]
Extraterrestrial Stone in Egypt Could Unlock Secrets of the Universe
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Extraterrestrial Stone in Egypt Could Unlock Secrets of the Universe

19 May 2022
After a decade, a team at the University of Johannesburg may have finally figured out the story of a stone that landed in Egypt in 1996 - and its astounding cosmic implications. [...]
UAE Electronics Platform NorthLadder Scores $10M Convertible Note
Business

UAE Electronics Platform NorthLadder Scores $10M Convertible Note

19 May 2022
The startup, which facilitates the frictionless trade of second-hand electronics will look to expand geographically, with KSA in its crosshairs. [...]
Ministry of Communications Launch First Free Technology Training Grant
Lifestyle

Ministry of Communications Launch First Free Technology Training Grant

19 May 2022
The grant is meant to help students develop their technological, personal and leadership skills through a distinguished and advanced training programme. [...]
SELECT 154: Mixed by Rish
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SELECT 154: Mixed by Rish

19 May 2022
The latest edition of SceneNoise’s long running mix series sees Jordanian house maestro, Rish, join us for a flawlessly curated and diverse one-hour mix of his favorite tunes. [...]
Explore Peru With Omar Samra & Wild Guanabana
Explore Egypt

Explore Peru With Omar Samra & Wild Guanabana

19 May 2022
Led by founder and famed Egyptian mountaineer Omar Samra, this expedition will invite hikers to immerse themselves in Peru’s endlessly rich cultural heritage. [...]

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