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

5 Kickass Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs This Summer

19 Jul 2017
From Facebook’s massive online business course to tech bootcamps in Cairo and Beirut, to Cartier’s prestigious entrepreneurship competition, the next few months are abuzz with activities for women in MENA. [...]
There's a New Eco-City Mega Project Being Built in El-Alamein
BUZZ

EgyptAir: You Can Fly to Sahel Starting This Weekend

19 Jul 2017
EgyptAir is operating two flights to the north coast every weekend this summer. [...]
Egyptian Makers Invent a “Candy-Floss” Robot that Is Now Hitting New York
ARTS & CULTURE

A 'Halal Guide to Mind Blowing Sex' Was Published Last Week

17 Jul 2017
The book's author decided to remain anonymous and chose the alias of 'Umm Muladhat' instead. [...]
Truecaller: Egypt 10th Top Spammed Country
BUZZ

6IX Degrees Just Revealed The Lineup for This Long Weekend, and It's Insane

18 Jul 2017
Partying with international mega stars? Check! [...]
Meet the Man Behind Swvl, the Startup That Just Landed $500,000 From Careem
Business

Meet the Man Behind Swvl, the Startup That Just Landed $500,000 From Careem

20 Jul 2017
In less than a year, he grew over 50,000 users for his young ride-sharing startup. Now, as he scores a massive fund from Careem, Mostafa Kandil unveils his plans to reinvent public transportation in one of the world's most populated countries. [...]
There's a New Eco-City Mega Project Being Built in El-Alamein
BUZZ

There's a New Eco-City Mega Project Being Built in El-Alamein

20 Jul 2017
The eco-city is meant to take over the North Coast and essentially alter it to be a more sustainable area that helps to develop Egypt's tourism, agricultural, residential, and industrial sectors. [...]
Egyptian Makers Invent a “Candy-Floss” Robot that Is Now Hitting New York
BUZZ

Egyptian Makers Invent a “Candy-Floss” Robot that Is Now Hitting New York

20 Jul 2017
The four child inventors have racked up several awards in Cairo and are now setting off to represent Egypt at the World Maker Faire held in the Big Apple. [...]
Truecaller: Egypt 10th Top Spammed Country
BUZZ

Truecaller: Egypt 10th Top Spammed Country

20 Jul 2017
The Truecaller report states that Egyptians receive a total of 10 unknown calls every month. [...]
Long Weekend Alert: The CairoScene Guide to Beaching, Hermiting, and Other Destruction
Listicles

Long Weekend Alert: The CairoScene Guide to Beaching, Hermiting, and Other Destruction

19 Jul 2017
We've created a list of the best happenings we can take advantage of during the weekend. [...]
Amaze Projects is Back with Back2Basics' The Reunion at Sol Beach Club in Sahel
LIFESTYLE

Amaze Projects is Back with Back2Basics' The Reunion at Sol Beach Club in Sahel

19 Jul 2017
Kick start the long weekend, poolside as Back2Basic's The Reunion brings some of the best and biggest homegrown DJs to one place. [...]
Mashrou' Leila Just Released a New Video And It's Everything We Want It to Be
ARTS & CULTURE

Mashrou' Leila Just Released a New Video And It's Everything We Want It to Be

19 Jul 2017
Veiled women, abandoned buildings, and massive political statements. It's everything you want the band to give us. [...]
Week Month Year

EgyptAir: You Can Fly to Sahel Starting This Weekend

EgyptAir is operating two flights to the north coast every weekend this summer. [...]

It's Official: Disney's Aladdin is Egyptian Canadian Actor Mena Massoud

Mena Massoud will be working alongside Will Smith and Naomi Scott. [...]

Are Middle-Eastern Men in Fashion? 9 Relationships Making the Headlines

American celebrities like their men how they like their chocolate, milky brown [...]

There's a New 'Fatwa Kiosk' in Cairo's Metro - And Here's the Advice We Got

Fast Fatwas on-the-go? Or simply just a brilliant idea from the Azhar University? [...]

EgyptAir: You Can Fly to Sahel Starting This Weekend

EgyptAir is operating two flights to the north coast every weekend this summer. [...]

In Bed with Ahmed Malek, A Reluctant Star in the Making

Egyptian actor Ahmed Malek opens up about his struggle to reconcile his artistic integrity with his newfound fame, and the trappings of [...]

Sahel's Martin's Beach Club Relaunches Exclusively at BO Islands Next Weekend

The notorious beach club is going all out this year with their season opener party. [...]

7 Vintage Photos of Eid Before Sahel Took Over

Gone are the days when making kahk was a family affair. [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

Saudi Teenage YouTube Star Arrested For 'Unethical Behaviour'

Saudi YouTube sensation Abo Sin has been arrested on charges of 'unethical behaviour' over a video of him flirting with an American girl on [...]

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 [...]

EgyptAir: You Can Fly to Sahel Starting This Weekend

EgyptAir is operating two flights to the north coast every weekend this summer. [...]

There's a New 'Fatwa Kiosk' in Cairo's Metro - And Here's the Advice We Got

Fast Fatwas on-the-go? Or simply just a brilliant idea from the Azhar University? [...]

6IX Degrees Just Revealed The Lineup for This Long Weekend, and It's Insane

Partying with international mega stars? Check! [...]

A 'Halal Guide to Mind Blowing Sex' Was Published Last Week

The book's author decided to remain anonymous and chose the alias of 'Umm Muladhat' instead. [...]

Meet the Man Behind Swvl, the Startup That Just Landed $500,000 From Careem

In less than a year, he grew over 50,000 users for his young ride-sharing startup. Now, as he scores a massive fund from Careem, Mostafa [...]

There's a New Eco-City Mega Project Being Built in El-Alamein

The eco-city is meant to take over the North Coast and essentially alter it to be a more sustainable area that helps to develop Egypt's [...]

There's a New 'Fatwa Kiosk' in Cairo's Metro - And Here's the Advice We Got

Fast Fatwas on-the-go? Or simply just a brilliant idea from the Azhar University? [...]

Egyptian Makers Invent a “Candy-Floss” Robot that Is Now Hitting New York

The four child inventors have racked up several awards in Cairo and are now setting off to represent Egypt at the World Maker Faire held in [...]

Editor's Picks
There's a New 'Fatwa Kiosk' in Cairo's Metro - And Here's the Advice We Got

There's a New 'Fatwa Kiosk' in Cairo's Metro - And Here's the Advice We Got

20 Jul 2017
Fast Fatwas on-the-go? Or simply just a brilliant idea from the Azhar University? [...]
Startupbootcamp Brings the Smart City Dubai Challenge to Cairo

Startupbootcamp Brings the Smart City Dubai Challenge to Cairo

17 Jul 2017
As Dubai gears up to host the 2020 Expo, we speak to Todd O'Brien, the tech maven bringing the global accelerator to Egypt this month, in a quest to find the coolest startups working on Smart City development. [...]
Tamer Hosny Becomes the First Egyptian to Have his Handprint at Hollywood's Iconic Chinese Theatre

Tamer Hosny Becomes the First Egyptian to Have his Handprint at Hollywood's Iconic Chinese Theatre

19 Jul 2017
The pop star will be joining one of Hollywood's most exclusive clubs next August. [...]
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. [...]
Mega-Startup Uber Makes Unexpected Acquisition of Egyptian-Founded App Studio Swipe Labs
BUZZ

Mega-Startup Uber Makes Unexpected Acquisition of Egyptian-Founded App Studio Swipe Labs

17 Jul 2017
The ridesharing giant has purchased the social app development startup for an undisclosed amount. What does this mean for the future of the Uber experience? [...]
Hyde Park Is Giving Away Free Tickets to Omar Khairat's Concert in Sahel This Friday
LIFESTYLE

Hyde Park Is Giving Away Free Tickets to Omar Khairat's Concert in Sahel This Friday

17 Jul 2017
Participate in Coast82's online trivia competition this Tuesday at 12 PM on Facebook for a chance. [...]
Gastec: 250% Increase in Number of Cars Converting to Natural Gas After Fuel Prices Hike
BUZZ

Gastec: 250% Increase in Number of Cars Converting to Natural Gas After Fuel Prices Hike

19 Jul 2017
It costs EGP 7k on average to make the switch. [...]
Egypt Launches New Gas Projects to Increase Natural Gas Production by 100% in 2020
BUZZ

Egypt Launches New Gas Projects to Increase Natural Gas Production by 100% in 2020

18 Jul 2017
By 2021, Egypt should become a hotspot for trading oil and gas, given recent reforms in the petroleum sector and investments worth nearly $8.3 billion. [...]
You Can Now See Egypt's Rosetta Stone in 3D For the First Time
Geek

You Can Now See Egypt's Rosetta Stone in 3D For the First Time

18 Jul 2017
The British Museum used 3D and VR platform SketchFab to upoad an interactive 3D scan with sound features of artifact. [...]
“Qatar Unfit to Host 2022 World Cup”, 6 Arab Countries Including Egypt Appeal to FIFA
BUZZ

“Qatar Unfit to Host 2022 World Cup”, 6 Arab Countries Including Egypt Appeal to FIFA

18 Jul 2017
The Arab countries claim Qatar could be jeopardising the safety of World Cup fans. [...]
Egypt's Tourism Ministry: Police Ban on Alcohol in Sahel is Fake News
BUZZ

Egypt's Tourism Ministry: Police Ban on Alcohol in Sahel is Fake News

18 Jul 2017
The news circulated on Egypt's social media earlier this week to wide-spread controversy. [...]
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Pre-Season W/ Aly B & Mazen @ Zigzag

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Omar Khairat @ RMC Theater North Coast

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22 Jul 2017
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22 Jul 2017
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Aguizi & Fahim / Ouzo @ Cairo Jazz Club

Date: 7/21/2017
Time: 10:00pm - 3:00am
Venue: Cairo Jazz Club
Amro & The Big Bang Boogie @ The Tap Maadi
Clubs

Amro & The Big Bang Boogie @ The Tap Maadi

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Time: 10:00pm - 2:00am
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Pole Camp @ Soma Bay
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Pole Camp @ Soma Bay

Date: 7/21/2017
Time: 12:00pm - 12:0am
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Vidaloca / Jimmy @ Exit
Parties

Vidaloca / Jimmy @ Exit

Date: 7/21/2017
Time: 10:00pm - 5:00am
Venue: Exit
Teddy @ The Tap East
Clubs

Teddy @ The Tap East

Date: 7/21/2017
Time: 10:00pm - 2:00am
Venue: The Tap East
Brunch W/ Raw Acoustic @ The Tap East
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Brunch W/ Raw Acoustic @ The Tap East

Date: 7/21/2017
Time: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
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Egyptian Project ft. DAAS @ El Genina Theater
Concerts

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Date: 7/21/2017
Time: 8:30pm - 10:00pm
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Baby Driver

Baby Driver

GENRE:

Action

Crime

STARS:

Kevin Spacey

SHOWING AT: Family Cinema Galaxy Cineplex Galaxy Cineplex.cfcm [...]
Baywatch

Baywatch

GENRE:

Action

Comedy

STARS:

Dwayne Johnson

SHOWING AT: Galaxy Cineplex Galaxy Cineplex.cfcm Stars Cinema [...]
Cars 3

Cars 3

GENRE:

Adventure

Animation

STARS:

Owen Wilson

SHOWING AT: Galaxy Cineplex Stars Cinema VOX Cinemas Egypt [...]
Dunkirk

Dunkirk

GENRE:

Action

Drama

STARS:

Fionn Whitehead

SHOWING AT: Galaxy Galaxy Cineplex Galaxy Cineplex.cfcm [...]
Spider-Man: Homecoming

Spider-Man: Homecoming

GENRE:

Action

Adventure

STARS:

Tom Holland

SHOWING AT: Donia Porto Cairo Cinema Family Cinema [...]
Transformers: The Last Knight

Transformers: The Last Knight

GENRE:

Action

Adventure

STARS:

Mark Wahlberg

SHOWING AT: Dandy Mall Galaxy Cineplex Galaxy Cineplex.cfcm [...]
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