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7 Weird Things White People Used Mummies For

7 Weird Things White People Used Mummies For

Did you know your cultural ancestors were ground up to make paint for a bunch of pretentious white artists'?

US Secretary of State's Senior Advisor on Global Cities: Why Cairo Matters

US Secretary of State's Senior Advisor on Global Cities: Why Cairo Matters

US Secretary of State John Kerry's Senior Advisor on Global Cities, Ian Klaus, weighs in on Cairo's many urban qualities, the challenges facing cities today, and the innovative ways people are making their cities great.

7 Egyptian Women Writers Worth Geeking Out Over

7 Egyptian Women Writers Worth Geeking Out Over

While they may or may not have you thinking valar morghulis, these incredible Egyptian women have used their talent to kick some serious literary ass. #EgyptianGirlMagic, anyone?

An Exclusive Look Into How Egypt’s Illiterate Women are Tricked into Prison

An Exclusive Look Into How Egypt’s Illiterate Women are Tricked into Prison

Illiterate, unemployed, and victims of extortion, Egypt's female debtors - known as 'Gharemaat' - are often imprisoned for as long as 30 years without them knowing their crime.

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

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Muslim Preacher Says Women Must Give Husbands 30% of Their Salary

25 Sep 2016

Muslim Preacher Says Women Must Give Husbands 30% of Their Salary

Apparently women owe their husbands a third of their salary just for allowing them to go out there and work. more

BUZZ

Fawry Signs Contract With 12 Banks to Launch e-Payments on Mobile Phones

25 Sep 2016

Fawry Signs Contract With 12 Banks to Launch e-Payments on Mobile Phones

Looking to align Egypt with international standards, Fawry negotiates with 12 banks to allow Egyptians to pay for their bills using their mobile phones. more

Business & Politics

Cookies of Mass Destruction: Bomb Squad Called Over a Box of Maamoul in Pennsylvania

25 Sep 2016

Cookies of Mass Destruction: Bomb Squad Called Over a Box of Maamoul in Pennsylvania

Panicked customer calls police after finding a box of cookies with Arabic writing on it at a Pennsylvania gas station. more

BUZZ

Video: Egyptian Designer Kojak's LSD-Inspired Collection in a Trippin' Film

25 Sep 2016

Video: Egyptian Designer Kojak's LSD-Inspired Collection in a Trippin' Film

When two brilliant artists collaborate, you're bound to go on an LSD acid trip off their artistry. Check out Kojak and Ikon Chiba's newest fashion film. more

LIFESTYLE

Evenif: The World Illustrated by Artist Asmaa Yehia

24 Sep 2016

Evenif: The World Illustrated by Artist Asmaa Yehia

Artist and creative maverick Asmaa Yehia channels her childlike imagination using the world as her canvas. more

BUZZ

Album Review: A Well Faded Memory EP by Cosmic Distort

23 Sep 2016

Album Review: A Well Faded Memory EP by Cosmic Distort

We listen to and review Xndria Records' latest EP by Cosmic Distort, 'A Well Faded Memory' – proof that Egypt's electronic music talent is well up to par with their international counterparts. more

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SceneNoise Select 002: Fahmy

22 Sep 2016

SceneNoise Select 002: Fahmy

Episode two of SceneNoise Select, curated and mixed by old school master and one of the original instigators of the student DJ movement: Fahmy. more

Excitement is in the Air as Nacelle Gears up For Season Two of Funk'N'Pop

22 Sep 2016

Excitement is in the Air as Nacelle Gears up For Season Two of Funk'N'Pop

After a massively successful first season, Nacelle are bringing back their morning party concept for a second run. more

Noise101: Motor City Drum Ensemble

21 Sep 2016

Noise101: Motor City Drum Ensemble

We caught up with Motor City Drum Ensemble after his set at Morocco's Oasis Fest for a quick one-on-one chat about disco, growing up in Germany, and Middle Eastern politics. more

UBER Teams Up with Etisalat to Offer FREE RIDES!

25 Sep 2016

UBER Teams Up with Etisalat to Offer FREE RIDES!

Yeah, you read that right: FREE! more

BUZZ

22 Aerial Shots of Egypt That Will Take Your Breath Away

25 Sep 2016

22 Aerial Shots of Egypt That Will Take Your Breath Away

Egypt may be overcrowded and polluted, but these satellite images of Egypt (courtesy of BoredPanda) will show you the big picture! more

Travel

Egyptian Fashion Designer Amr Fouad Dies at 31

25 Sep 2016

Egyptian Fashion Designer Amr Fouad Dies at 31

Following a 24-hour health deterioration, one of Egypt's rising local fashion designers has passed away. more

BUZZ

80 Years Later, A Famous Egyptian Painting Lost Abroad May Finally be Coming Home

25 Sep 2016

80 Years Later, A Famous Egyptian Painting Lost Abroad May Finally be Coming Home

Art Talks Egypt are keen on bringing back a painting by the late iconic Egyptian painter, Mahmoud Said – the founding father of contemporary art in Egypt – from abroad. more

BUZZ

Single Review: Zahed Sultan's Cake & Butter

24 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

SCENE NOISE

Maher Daniel: Zigzag's First International Booking of The Season

23 Sep 2016

Maher Daniel: Zigzag's First International Booking of The Season

Highly acclaimed Palestinian/Canadian DJ/producer Maher Daniel is making his debut in Egypt at Zigzag this coming Friday Club Night. more

SCENE NOISE

RSM World Day Comes to Moez Street

23 Sep 2016

RSM World Day Comes to Moez Street

Celebrated in 70 countries, the fifth annual #RSMWorldDay took place on September 22nd taking over Moez Street in an activity-filled day leading up to a meaningful donation to The Noha Abou Samra Education Fund. more

Business & Politics

10 Times Barbican Put a Cherry on Our Eid

23 Sep 2016

10 Times Barbican Put a Cherry on Our Eid

Gouna could not escape the unstoppable force of Barbican’s gigantic beachy shenanigans! Our Eid was nothing short of unforgettable memories, and here are 10 pictures in case you need proof. And you probably do. more

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

Miss Egypt 2016 Has Been Crowned!

She's beauty and she's grace, she's got a pretty Egyptian face... Can you guess who she is? more

Rami Malek Wins 'Best Actor' Emmy For Mr. Robot

Just before the season 2 finale of the hit show Mr. Robot, Egyptian-American star and heartthrob, Rami Malek wins big at the 68th Annual Emmy Awards. 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

You Can Now Work On The Beach at Dahab’s First Co-Working Space

Who said work hard and play hard are distinct? CoworkInn Dahab spearheads a global trend for digital nomads, in a land no other than the home of Egypt’s true nomads: Sinai's Bedouin. more

9 of the Rarest Photos Ever Taken of Ancient Egypt

Take a nostalgia-inducing trip back to Om el Donya in the days of its uncluttered glory with 9 amazing photos dating back to 1849-1851 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)

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Italy Begins 11 Direct Flights To Sharm In October

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

An Exclusive Look Into How Egypt’s Illiterate Women are Tricked into Prison

Illiterate, unemployed, and victims of extortion, Egypt's female debtors - known as 'Gharemaat' - are often imprisoned for as long as 30 years without them knowing their crime. more

10 Times Barbican Put a Cherry on Our Eid

Gouna could not escape the unstoppable force of Barbican’s gigantic beachy shenanigans! Our Eid was nothing short of unforgettable memories, and here are 10 pictures in case you need proof. And you probably do. more

Egyptian Fashion Designer Amr Fouad Dies at 31

Following a 24-hour health deterioration, one of Egypt's rising local fashion designers has passed away. more

UBER Teams Up with Etisalat to Offer FREE RIDES!

Yeah, you read that right: FREE! more

22 Aerial Shots of Egypt That Will Take Your Breath Away

Egypt may be overcrowded and polluted, but these satellite images of Egypt (courtesy of BoredPanda) will show you the big picture! more

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

Muslim Preacher Says Women Must Give Husbands 30% of Their Salary

Apparently women owe their husbands a third of their salary just for allowing them to go out there and work. more

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6 Extraordinary Egyptian Dancers Tell Us Their Inspiring Stories

19 Sep 2016

6 Extraordinary Egyptian Dancers Tell Us Their Inspiring Stories

In this exclusive CairoScene photo shoot, we capture six beautiful Egyptian dancers as they take flight in Geox shoes, and share their inspiring stories... more

Italy Begins 11 Direct Flights To Sharm In October

22 Sep 2016

Italy Begins 11 Direct Flights To Sharm In October

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

Noise101: Motor City Drum Ensemble

21 Sep 2016

Noise101: Motor City Drum Ensemble

We caught up with Motor City Drum Ensemble after his set at Morocco's Oasis Fest for a quick one-on-one chat about disco, growing up in Germany, and Middle Eastern politics. more

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Walkman Night ft. DJ Tough Guy @ Gu Bar

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Asia Madani @ Zigzag

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Mohareb (Warrior) Camp @ Sinaway Lagoon

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Funkin' and Poppin' @ Royal Club Mohamed Ali

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