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How Shahira Fahmy Went from Award-Winning Egyptian Architect to Cannes Actress
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. [...]
Hassan Gabr, the Fittest Man in Egypt, is Getting Us Healthy this Summer
LIFESTYLE

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? [...]
7 GUC Students Use Microsoft Paint to Recreate Egyptian Movie Posters
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. [...]
8 Deliciously Ginormous Supersized Foods You Can Get In Egypt
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. [...]
19 Year-Old Dolly Yanny Releases Dolls Lashes, Egypt's First Eyelash Brand
Fashion

19 Year-Old Dolly Yanny Releases Dolls Lashes, Egypt's First Eyelash Brand

23 Jul 2017
The young makeup artist began her professional makeup journey at the age of 15. [...]
Hassan Gabr, the Fittest Man in Egypt, is Getting Us Healthy this Summer
BUZZ

Hassan Gabr, the Fittest Man in Egypt, is Getting Us Healthy this Summer

23 Jul 2017
Pizza sounds appealing but how about we get washboard abs instead? [...]
7 GUC Students Use Microsoft Paint to Recreate Egyptian Movie Posters
ARTS & CULTURE

7 GUC Students Use Microsoft Paint to Recreate Egyptian Movie Posters

22 Jul 2017
Photoshop is a designer's best friend. But what happens when we ask these young women to show us their retro-tech design skills? [...]
8 Deliciously Ginormous Supersized Foods You Can Get In Egypt
Eats

8 Deliciously Ginormous Supersized Foods You Can Get In Egypt

22 Jul 2017
A big-eater's guide to drowning in their favorite foods. [...]
6 Events in Egypt that Will Make You Lose Your Faith in Humanity
BUZZ

6 Events in Egypt that Will Make You Lose Your Faith in Humanity

22 Jul 2017
At some point we all believed in that conspiracy theory about aliens building the pyramids but we never expected that those same aliens would be musically gifted and creating Facebook events for their gigs. [...]
5 Things Egyptians Usually Hide from Their Parents
Listicles

5 Things Egyptians Usually Hide from Their Parents

22 Jul 2017
Do you have artistic tendencies or happen to fall in love with the wrong person? Join your fellow Egyptians in mastering the art of deception. [...]
The Proper Etiquette and Ethics for Having a Dog in Cairo
LIFESTYLE

The Proper Etiquette and Ethics for Having a Dog in Cairo

21 Jul 2017
Dogs in Egypt are often neglected and mistreated, here is all you need to know to ensure that your puppy is a happy puppy. [...]
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. [...]

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! [...]

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 [...]

EgyptAir: You Can Fly to Sahel Starting This Weekend

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

7 Vintage Photos of Eid Before Sahel Took Over

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

7 Vintage Photos of Egyptian Actresses in Swimwear That Redefines Beach Glamour

Their fashion choices prove they were way ahead of their time. [...]

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? [...]

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 [...]

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? [...]

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 [...]

6 Events in Egypt that Will Make You Lose Your Faith in Humanity

At some point we all believed in that conspiracy theory about aliens building the pyramids but we never expected that those same aliens [...]

8 Deliciously Ginormous Supersized Foods You Can Get In Egypt

A big-eater's guide to drowning in their favorite foods. [...]

19 Year-Old Dolly Yanny Releases Dolls Lashes, Egypt's First Eyelash Brand

The young makeup artist began her professional makeup journey at the age of 15. [...]

Hassan Gabr, the Fittest Man in Egypt, is Getting Us Healthy this Summer

Pizza sounds appealing but how about we get washboard abs instead? [...]

7 GUC Students Use Microsoft Paint to Recreate Egyptian Movie Posters

Photoshop is a designer's best friend. But what happens when we ask these young women to show us their retro-tech design skills? [...]

5 Things Egyptians Usually Hide from Their Parents

Do you have artistic tendencies or happen to fall in love with the wrong person? Join your fellow Egyptians in mastering the art of [...]

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

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

18 Jul 2017
Partying with international mega stars? Check! [...]
A 'Halal Guide to Mind Blowing Sex' Was Published Last Week

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. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
#GetScene: 7 Awesome Instagram Photos This Week
ARTS & CULTURE

#GetScene: 7 Awesome Instagram Photos This Week

21 Jul 2017
Another week, another batch of incredible photos that deserve to be seen. Make sure to use #GetScene on your best pictures for a chance to be featured next week! [...]
453 Artifacts Transferred Out of Storage and into the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation
BUZZ

453 Artifacts Transferred Out of Storage and into the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation

21 Jul 2017
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization received 453 artifacts dating back to the first and second Egyptian dynasties to be showcased at the opening of its second phase. [...]
The History and Legend of the Mighty Chicken Wing
BUZZ

The History and Legend of the Mighty Chicken Wing

21 Jul 2017
The Tap East's is making sure we respect, revere, and devour every last wing at their next Stuff'D. [...]
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. [...]
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Michelle Rounds @ Cairo Jazz Club

Michelle Rounds @ Cairo Jazz Club

23 Jul 2017
Marashly Night @ Piazzini

Marashly Night @ Piazzini

23 Jul 2017
Pole Camp @ Soma Bay

Pole Camp @ Soma Bay

23 Jul 2017
Wust El Balad / Karkadan @Cairo Jazz Club

Wust El Balad / Karkadan @Cairo Jazz Club

25 Jul 2017
Skyfest Competition By Desperados @ Tap Maadi

Skyfest Competition By Desperados @ Tap Maadi

25 Jul 2017
Aly El Haggar @ El Sawy Culturewheel

Aly El Haggar @ El Sawy Culturewheel

26 Jul 2017
A Talk W/ DOP Ahmed Beshary @ Photopia

A Talk W/ DOP Ahmed Beshary @ Photopia

26 Jul 2017
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Michelle Rounds @ Cairo Jazz Club
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Michelle Rounds @ Cairo Jazz Club

Date: 7/23/2017
Time: 10:30pm - 3:00am
Venue: Cairo Jazz Club
Hungry Sundays @ The Tap East
Clubs

Hungry Sundays @ The Tap East

Date: 7/23/2017
Time: 9:00pm - 2:00am
Venue: The Tap East
Marashly Night @ Piazzini
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Marashly Night @ Piazzini

Date: 7/23/2017
Time: 7:00pm - 1:00am
Venue: Piazzini Restaurant
Hungry Sundays @ The Tap Maadi
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Hungry Sundays @ The Tap Maadi

Date: 7/23/2017
Time: 10:00pm - 2:30am
Venue: The Tap Maadi
Basics Of Photography @ Beit El Soura
Course

Basics Of Photography @ Beit El Soura

Date: 7/23/2017
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Venue: Beit El Sura
Fatma Adel @ Mawlana
Concerts

Fatma Adel @ Mawlana

Date: 7/23/2017
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Venue: Mawlana
Pole Camp @ Soma Bay
Workshop

Pole Camp @ Soma Bay

Date: 7/23/2017
Time: 12:00pm - 12:0am
Venue: Soma Bay
Sketching & Drawing Fundamentals @ Kemet
Workshop

Sketching & Drawing Fundamentals @ Kemet

Date: 7/23/2017
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: Kemet Art & Design
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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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