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If Angelina Jolie Was S3eedi: 11 Hollywood Celebrities Photoshopped as Upper Egyptians

If Angelina Jolie Was S3eedi: 11 Hollywood Celebrities Photoshopped as Upper Egyptians

A series of photos created by artist Hany Rady have been going crazy viral, as Hollywood stars get quite an unusual makeover.

Human Rights Watch Releases Harrowing Accounts of Torture at Cairo's Tora Maximum Security Prison

Human Rights Watch Releases Harrowing Accounts of Torture at Cairo's Tora Maximum Security Prison

An epileptic hunger-striker was beaten within an inch of his life, according to one account.

10 Stunning Vintage Portraits of Bedouin Tribes in the Late 1800s

10 Stunning Vintage Portraits of Bedouin Tribes in the Late 1800s

Black and white photos of Bedouin nomads in Egypt and beyond emerged this week.

Egyptian Author of 'Welad El Mara' Under Fire for Title of Her Book

Egyptian Author of 'Welad El Mara' Under Fire for Title of Her Book

Egyptian author Yasmine El Khatib is in the throws of a social media blitz over her new book, Welad El Mara.

Amr Diab is Officially a Guinness World Record Winner

29 Sep 2016

Amr Diab is Officially a Guinness World Record Winner

No, it's not for being the least aging man in the world. more

BUZZ

Tech Bel3arabi Scoops Seedstars World's Second Prize

29 Sep 2016

Tech Bel3arabi Scoops Seedstars World's Second Prize

UAE-based startup Tech Bel3arabi aims to spread knowledge and information about technology and promote technological advancement in the Middle East. more

Business & Politics

SceneNoise Select 003: Nadim Mokhtar B2B Valero

28 Sep 2016

SceneNoise Select 003: Nadim Mokhtar B2B Valero

Episode 3 of Select was recorded last night in Paris, France. Delivered by up-and-coming Egyptian talent Nadim Mokhtar who brought in French DJ Valero for a back-to-back one hour mix. more

SCENE NOISE

Video: Watch Shoe-Wielding Egyptian Lawyer Beat up an Australian Imam on Live TV

28 Sep 2016

Video: Watch Shoe-Wielding Egyptian Lawyer Beat up an Australian Imam on Live TV

Egyptian lawyer chooses to use his shoe instead of his words and beats up an Australian imam on live TV for believing wearing a headscarf is not a religious duty. more

BUZZ

The Oasis Festival 2016 Glitters in Marrakech

28 Sep 2016

The Oasis Festival 2016 Glitters in Marrakech

Timmy Mowafi takes a trip across North Africa to explore Morocco's burgeoning dance music scene at the second annual Oasis Festival in Marrakech, featuring some of the world's biggest deck dazzlers... and a lot of glitter.. more

LIFESTYLE

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract to Unveil New Suite Named After Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub

28 Sep 2016

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract to Unveil New Suite Named After Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub

On October 22nd, Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub will be opening the third building of the Aswan Heart Centre, and to celebrate the occasion, the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract will be turning the iconic surgeon's favourite suite into a shrine commemorating the living legend's countless contributions. more

Travel

MomPreneurs: The Future of Egypt's Business Sector?

28 Sep 2016

MomPreneurs: The Future of Egypt's Business Sector?

Supermoms make the best businesswomen, but it's too bad they're the most discouraged entrepreneurs out there. Well, not anymore... more

LIFESTYLE

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Random House: Jordanian Rock/Reggae Fusion Band Successfully Adopting a Neo Sufi Sound

27 Sep 2016

Random House: Jordanian Rock/Reggae Fusion Band Successfully Adopting a Neo Sufi Sound

We meet up with Jordanian band Random House, where we speak about the creation of the universe, Neo Sufism, and the role of media channels in shaping the Middle Eastern music scene. more

The Oasis Festival 2016 Glitters in Marrakech

27 Sep 2016

The Oasis Festival 2016 Glitters in Marrakech

Timmy Mowafi takes a trip across North Africa to explore Morocco's burgeoning dance music scene at the second annual Oasis Festival in Marrakech, featuring some of the world's biggest deck dazzlers... and a lot of glitter.. more

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

9/11 Victims' Families Can Now Sue Saudi Arabia

29 Sep 2016

9/11 Victims' Families Can Now Sue Saudi Arabia

The new law comes after Obama's veto against the "Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act" was rejected by an overwhelming majority at Congress. more

Business & Politics

15 Authentic Egyptian Restaurants to Eat at When Mama Doesn't Feel Like Cooking

29 Sep 2016

15 Authentic Egyptian Restaurants to Eat at When Mama Doesn't Feel Like Cooking

A taste of Egypt... And we promise it's the clean kind. more

Eats

Gorgeous New Nile-Side Lounge 'Breezes' Opens at Cairo's Ramses Hilton

28 Sep 2016

Gorgeous New Nile-Side Lounge 'Breezes' Opens at Cairo's Ramses Hilton

Take in one of the finest views the city has to offer at Cairo's newest hotspot. more

BUZZ

TE Pays for 4G Network to Become Egypt's Fourth Mobile Operator

28 Sep 2016

TE Pays for 4G Network to Become Egypt's Fourth Mobile Operator

Although Vodafone, Etisalat, and Orange have rejected the offer by the government for the 4G network, Telecom Egypt has paid to acquire the licence and is setting up to be Egypt's fourth mobile operator. more

Business & Politics

Is Sherihan Finally Making a Comeback to Egyptian Screens?

28 Sep 2016

Is Sherihan Finally Making a Comeback to Egyptian Screens?

We need all that beauty and charm back in our lives... more

BUZZ

7 New On Point Arab Emojis You'll be Using Every Day

28 Sep 2016

7 New On Point Arab Emojis You'll be Using Every Day

Because the little dancer emoji just doesn't cut it when you desperately need to let out a nice long zaghroota. more

Listicles

Leopard Escapes Farm and Kills 9-Year-Old Girl on Giza Outskirts

27 Sep 2016

Leopard Escapes Farm and Kills 9-Year-Old Girl on Giza Outskirts

On Sunday, a nine-year-old girl was killed by a leopard that allegedly escaped a farm in the village Kafr Hamid on the outskirts of the Giza district. more

BUZZ

Shnit Pre-Party: The Best Curated Underground Lineup This Season

27 Sep 2016

Shnit Pre-Party: The Best Curated Underground Lineup This Season

This Friday the 30th, Shnit's pre-party in the Old French Consulate Building has the hottest underground lineup we have seen all year. Established talent and newcomers alike, Shnit has got you covered. more

BUZZ

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UBER Teams Up with Etisalat to Offer FREE RIDES!

Yeah, you read that right: FREE! more

10 Things You Never Knew About Mohamed Karim - The Guy Who's Everywhere

He’s taking selfies with John Travolta, Sofia Vergara, and posing with Rami Malek at the Emmys. This man's living the fast life, and it’s safe to say Mohamed Karim is EVERYWHERE! more

Campaign to Bring Coldplay to Egypt Amasses Huge Following

A Facebook page may be responsible for bringing Coldplay to Egypt. Fingers crossed! more

A Brand New Luxury Cinema Just Opened in Cairo, and it is Epic

Launching their first phase during Eid, the Galaxy Cineplex in Cairo Festival City is destined to be the largest in Egypt – bigger, fancier, geekier, and just damn epic. 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

UBER Teams Up with Etisalat to Offer FREE RIDES!

Yeah, you read that right: FREE! more

The Giza Pyramids Will Now Be Run By Private Companies

Aiming to curb the downfall of tourism, Egypt's government decided to hire three companies to manage, maintain and secure the Giza complex. 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)

The weather is getting hotter by the second... more

UBER Teams Up with Etisalat to Offer FREE RIDES!

Yeah, you read that right: FREE! more

10 Things You Never Knew About Mohamed Karim - The Guy Who's Everywhere

He’s taking selfies with John Travolta, Sofia Vergara, and posing with Rami Malek at the Emmys. This man's living the fast life, and it’s safe to say Mohamed Karim is EVERYWHERE! more

Campaign to Bring Coldplay to Egypt Amasses Huge Following

A Facebook page may be responsible for bringing Coldplay to Egypt. Fingers crossed! more

A Brand New Luxury Cinema Just Opened in Cairo, and it is Epic

Launching their first phase during Eid, the Galaxy Cineplex in Cairo Festival City is destined to be the largest in Egypt – bigger, fancier, geekier, and just damn epic. more

9/11 Victims' Families Can Now Sue Saudi Arabia

The new law comes after Obama's veto against the "Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act" was rejected by an overwhelming majority at Congress. more

15 Authentic Egyptian Restaurants to Eat at When Mama Doesn't Feel Like Cooking

A taste of Egypt... And we promise it's the clean kind. more

Amr Diab is Officially a Guinness World Record Winner

No, it's not for being the least aging man in the world. more

Tech Bel3arabi Scoops Seedstars World's Second Prize

UAE-based startup Tech Bel3arabi aims to spread knowledge and information about technology and promote technological advancement in the Middle East. more

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8 Times Egyptian Social Media Reacted Hilariously to Going Back to School

27 Sep 2016

8 Times Egyptian Social Media Reacted Hilariously to Going Back to School

Memes, status updates, and viral posts fill the Internet as social media reacts to going back to school. And it's pretty amusing. #NoComplaints more

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27 Sep 2016

8 Mosalsalat You Can Binge-Watch With YouTube's Official New Arabic Series Hub

Because we weren't already obsessed enough... more

26 Sep 2016

A Brand New Luxury Cinema Just Opened in Cairo, and it is Epic

Launching their first phase during Eid, the Galaxy Cineplex in Cairo Festival City is destined to be the largest in Egypt – bigger, fancier, geekier, and just damn epic. more

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Random House / Safi @ Cairo Jazz Club

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29 Sep 2016

Hisham Kharma @ El Sawy Culturewheel

Hisham Kharma @ El Sawy Culturewheel

29 Sep 2016

Funk & Disco W/ Abdo @ The Tap East

Funk & Disco W/ Abdo @ The Tap East

29 Sep 2016

Mohareb (Warrior) Camp @ Sinaway Lagoon

Mohareb (Warrior) Camp @ Sinaway Lagoon

29 Sep 2016

Funkin' and Poppin' @ Royal Club Mohamed Ali

Funkin' and Poppin' @ Royal Club Mohamed Ali

30 Sep 2016

Fairouz T / Special K @ Cairo Jazz Club

Fairouz T / Special K @ Cairo Jazz Club

30 Sep 2016

Walkman Night ft. DJ Tough Guy @ Gu Bar

Walkman Night ft. DJ Tough Guy @ Gu Bar

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