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10 Stunning Vintage Portraits of Bedouin Tribes in the Late 1800s

10 Stunning Vintage Portraits of Bedouin Tribes in the Late 1800s

Black and white photos of Bedouin nomads in Egypt and beyond emerged this week.

The Oasis Festival 2016 Glitters in Marrakech

The Oasis Festival 2016 Glitters in Marrakech

Timmy Mowafi takes a trip across North Africa to explore Morocco's burgeoning dance music scene at the second annual Oasis Festival in Marrakech, featuring some of the world's biggest deck dazzlers... and a lot of glitter..

Egyptian Author of 'Welad El Mara' Under Fire for Title of Her Book

Egyptian Author of 'Welad El Mara' Under Fire for Title of Her Book

Egyptian author Yasmine El Khatib is in the throws of a social media blitz over her new book, Welad El Mara.

10 Things You Never Knew About Mohamed Karim - The Guy Who's Everywhere

10 Things You Never Knew About Mohamed Karim - The Guy Who's Everywhere

He’s taking selfies with John Travolta, Sofia Vergara, and posing with Rami Malek at the Emmys. This man's living the fast life, and it’s safe to say Mohamed Karim is EVERYWHERE!

TE Pays for 4G Network to Become Egypt's Fourth Mobile Operator

28 Sep 2016

TE Pays for 4G Network to Become Egypt's Fourth Mobile Operator

Although Vodafone, Etisalat, and Orange have rejected the offer by the government for the 4G network, Telecom Egypt has paid to acquire the licence and is setting up to be Egypt's fourth mobile operator. more

Business & Politics

Is Sherihan Finally Making a Comeback to Egyptian Screens?

28 Sep 2016

Is Sherihan Finally Making a Comeback to Egyptian Screens?

We need all that beauty and charm back in our lives... more

BUZZ

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract to Unveil New Suite Named After Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub

28 Sep 2016

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract to Unveil New Suite Named After Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub

On October 22nd, Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub will be opening the third building of the Aswan Heart Centre, and to celebrate the occasion, the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract will be turning the iconic surgeon's favourite suite into a shrine commemorating the living legend's countless contributions. more

Travel

MomPreneurs: The Future of Egypt's Business Sector?

28 Sep 2016

MomPreneurs: The Future of Egypt's Business Sector?

Supermoms make the best businesswomen, but it's too bad they're the most discouraged entrepreneurs out there. Well, not anymore... more

LIFESTYLE

Video: Beautiful Ballerinas Dancing Around Cairo Will Make You Want to Buy a Tutu

27 Sep 2016

Video: Beautiful Ballerinas Dancing Around Cairo Will Make You Want to Buy a Tutu

Ballerinas of Cairo share their favourite moments with us and it is priceless. *twirl* more

LIFESTYLE

8 Mosalsalat You Can Binge-Watch With YouTube's Official New Arabic Series Hub

27 Sep 2016

8 Mosalsalat You Can Binge-Watch With YouTube's Official New Arabic Series Hub

Because we weren't already obsessed enough... more

Listicles

Shnit Pre-Party: The Best Curated Underground Lineup This Season

27 Sep 2016

Shnit Pre-Party: The Best Curated Underground Lineup This Season

This Friday the 30th, Shnit's pre-party in the Old French Consulate Building has the hottest underground lineup we have seen all year. Established talent and newcomers alike, Shnit has got you covered. more

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Random House: Jordanian Rock/Reggae Fusion Band Successfully Adopting a Neo Sufi Sound

27 Sep 2016

Random House: Jordanian Rock/Reggae Fusion Band Successfully Adopting a Neo Sufi Sound

We meet up with Jordanian band Random House, where we speak about the creation of the universe, Neo Sufism, and the role of media channels in shaping the Middle Eastern music scene. more

Abou Samra Debuts on Italian Imprint 'Lapsus Music'

25 Sep 2016

Abou Samra Debuts on Italian Imprint 'Lapsus Music'

Egyptian DJ/Producer Abou Samra released his first track on Italian label Lapsus Music, featuring in the label's 'Five Star - Suite 12' EP alongside four other artists. more

Single Review: Zahed Sultan's Cake & Butter

23 Sep 2016

Single Review: Zahed Sultan's Cake & Butter

New music available from Kuwaiti multimedia artist Zahed Sultan; we listen to and review his take on alternative rock. more

28 Sep 2016

Brand New Nile-Side Lounge 'Breezes' is Open at the Ramses HIlton

Take in one of the finest views the city has to offer at Cairo's newest hotspot. more

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Human Rights Watch Releases Harrowing Accounts of Torture at Cairo's Tora Maximum Security Prison

28 Sep 2016

Human Rights Watch Releases Harrowing Accounts of Torture at Cairo's Tora Maximum Security Prison

An epileptic hunger-striker was beaten within an inch of his life, according to one account. more

Business & Politics

8 Times Egyptian Social Media Reacted Hilariously to Going Back to School

28 Sep 2016

8 Times Egyptian Social Media Reacted Hilariously to Going Back to School

Memes, status updates, and viral posts fill the Internet as social media reacts to going back to school. And it's pretty amusing. #NoComplaints more

Listicles

7 New On Point Arab Emojis You'll be Using Every Day

28 Sep 2016

7 New On Point Arab Emojis You'll be Using Every Day

Because the little dancer emoji just doesn't cut it when you desperately need to let out a nice long zaghroota. more

Listicles

Leopard Escapes Farm and Kills 9-Year-Old Girl on Giza Outskirts

27 Sep 2016

Leopard Escapes Farm and Kills 9-Year-Old Girl on Giza Outskirts

On Sunday, a nine-year-old girl was killed by a leopard that allegedly escaped a farm in the village Kafr Hamid on the outskirts of the Giza district. more

BUZZ

Russia Lifts Ban on Egyptian Fruit and Vegetable Imports

27 Sep 2016

Russia Lifts Ban on Egyptian Fruit and Vegetable Imports

Egypt announces that Russia has lifted their ban on Egyptian fruits and vegetable after Egypt reversed their decision to reject a shipment of Russian wheat earlier this month. more

Business & Politics

The Food Market at Westown Hub is Literally the Most Family Fun You Could Have This Weekend

27 Sep 2016

The Food Market at Westown Hub is Literally the Most Family Fun You Could Have This Weekend

Family? Good. Fun? Good! Food? GOOD! more

BUZZ

Over 14,000 Saudi Women Sign Petition Calling for the Abolishment of Male Guardianship

27 Sep 2016

Over 14,000 Saudi Women Sign Petition Calling for the Abolishment of Male Guardianship

Saudi women don't want to be treated like four-year-olds anymore, thank you very much! more

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UBER Teams Up with Etisalat to Offer FREE RIDES!

Yeah, you read that right: FREE! more

10 Things You Never Knew About Mohamed Karim - The Guy Who's Everywhere

He’s taking selfies with John Travolta, Sofia Vergara, and posing with Rami Malek at the Emmys. This man's living the fast life, and it’s safe to say Mohamed Karim is EVERYWHERE! more

Italy Begins 11 Direct Flights To Sharm In October

Italian tourist investors double down on Egypt's Red Sea resort. more

Campaign to Bring Coldplay to Egypt Amasses Huge Following

A Facebook page may be responsible for bringing Coldplay to Egypt. Fingers crossed! more

An Egyptian Woman Becomes the First Ever Female Director of the London School of Economics

Egyptian-born Dame Nemat Shafik just became the first woman to be appointed Director of LSE, one of the world's most prestigious academic institutions. more

Egypt's First Ever Solar-Generated Electricity Plant Opening this Month

KarmSolar is set to open the country's first solar-powered electricity station on September 25th. more

The Giza Pyramids Will Now Be Run By Private Companies

Aiming to curb the downfall of tourism, Egypt's government decided to hire three companies to manage, maintain and secure the Giza complex. more

UBER Teams Up with Etisalat to Offer FREE RIDES!

Yeah, you read that right: FREE! more

Muslim Scholar Says It’s Okay to Rape Non-Muslim Women to Humiliate Them

Video of female Muslim scholar resurfaces amid Cologne sex attacks as she justifies the rape of non-Muslim women by Muslim men. more

Jordan Removes Religion from New Smart ID Cards

Jordan's new smart IDs will no longer indicate the cardholder's religion. more

Egyptian Wives Ranked #1 Internationally for Beating Their Husbands

Official statistics show that almost 30 percent of women beat their husbands. more

17 Pools You Can Use In Cairo (And How Much They Cost)

The weather is getting hotter by the second... more

UBER Teams Up with Etisalat to Offer FREE RIDES!

Yeah, you read that right: FREE! more

10 Things You Never Knew About Mohamed Karim - The Guy Who's Everywhere

He’s taking selfies with John Travolta, Sofia Vergara, and posing with Rami Malek at the Emmys. This man's living the fast life, and it’s safe to say Mohamed Karim is EVERYWHERE! more

Campaign to Bring Coldplay to Egypt Amasses Huge Following

A Facebook page may be responsible for bringing Coldplay to Egypt. Fingers crossed! more

A Brand New Luxury Cinema Just Opened in Cairo, and it is Epic

Launching their first phase during Eid, the Galaxy Cineplex in Cairo Festival City is destined to be the largest in Egypt – bigger, fancier, geekier, and just damn epic. more

Brand New Nile-Side Lounge 'Breezes' is Open at the Ramses HIlton

Take in one of the finest views the city has to offer at Cairo's newest hotspot. more

Human Rights Watch Releases Harrowing Accounts of Torture at Cairo's Tora Maximum Security Prison

An epileptic hunger-striker was beaten within an inch of his life, according to one account. more

TE Pays for 4G Network to Become Egypt's Fourth Mobile Operator

Although Vodafone, Etisalat, and Orange have rejected the offer by the government for the 4G network, Telecom Egypt has paid to acquire the licence and is setting up to be Egypt's fourth mobile operator. more

Is Sherihan Finally Making a Comeback to Egyptian Screens?

We need all that beauty and charm back in our lives... more

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26 Sep 2016

A Brand New Luxury Cinema Just Opened in Cairo, and it is Epic

Launching their first phase during Eid, the Galaxy Cineplex in Cairo Festival City is destined to be the largest in Egypt – bigger, fancier, geekier, and just damn epic. more

7 Hilarious Reactions to Sisi's Plea for Our Spare Change

26 Sep 2016

7 Hilarious Reactions to Sisi's Plea for Our Spare Change

So, apparently, Egypt is taking tips in spare change now... more

Marriott Acquires Starwood For $13.6 Billion, Becoming World's Largest Hotel Company

26 Sep 2016

Marriott Acquires Starwood For $13.6 Billion, Becoming World's Largest Hotel Company

The $13.8 billion merger makes the Marriott the largest hotel company in the world. The deal, proposed a year ago, finally went through as China agrees to the merger despite fears of creating a hotel monopoly. more

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28 Sep 2016

Asia Madani @ Zigzag

Asia Madani @ Zigzag

28 Sep 2016

Random House / Safi @ Cairo Jazz Club

Random House / Safi @ Cairo Jazz Club

29 Sep 2016

Hisham Kharma @ El Sawy Culturewheel

Hisham Kharma @ El Sawy Culturewheel

29 Sep 2016

Funk & Disco W/ Abdo @ The Tap East

Funk & Disco W/ Abdo @ The Tap East

29 Sep 2016

Mohareb (Warrior) Camp @ Sinaway Lagoon

Mohareb (Warrior) Camp @ Sinaway Lagoon

29 Sep 2016

Fairouz T / Special K @ Cairo Jazz Club

Fairouz T / Special K @ Cairo Jazz Club

30 Sep 2016