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How Shahira Fahmy Went from Award-Winning Egyptian Architect to Cannes Actress
Business

These 13 Egyptian Startups Just Made Forbes' Top 100 In The Middle East

17 Oct 2017
The leading business magazine rounded up the region's 100 startups with the most disruptive ideas and largest funding. Which Egyptian startups made it in the influential list? [...]
These 27 Recently Unearthed Photos From The 1800s Show What Life Was Really Like in Egypt
BUZZ

Egyptian Women Open Up About Their Sexual Harassment Experiences As #MeToo Trends Worldwide

16 Oct 2017
Actress Alyssa Milano started the campaign to show the magnitude of the problem, in the aftermath of the explosive allegations against media mogul Harvey Weinstein. [...]
Did Climate Change Cause Ancient Egyptian Civilization to End?
BUZZ

Iconic Downtown Cairo Cosmopolitan Hotel Gets A Makeover

17 Oct 2017
Part of a wider plan to revive the historic Downtown area. [...]
There's a New Campaign Aimed at Rescuing The Giza Zoo
Business

Egypt to Build Africa's Tallest Skyscraper

17 Oct 2017
Construction has already begun and it's set to be completed within 43 months to replace South Africa's Carlton Centre. [...]
Halloween is on Tuesday? The Basement Urban Pub Has Got This Covered
Eats

Halloween is on Tuesday? The Basement Urban Pub Has Got This Covered

19 Oct 2017
For the night is long and full of surprises. [...]
These 27 Recently Unearthed Photos From The 1800s Show What Life Was Really Like in Egypt
Listicles

These 27 Recently Unearthed Photos From The 1800s Show What Life Was Really Like in Egypt

19 Oct 2017
Mashable uncovered and published the stunning, historic snapshots. [...]
Did Climate Change Cause Ancient Egyptian Civilization to End?
BUZZ

Did Climate Change Cause Ancient Egyptian Civilization to End?

19 Oct 2017
It seems that it wasn't one weak link that brought down the mighty dynasty, but rather natural phenomena. [...]
There's a New Campaign Aimed at Rescuing The Giza Zoo
LIFESTYLE

There's a New Campaign Aimed at Rescuing The Giza Zoo

19 Oct 2017
The ambitious campaign wants to bring back the zoo's former glory. [...]
Noise101: Henry Saiz
SCENE NOISE

Noise101: Henry Saiz

19 Oct 2017
We caught up with Spanish household name Henry Saiz on his first visit to Egypt for insight on his latest travels, endeavours and shady aliases. [...]
Noise101: Mr. C
SCENE NOISE

Noise101: Mr. C

18 Oct 2017
We interview Richard West, the man behind Mr. C, Sycophant Slags, Indigo Kidz, and East LA Tek. [...]
Win A Trip To Europe For Playing Your Favourite Game
BUZZ

Win A Trip To Europe For Playing Your Favourite Game

18 Oct 2017
Mobile Shop is hosting a Switch Color game competition at Virgin's three branches. [...]
Week Month Year

Cairo Ranked World's Most Dangerous City for Women

Cairo has been ranked the worst mega city for women in the world in terms of sexual violence, economic opportunities, harmful cultural [...]

Egyptian Sexual Harassment Victim Who Was Publicly Shamed by Riham Said Disfigured in Revenge Attack

Somaya Ebeid made headlines in October 2015 when she stood up to her harasser and refused to go silent. And now she's claiming he went [...]

This Rooftop Arts Hub Is Changing the Coffee-Date Culture in Cairo

Instead of going out with your friends to have coffee or stuff your face with whatever is trending this month, you can now go enjoy live [...]

Egyptian Couple Become First in History to Enter Squash Finals

They became the first married couple to reach the men and women's finals for Professional Squash Association finals. [...]

Cairo Ranked World's Most Dangerous City for Women

Cairo has been ranked the worst mega city for women in the world in terms of sexual violence, economic opportunities, harmful cultural [...]

Egypt’s Newest Public Transport Service To Be Launched By Uber

Uber are planning a new operation set to serve all of Egypt’s governorates. [...]

Egyptian Sexual Harassment Victim Who Was Publicly Shamed by Riham Said Disfigured in Revenge Attack

Somaya Ebeid made headlines in October 2015 when she stood up to her harasser and refused to go silent. And now she's claiming he went [...]

The Best Social Media Reactions to Egypt's World Cup Qualifier Win

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National Geographic's DNA Analysis Concludes that Egyptians are Only 17% Arab

National Geographic answers the age-old question of whether Egyptians are genetically Arab or North African? Can you guess how much of [...]

9 Stunning Photos of the Newly Opened National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation

The newly opened museum is located in the heart of Al Fustat, housing between its walls 50,000 artifacts and the ancient natural lake of [...]

US Porn Studio Issues Casting Call for Auditions in Egypt

Casting starts next week for a three-week Pharaonic-themed production in the Los Angeles, California in June. [...]

Stop Whatever You’re Doing, Will Smith is in Cairo

It’s true! Our favourite man in black, Will Smith, has touched down in the motherland, Egypt! [...]

Cairo Ranked World's Most Dangerous City for Women

Cairo has been ranked the worst mega city for women in the world in terms of sexual violence, economic opportunities, harmful cultural [...]

Egyptian Sexual Harassment Victim Who Was Publicly Shamed by Riham Said Disfigured in Revenge Attack

Somaya Ebeid made headlines in October 2015 when she stood up to her harasser and refused to go silent. And now she's claiming he went [...]

Egyptian Women Open Up About Their Sexual Harassment Experiences As #MeToo Trends Worldwide

Actress Alyssa Milano started the campaign to show the magnitude of the problem, in the aftermath of the explosive allegations against [...]

Fayoum’s Famous Pottery-Making Village Is Hosting a Culture and Arts Festival

Tours, camp fires, pottery making, and safaris are just some of the activities the masterminds behind the festival have in mind. [...]

Halloween is on Tuesday? The Basement Urban Pub Has Got This Covered

For the night is long and full of surprises. [...]

These 27 Recently Unearthed Photos From The 1800s Show What Life Was Really Like in Egypt

Mashable uncovered and published the stunning, historic snapshots. [...]

Did Climate Change Cause Ancient Egyptian Civilization to End?

It seems that it wasn't one weak link that brought down the mighty dynasty, but rather natural phenomena. [...]

There's a New Campaign Aimed at Rescuing The Giza Zoo

The ambitious campaign wants to bring back the zoo's former glory. [...]

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Egyptian Sexual Harassment Victim Who Was Publicly Shamed by Riham Said Disfigured in Revenge Attack

Egyptian Sexual Harassment Victim Who Was Publicly Shamed by Riham Said Disfigured in Revenge Attack

16 Oct 2017
Somaya Ebeid made headlines in October 2015 when she stood up to her harasser and refused to go silent. And now she's claiming he went after her with a blade. [...]
Fayoum’s Famous Pottery-Making Village Is Hosting a Culture and Arts Festival

Fayoum’s Famous Pottery-Making Village Is Hosting a Culture and Arts Festival

16 Oct 2017
Tours, camp fires, pottery making, and safaris are just some of the activities the masterminds behind the festival have in mind. [...]
This Rooftop Arts Hub Is Changing the Coffee-Date Culture in Cairo

This Rooftop Arts Hub Is Changing the Coffee-Date Culture in Cairo

14 Oct 2017
Instead of going out with your friends to have coffee or stuff your face with whatever is trending this month, you can now go enjoy live music and mellow, relaxed nights. [...]
SCENE TV
How Shahira Fahmy Went from Award-Winning Egyptian Architect to Cannes Actress

How Shahira Fahmy Went from Award-Winning Egyptian Architect to Cannes Actress

01 Jun 2017
We catch up with the multi-talented architect-turned-actress at a villa she designed herself to discuss her rise to stardom, divorce from architecture, and one of her latest movies, La Camera De Claire, in which she stars alongside Oscar-Nominated actress Isabel Huppert, which premiered at Cannes. [...]
8 Gorgeous Photos of Ballerinas of Cairo Working Sahel through the Lens of Huawei P10
ARTS & CULTURE

8 Gorgeous Photos of Ballerinas of Cairo Working Sahel through the Lens of Huawei P10

17 Oct 2017
The pictures were all taken with the breakthrough invention that is the Huawei P10 and P10 Plus camera, which is only matched by actual professional cameras. And These photos prove just that. [...]
Shnit Short Film Festival Launches 5th Edition of Shnit Cairo Playground This Month
ARTS & CULTURE

Shnit Short Film Festival Launches 5th Edition of Shnit Cairo Playground This Month

17 Oct 2017
The prestigious short film festival runs simultaneously in Cairo, Bangkok, Buenos Aires, Moscow, Capetown, and more global film powerhouse cities. [...]
Zamalek’s Picasso Art Gallery Hosts Exhibitions by Artists Britt Botrous Ghali and Mohamed Ardash
ARTS & CULTURE

Zamalek’s Picasso Art Gallery Hosts Exhibitions by Artists Britt Botrous Ghali and Mohamed Ardash

18 Oct 2017
Norwegian artist Britt Botrous Ghali and Egyptian painter Mohamed Ardash's new Exhibitions at the Picasso are sublime. [...]
Zagazig Youth Launch Crowdfunding Campaign to Open the City’s First Independent Culture Space
ARTS & CULTURE

Zagazig Youth Launch Crowdfunding Campaign to Open the City’s First Independent Culture Space

18 Oct 2017
The campaign has been endorsed by a host of Egyptian intellectuals, including cartoonist Andeel and Room Art Space founder Ahmed Zidan, to spread culture in the capital of the Sharqia governorate. [...]
7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Egypt
Travel

7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Egypt

18 Oct 2017
Egypt definitely doesn't have a lack of cultural (and natural) greatness. [...]
Egypt to Be Featured in Sequel to BBC's Award-Winning Documentary Blue Planet
BUZZ

Egypt to Be Featured in Sequel to BBC's Award-Winning Documentary Blue Planet

18 Oct 2017
The voice of David Attenborough will once again lead the project and this time, they'll explore our two seas. [...]
Why Cairo is Freaking Out Over Kazaz
Eats

Why Cairo is Freaking Out Over Kazaz

17 Oct 2017
The Downtown joint now officially enjoys cult status. [...]
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Screening By Shnit @ Zawya

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19 Oct 2017
Dalidays @ French Institute In Cairo

Dalidays @ French Institute In Cairo

19 Oct 2017
The Show Goes On @ AUC Falaki

The Show Goes On @ AUC Falaki

19 Oct 2017
La Fête @ 24K

La Fête @ 24K

19 Oct 2017
Shnit X #CairoSaturdayWalks @ Downtown

Shnit X #CairoSaturdayWalks @ Downtown

19 Oct 2017
Casino Du Soir ft. Amie Sultan @ 1925

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19 Oct 2017
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Yehya Khalil @ Cairo Jazz Club
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Yehya Khalil @ Cairo Jazz Club

Date: 10/19/2017
Time: 10:00pm - 2:00am
Venue: Cairo Jazz Club
Screening By Shnit @ Zawya
Film

Screening By Shnit @ Zawya

Date: 10/19/2017
Time: 5:00pm - 12:0am
Venue: Zawya
Shnit Cairo Realtime Competition @ Downtown
Competition

Shnit Cairo Realtime Competition @ Downtown

Date: 10/19/2017
Time: 10:00pm - 1:00am
Venue: Downtown
DJ Mobbz @ The Tap Maadi
Clubs

DJ Mobbz @ The Tap Maadi

Date: 10/19/2017
Time: 10:00pm - 2:00am
Venue: The Tap Maadi
Dalidays @ French Institute In Cairo
Film

Dalidays @ French Institute In Cairo

Date: 10/19/2017
Time: 8:00pm - 12:0am
Venue: French Institute In Cairo
Physical Theater Workshop @ Bardo Clubhouse
Workshop

Physical Theater Workshop @ Bardo Clubhouse

Date: 10/19/2017
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Venue: Bardo Clubhouse
Filmmaking By Hala Galal @ Studio Zat
Workshop

Filmmaking By Hala Galal @ Studio Zat

Date: 10/19/2017
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Venue: Studio Zat
The Show Goes On @ AUC Falaki
Theatre

The Show Goes On @ AUC Falaki

Date: 10/19/2017
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Venue: AUC Falaki Theater
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CINEMA
Happy Family

Happy Family

GENRE:

Action

Animation

STARS:

Emily Watson

SHOWING AT: Bandar Cinema Maadi Galaxy Cineplex.cfcm [...]
6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain

6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain

GENRE:

Adventure

Biography

STARS:

Josh Hartnett

SHOWING AT: Family Cinema Galaxy Cineplex Galaxy Cineplex.cfcm [...]
Birth Of The Dragon

Birth Of The Dragon

GENRE:

Action

Biography

STARS:

Billy Magnussen

SHOWING AT: Galaxy Cineplex Renaissance Downtown [...]
Geostorm

Geostorm

GENRE:

Action

Sci-Fi

STARS:

Gerard Butler

SHOWING AT: Galaxy Cineplex.cfcm Golden Stars [...]
Human Flow

Human Flow

GENRE:

Documentary

STARS:

Israa Abboud

SHOWING AT: Galaxy Cineplex.cfcm VOX Cinemas Egypt [...]
Mother!

Mother!

GENRE:

Drama

Horror

STARS:

Jennifer Lawrence

SHOWING AT: Bandar Cinema Maadi Dandy Mall Galaxy Cineplex [...]
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