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LIFESTYLE

Tales from the Halfway House: Life inside Egypt’s Rehab Centres

14 Jul 2018

Some are ritzy, others are hellish, but a healthy cage is still a cage no matter what it’s like. [...]

Egypt to Receive $800m Investment in Renewable Energy

Eats

QUIZ: Which Traditional Egyptian Dish Are You?

15 Jul 2018

Are you chilled and easy going? Or do you enjoy being the center of attention? Answer a few simple questions and we'll tell you which traditional Egyptian dish represents you. [...]

Big Tobacco May Halt Investments in Egypt Following Sin Tax

BUZZ

Egypt Breaks Kung Fu Medal Record in Junior Wushu Championships

16 Jul 2018

For the seventh WJFWC event, Egypt achieved seven medals, breaking Egypt's previous record. [...]

Trade Ships Now Have to Wire Suez Canal Fees Before Arriving to Egypt

BUZZ

Hike in Prices of Household Appliances in Egypt

16 Jul 2018

If you need that washing machine or stove, buy it now! [...]

Ancient Egyptian Mummification Workshop Unearthed in Saqqara

BUZZ

Egypt’s Internet is Getting a Massive Infrastructure Boost Soon

15 Jul 2018

Fibre optics are knocking on our doors. [...]

Get Off My (Intellectual) Property: A Few Things to Know About Egypt's Intellectual Property Law

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Get Off My (Intellectual) Property: A Few Things to Know About Egypt's Intellectual Property Law

16 Jul 2018

It’s a crying shame to let your creativity go unprotected, so why not learn a bit more about keeping your creations safe? [...]

Egypt to Receive $800m Investment in Renewable Energy

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Egypt to Receive $800m Investment in Renewable Energy

16 Jul 2018

Might as well capitalise on this beautiful, scorching weather we have. [...]

Big Tobacco May Halt Investments in Egypt Following Sin Tax

BUZZ

Big Tobacco May Halt Investments in Egypt Following Sin Tax

16 Jul 2018

Egyptian smokers, Big Tobacco has got your back. [...]

Trade Ships Now Have to Wire Suez Canal Fees Before Arriving to Egypt

BUZZ

Trade Ships Now Have to Wire Suez Canal Fees Before Arriving to Egypt

16 Jul 2018

The payments can only be made from the ships' home countries. [...]

Ancient Egyptian Mummification Workshop Unearthed in Saqqara

BUZZ

Ancient Egyptian Mummification Workshop Unearthed in Saqqara

15 Jul 2018

It could provide invaluable insight into mummification process from the 26th Dynasty. [...]

Cairo's Pig Population to Recover to 2 Million in 2018

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Cairo's Pig Population to Recover to 2 Million in 2018

15 Jul 2018

The current population of 800,000 pigs consumes more than 5 tons of garbage a day. [...]

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Egypt Seeks to Host 2030 World Cup and 2032 Olympic Games

At least if we host the World Cup we won't need to qualify for it... [...]

A Few Quotes Egyptians should Read Before Shipping Off to University

Sometimes, you find inspiration in the oddest of places. Other times, it’s from a university, go figure. [...]

Egypt Ranks World's 25th Most Powerful Country

The only other Arab countries to make it to the annual rank are Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar. [...]

Egyptian Activist Nawal El-Saadawi Accused of Blasphemy Again

Points to this woman for being effortlessly bold. [...]

Egypt’s Fastest Female Swimmer Farida Osman Breaks Record in Mediterranean Games

We can’t help but be proud of all the Egyptian athletes out there kicking ass. [...]

Egypt is Building the World’s Largest Coal-Fuelled Power Plant

The energy sector in Egypt is booming like never before. [...]

IKEA to Open Second Cairo Store in Sheikh Zayed

With 20,000 sqm retail space, IKEA is here to save Sheikh Zayed peeps from ring-road hell. [...]

Egyptian Footballer Reportedly Close to Signing With Premier League Club Leicester City

The 23 year old is on a couple of clubs' radars... [...]

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’s Newest Public Transport Service To Be Launched By Uber

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

Egypt’s Internet is Getting a Massive Infrastructure Boost Soon

Fibre optics are knocking on our doors. [...]

French Tourism to Egypt at its Highest in 7 Years

Better get started on those French lessons, fellas. [...]

Cairo's Pig Population to Recover to 2 Million in 2018

The current population of 800,000 pigs consumes more than 5 tons of garbage a day. [...]

How I Found Beauty in a Hopeless Place: Downtown Cairo's Store for Vintage Sunglasses

I can finally blurt out, "careful, It's vintage!" [...]

Get Off My (Intellectual) Property: A Few Things to Know About Egypt's Intellectual Property Law

It’s a crying shame to let your creativity go unprotected, so why not learn a bit more about keeping your creations safe? [...]

Egypt to Receive $800m Investment in Renewable Energy

Might as well capitalise on this beautiful, scorching weather we have. [...]

Big Tobacco May Halt Investments in Egypt Following Sin Tax

Egyptian smokers, Big Tobacco has got your back. [...]

Trade Ships Now Have to Wire Suez Canal Fees Before Arriving to Egypt

The payments can only be made from the ships' home countries. [...]

Editor's Picks

7 Best Smartphones in Egypt For Under EGP 4K

7 Best Smartphones in Egypt For Under EGP 4K

12 Jul 2018

You can get a good smartphone for as little as EGP2.5K. [...]

How to Sahel on a Budget

How to Sahel on a Budget

11 Jul 2018

Rule no. 1: don't dwell on the bygone days when vacationing didn't cost more than your car. [...]

How I Found Beauty in a Hopeless Place: Downtown Cairo's Store for Vintage Sunglasses

How I Found Beauty in a Hopeless Place: Downtown Cairo's Store for Vintage Sunglasses

13 Jul 2018

I can finally blurt out, "careful, It's vintage!" [...]

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. [...]

A Few Quotes Egyptians should Read Before Shipping Off to University

BUZZ

A Few Quotes Egyptians should Read Before Shipping Off to University

12 Jul 2018

Sometimes, you find inspiration in the oddest of places. Other times, it’s from a university, go figure. [...]

One of the World's Most Spectacular Pole Performance Competitions is Coming to Egypt

BUZZ

One of the World's Most Spectacular Pole Performance Competitions is Coming to Egypt

12 Jul 2018

Pole Theatre has made its mark in 19 countries worldwide and Egypt is up next. [...]

French Tourism to Egypt at its Highest in 7 Years

BUZZ

French Tourism to Egypt at its Highest in 7 Years

15 Jul 2018

Better get started on those French lessons, fellas. [...]

Driving in Sahel Just got a Whole Lot Safer

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Driving in Sahel Just got a Whole Lot Safer

14 Jul 2018

Because a flat tire doesn't need to ruin your trip to Sahel... [...]

This Egyptian Artist Will Add Some Serious Swag to Your Cars, Bikes, and Helmets

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This Egyptian Artist Will Add Some Serious Swag to Your Cars, Bikes, and Helmets

14 Jul 2018

Sarah Diab takes it as her mission to pimp out Cairo's streets and rides. [...]

This Sahel Beach-Bar Will Have You Making Tough Choices Between Dancing and Sushi

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This Sahel Beach-Bar Will Have You Making Tough Choices Between Dancing and Sushi

13 Jul 2018

From good music to sweet vibes, Danos Beach Bar guarantees quite the high-end experience. [...]

This New Furniture Store in Cairo Lets You Customise Your Own Convertible Pieces

BUZZ

This New Furniture Store in Cairo Lets You Customise Your Own Convertible Pieces

13 Jul 2018

Revamp your house in a different fashion every day using these customisable furniture pieces. [...]

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