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

Around Egypt is the New Virtual Tour App Enabling Users to Enter into Any Site in the Country

21 Apr 2020
The brainchild of Egypt VR and [34]ML, the idea came into fruition in 2018 and shortly after was launched as a beta version in 2019. [...]
Ladima Short Film Competition for Women in Africa is Now Open for Submissions
BUZZ

Egypt to Convert State-Owned Facilities to Coronavirus Isolation Units

21 Apr 2020
The Ministry of Social Solidarity is currently in the process of equipping various state-owned facilities across the nation to host 4,305 beds for COVID-19 patients. [...]
Vatrina is the New Platform Looking to Breathe New Life into Your Clothes and Reduce Fashion Waste
ARTS & CULTURE

Theatre Company ‘Cairo Show’ Announces Online Talent Competition Across the Arab World

21 Apr 2020
Winners will receive exclusive workshops with some of Cairo Show’s veteran stars and have the chance to join a Cairo Show production! [...]
‘Asrar El Nafs’ is the Podcast featuring Celebs Raising Mental Health Awareness in the Region
ARTS & CULTURE

Art Platform ‘Art Empowers’ is Combating COVID-19 Anxiety Through Online Art Therapy Workshops

21 Apr 2020
The online platform is giving amateur and professional artists the opportunity to express themselves through art. [...]
‘Beit El Sura’ Features Local and Global Filmmaking and Photography Experts in Masterclass Series
BUZZ

Egyptian Aircraft Full of Medical Aid Supplies is En Route to Washington D.C.

21 Apr 2020
The aircraft is scheduled to land today in Washington Dulles Airport to help the nation with the COVID-19 pandemic. [...]
Norshek Kicks Off New Site with Delivery in Cairo and Alexandria
LIFESTYLE

Norshek Kicks Off New Site with Delivery in Cairo and Alexandria

05 Jun 2020
The wellness brand is owned by none other than influencer Norshek Fawzy. [...]
Ladima Short Film Competition for Women in Africa is Now Open for Submissions
ARTS & CULTURE

Ladima Short Film Competition for Women in Africa is Now Open for Submissions

05 Jun 2020
The theme this year is experiences of women during the COVID-19 quarantine. [...]
Vatrina is the New Platform Looking to Breathe New Life into Your Clothes and Reduce Fashion Waste
Fashion

Vatrina is the New Platform Looking to Breathe New Life into Your Clothes and Reduce Fashion Waste

05 Jun 2020
The soon-to-launch platform allows you to get your clothes, redesigned, resold or donated, to reduce fashion waste. [...]
‘Asrar El Nafs’ is the Podcast featuring Celebs Raising Mental Health Awareness in the Region
LIFESTYLE

‘Asrar El Nafs’ is the Podcast featuring Celebs Raising Mental Health Awareness in the Region

27 May 2020
So far, the podcast has featured actress Arwa Gouda, and is set to feature footballer Ahmed Hassan Kouka and actress Tara Emad. [...]
‘Beit El Sura’ Features Local and Global Filmmaking and Photography Experts in Masterclass Series
ARTS & CULTURE

‘Beit El Sura’ Features Local and Global Filmmaking and Photography Experts in Masterclass Series

27 May 2020
The roster of filmmaking and photography experts include the likes of former head of the photo department at National Geographic and Pulitzer-prize winning photographer Michael Robinson Chavez. [...]
Asory's New Collection Supports Children with Down Syndrome
Fashion

Asory's New Collection Supports Children with Down Syndrome

27 May 2020
Their new collection of patchwork scarves and foulards are equally beautiful and altruistic. [...]
Week Month Year

Norshek Kicks Off New Site with Delivery in Cairo and Alexandria

The wellness brand is owned by none other than influencer Norshek Fawzy. [...]

Ladima Short Film Competition for Women in Africa is Now Open for Submissions

The theme this year is experiences of women during the COVID-19 quarantine. [...]

Vatrina is the New Platform Looking to Breathe New Life into Your Clothes and Reduce Fashion Waste

The soon-to-launch platform allows you to get your clothes, redesigned, resold or donated, to reduce fashion waste. [...]

Turn That Frown Upside Down with Sensodyne’s Star-Studded Song with Ahmed El Rouby

Turn it upside down and then use it to sing along with Ahemd El Ruby's jolly new song and video. [...]

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. [...]

Put Down That Basboosa Because Paradise Has Released a New Mistika & Pistachio Flavour

Paradise's latest creations comes at the prefect time: Ramadan. [...]

The Knowledge Hub Universities Launch Sweeping Virtual Exhibition Showcasing Students’ Work

TKH-Coventry University Virtual Exhibition features a wide range of work, featuring everything from animated videos, to innovative [...]

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

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

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. [...]

Norshek Kicks Off New Site with Delivery in Cairo and Alexandria

The wellness brand is owned by none other than influencer Norshek Fawzy. [...]

Ladima Short Film Competition for Women in Africa is Now Open for Submissions

The theme this year is experiences of women during the COVID-19 quarantine. [...]

Vatrina is the New Platform Looking to Breathe New Life into Your Clothes and Reduce Fashion Waste

The soon-to-launch platform allows you to get your clothes, redesigned, resold or donated, to reduce fashion waste. [...]

Norshek Kicks Off New Site with Delivery in Cairo and Alexandria

The wellness brand is owned by none other than influencer Norshek Fawzy. [...]

Ladima Short Film Competition for Women in Africa is Now Open for Submissions

The theme this year is experiences of women during the COVID-19 quarantine. [...]

Vatrina is the New Platform Looking to Breathe New Life into Your Clothes and Reduce Fashion Waste

The soon-to-launch platform allows you to get your clothes, redesigned, resold or donated, to reduce fashion waste. [...]

‘Asrar El Nafs’ is the Podcast featuring Celebs Raising Mental Health Awareness in the Region

So far, the podcast has featured actress Arwa Gouda, and is set to feature footballer Ahmed Hassan Kouka and actress Tara Emad. [...]

Editor's Picks
Ajour Consultancy Has Launched a New Program to Help Emerging Jewellery Brands

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

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

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… [...]
SCENE TV
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. [...]
EG BANK Invests $650k in Buy-Now-Pay-Later App Shahry
BUZZ

EG BANK Invests $650k in Buy-Now-Pay-Later App Shahry

20 May 2020
In another win for Egypt’s entrepreneurial landscape, EG BANK has announced its investment in Shahry, a FinTech startup that uses AI to calculate credit scores and approve users for virtual credit. [...]
Prove Your TikTok Prowess and Get a Free One-Year Subscription to Watch iT
BUZZ

Prove Your TikTok Prowess and Get a Free One-Year Subscription to Watch iT

20 May 2020
The streaming service has just launched a new TikTok competition and the top 10 winners are getting a free year’s subscription. [...]
Fashion Brand 'Nob" Releases Timely Collection of Tees Reflective Of Our Times
Fashion

Fashion Brand 'Nob" Releases Timely Collection of Tees Reflective Of Our Times

26 May 2020
The t-shirt collection encapsulates the range of emotions everybody's feeling during isolation. [...]
Help Keep This New Beautiful Downtown Cairo Hostel Alive
BUZZ

Help Keep This New Beautiful Downtown Cairo Hostel Alive

26 May 2020
A hostel with a difference, the renovated building was set to open its doors to backpackers in early 2020, before the pandemic hit. [...]
The Arab Film Archive Collects and Digitizes Arab Films Over the Span of 75 Years
ARTS & CULTURE

The Arab Film Archive Collects and Digitizes Arab Films Over the Span of 75 Years

26 May 2020
The archive aims to make Arab cinematic heritage accessible for research and academic purposes. [...]
Go On a Virtual Hike Up Mount Elbrus with Omar Samra
BUZZ

Go On a Virtual Hike Up Mount Elbrus with Omar Samra

25 May 2020
Omar Samra and Wild Guanabana are organising a virtual hike, this time to the top of Europe at the summit of Mount Elbrus! [...]
Turn That Frown Upside Down with Sensodyne’s Star-Studded Song with Ahmed El Rouby
BUZZ

Turn That Frown Upside Down with Sensodyne’s Star-Studded Song with Ahmed El Rouby

23 May 2020
Turn it upside down and then use it to sing along with Ahemd El Ruby's jolly new song and video. [...]
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