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9 of Cairo's Balconies that are Bound to Make You look up More
ARTS & CULTURE

This Egyptian Artist Transports Historical Figures into Our Reality With Photography

21 Sep 2018
Habby Khalil tests characters from Egypt's past by placing them in our reality and uses them symbolically to tell this generation's story. [...]
Egyptian Mother Arrested for Attempting to Sell Newborn on Facebook
BUZZ

2,000 Ancient Egyptian Artifacts Go on Show in Stunning New Exhibition at UK Museum

22 Sep 2018
The Bolton Museum has customised a new wing for the artifacts, one of which is thought to be the mummy of Rameses the Great's son [...]
Egypt’s Ministry of Education Receives First Batch of 100,000 Educational Tablets for Schools
BUZZ

This Diabetic Egyptian Woman Has Climbed the Highest Mountain in Europe

22 Sep 2018
Ain't no mountain high enough. [...]
Egyptian Gynaecology Professor Awarded Gold Medal by UK Royal Medical Society
BUZZ

Egypt Signs Milestone $1 BN Gas Line Agreement with Cyprus

22 Sep 2018
The agreement takes Egypt one step closer to becoming the premier energy hub in the East Mediterranean. [...]
Egypt is Intensifying Efforts to Explore Oil and Gas in the Mediterranean and Red Sea
ARTS & CULTURE

The Fringes: The Fraying Wonders of Aya Sharkawy's Poetry

19 Sep 2018
Poetry has come to force itself on social media, but this Poet seems to think it's the other way around. [...]
Egypt’s Ministry of Environment Launches Campaign to Clean Up Wadi El Gemal National Park
BUZZ

Egypt’s Ministry of Environment Launches Campaign to Clean Up Wadi El Gemal National Park

24 Sep 2018
A positive environmental effort in cooperation with local members of society. [...]
Egyptian Mother Arrested for Attempting to Sell Newborn on Facebook
BUZZ

Egyptian Mother Arrested for Attempting to Sell Newborn on Facebook

24 Sep 2018
Apparently, this wasn't the first time accusations have been made concerning the sale of Egyptian children. [...]
Egypt’s Ministry of Education Receives First Batch of 100,000 Educational Tablets for Schools
BUZZ

Egypt’s Ministry of Education Receives First Batch of 100,000 Educational Tablets for Schools

24 Sep 2018
The free devices will be used to administer finals exams among other material. [...]
Egyptian Gynaecology Professor Awarded Gold Medal by UK Royal Medical Society
BUZZ

Egyptian Gynaecology Professor Awarded Gold Medal by UK Royal Medical Society

24 Sep 2018
The gynaecology professor is a pioneer in the field of vitro-fertilisation. [...]
Egypt is Intensifying Efforts to Explore Oil and Gas in the Mediterranean and Red Sea
BUZZ

Egypt is Intensifying Efforts to Explore Oil and Gas in the Mediterranean and Red Sea

23 Sep 2018
Drilling at the Noor offshore gas field is set to begin very soon. [...]
Trade Between Egypt and the United States Rises by 29.2% in First Seven Months of 2018
BUZZ

Trade Between Egypt and the United States Rises by 29.2% in First Seven Months of 2018

23 Sep 2018
Egypt is the top destination for American investment in Africa. [...]
Week Month Year

Hollywood Legend Sylvester Stallone to Attend El Gouna Film Festival

The Hollywood action legend is on his way to Egypt and he has a special award waiting for him. [...]

These Egyptian Ladies were Featured on Forbes Middle East’s Most Influential Women of 2018

Setting a fine example for aspiring generations to come. [...]

The Fringes: The Fraying Wonders of Aya Sharkawy's Poetry

Poetry has come to force itself on social media, but this Poet seems to think it's the other way around. [...]

Then and Now: Is Egypt's Tattoo Subculture Going Anywhere?

Tattooing has been an art in Egypt since the days of the Pharaohs, yet still remains a subculture within Egyptian society today. [...]

Six British Teens Arrested on Charges of Murder of Egyptian Student Mariam Moustafa

The Moustafa family may soon see justice delivered for their grievous loss. [...]

Egypt is the Fastest Growing Tourist Destination in the World According to the United Nations

And it's only expected to keep growing. [...]

Hollywood Legend Sylvester Stallone to Attend El Gouna Film Festival

The Hollywood action legend is on his way to Egypt and he has a special award waiting for him. [...]

British Ambassador John Casson: 20 Memories and Lessons from My Time in Egypt

In this exclusive by Casson himself, the ambassador reflects on a wild four years. [...]

Saudi Women No Longer Have to Wear the Abaya

Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Salman made the announcement on a Sunday interview with CBS. [...]

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 [...]

5 of the Best Nurseries in Cairo

In Dokki, 6th of October, Heliopolis and New Cairo, these are the city's best nurseries. [...]

Egypt Has Gone From ‘Crisis Zone’ to ‘Investor Haven’ According to Bloomberg Report

According to a report published by Bloomberg, Egypt’s economic situation is finally getting somewhat of an upper-hand in the global economy. [...]

Careem Is Taking Care of Your Transportation Needs at El-Gouna Film Festival

Thank you, Uncle Careem. [...]

Egyptian Gynaecology Professor Awarded Gold Medal by UK Royal Medical Society

The gynaecology professor is a pioneer in the field of vitro-fertilisation. [...]

Egypt is the Second Wealthiest Country in Africa According to New Report

Cairo is also one of the wealthiest cities in Africa. [...]

This Egyptian Artist Transports Historical Figures into Our Reality With Photography

Habby Khalil tests characters from Egypt's past by placing them in our reality and uses them symbolically to tell this generation's story. [...]

Egypt’s Ministry of Environment Launches Campaign to Clean Up Wadi El Gemal National Park

A positive environmental effort in cooperation with local members of society. [...]

Egyptian Mother Arrested for Attempting to Sell Newborn on Facebook

Apparently, this wasn't the first time accusations have been made concerning the sale of Egyptian children. [...]

Egypt’s Ministry of Education Receives First Batch of 100,000 Educational Tablets for Schools

The free devices will be used to administer finals exams among other material. [...]

Egyptian Gynaecology Professor Awarded Gold Medal by UK Royal Medical Society

The gynaecology professor is a pioneer in the field of vitro-fertilisation. [...]

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Hollywood Legend Sylvester Stallone to Attend El Gouna Film Festival

Hollywood Legend Sylvester Stallone to Attend El Gouna Film Festival

18 Sep 2018
The Hollywood action legend is on his way to Egypt and he has a special award waiting for him. [...]
For the Love of Football: Egypt's First Cerebral Palsy Football Team

For the Love of Football: Egypt's First Cerebral Palsy Football Team

16 Sep 2018
Abdullah Essam grew up not knowing about his condition. Now he's helping Cerebral Palsy sufferers find their place. [...]
Quiz: Which Iconic Cairo Bridge Are You?

Quiz: Which Iconic Cairo Bridge Are You?

15 Sep 2018
What? Just because they're inanimate doesn't mean they lack personality. [...]
SCENE TV
9 of Cairo's Balconies that are Bound to Make You look up More

9 of Cairo's Balconies that are Bound to Make You look up More

12 Jan 2018
Photographer Alya Adel has been pointing her camera up towards Cairo's balconies to show how each one has its own story to tell. [...]
Grab Your Lederhosen and Drindl for the Tap's Oktoberfest Celebrations
BUZZ

Grab Your Lederhosen and Drindl for the Tap's Oktoberfest Celebrations

22 Sep 2018
Another festive excuse to grab even more beer than usual. [...]
Egypt is the Second Wealthiest Country in Africa According to New Report
BUZZ

Egypt is the Second Wealthiest Country in Africa According to New Report

21 Sep 2018
Cairo is also one of the wealthiest cities in Africa. [...]
Egyptian Ambassador to Norway Gathers Ancient Egyptian Artifacts for an Exhibition in Oslo
BUZZ

Egyptian Ambassador to Norway Gathers Ancient Egyptian Artifacts for an Exhibition in Oslo

23 Sep 2018
The ancient Egyptian artifacts and paintings are collected from some of the most prominent museums from all over the world. [...]
European Union Turns to Egypt as a Solution for Migration Crisis
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European Union Turns to Egypt as a Solution for Migration Crisis

23 Sep 2018
Egypt stands at a strategic place – both geographically and figuratively speaking – to help the EU stop boats from crossing the Mediterranean Sea. [...]
Stolen Relief of King Amenhotep I to be Returned to Egypt
BUZZ

Stolen Relief of King Amenhotep I to be Returned to Egypt

23 Sep 2018
King Amenhotep I relief was located recently in a London auction house after being stolen from a museum in Luxor, in 1988. [...]
Careem Is Taking Care of Your Transportation Needs at El-Gouna Film Festival
BUZZ

Careem Is Taking Care of Your Transportation Needs at El-Gouna Film Festival

22 Sep 2018
Thank you, Uncle Careem. [...]
Egypt Receives $300m Loan to Complete Ambitious Rural Sanitation Program
BUZZ

Egypt Receives $300m Loan to Complete Ambitious Rural Sanitation Program

22 Sep 2018
The program aims to improve sanitation services for 50 million Egyptians. [...]
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