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How Shahira Fahmy Went from Award-Winning Egyptian Architect to Cannes Actress
Geek

Tinder for Startups and More: 5 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Hack This Year's RiseUp Summit

15 Oct 2017
As the sizzling startup summit gears up to kick-start on December 1st, we gather 5 ways entrepreneurs can hack the MENA's loudest event. [...]
Why Cairo is Freaking Out Over Kazaz
BUZZ

Egyptian Couple Become First in History to Enter Squash Finals

15 Oct 2017
They became the first married couple to reach the men and women's finals for Professional Squash Association finals. [...]
8 Gorgeous Photos of Ballerinas of Cairo Working Sahel through the Lens of Huawei P10
ARTS & CULTURE

DaliDays: 3 Days of Everything Dalida in Cairo

15 Oct 2017
Her life, her films, her songs. Re-live her spectacular journey with the French Institute of Egypt on the 30th anniversary of her passing. [...]
These 13 Egyptian Startups Just Made Forbes' Top 100 In The Middle East
LIFESTYLE

7 Ways Egyptians Casually Waste Water

13 Oct 2017
With a growing population and increased pressure on the Nile's resources, it is important to remind ourselves of the ways we waste Egypt's precious waters. From Tarawa to inundating your entire apartment building with water because it's cleaning day, here are the 7 bad habits we need to kick. [...]
Iconic Downtown Cairo Cosmopolitan Hotel Gets A Makeover
BUZZ

Iconic Downtown Cairo Cosmopolitan Hotel Gets A Makeover

17 Oct 2017
Part of a wider plan to revive the historic Downtown area. [...]
Why Cairo is Freaking Out Over Kazaz
Eats

Why Cairo is Freaking Out Over Kazaz

17 Oct 2017
The Downtown joint now officially enjoys cult status. [...]
8 Gorgeous Photos of Ballerinas of Cairo Working Sahel through the Lens of Huawei P10
ARTS & CULTURE

8 Gorgeous Photos of Ballerinas of Cairo Working Sahel through the Lens of Huawei P10

17 Oct 2017
The pictures were all taken with the breakthrough invention that is the Huawei P10 and P10 Plus camera, which is only matched by actual professional cameras. And These photos prove just that. [...]
These 13 Egyptian Startups Just Made Forbes' Top 100 In The Middle East
Business

These 13 Egyptian Startups Just Made Forbes' Top 100 In The Middle East

17 Oct 2017
The leading business magazine rounded up the region's 100 startups with the most disruptive ideas and largest funding. Which Egyptian startups made it in the influential list? [...]
Shnit Short Film Festival Launches 5th Edition of Shnit Cairo Playground This Month
ARTS & CULTURE

Shnit Short Film Festival Launches 5th Edition of Shnit Cairo Playground This Month

17 Oct 2017
The prestigious short film festival runs simultaneously in Cairo, Bangkok, Buenos Aires, Moscow, Capetown, and more global film powerhouse cities. [...]
Egypt to Build Africa's Tallest Skyscraper
Business

Egypt to Build Africa's Tallest Skyscraper

17 Oct 2017
Construction has already begun and it's set to be completed within 43 months to replace South Africa's Carlton Centre. [...]
This Initiative Is Revolutionising the Education Game in Egypt
LIFESTYLE

This Initiative Is Revolutionising the Education Game in Egypt

17 Oct 2017
The unique tutoring initiative will be starting on the 17th of October. [...]
Week Month Year

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 [...]

This Rooftop Arts Hub Is Changing the Coffee-Date Culture in Cairo

Instead of going out with your friends to have coffee or stuff your face with whatever is trending this month, you can now go enjoy live [...]

Egyptian Sexual Harassment Victim Who Was Publicly Shamed by Riham Said Disfigured in Revenge Attack

Somaya Ebeid made headlines in October 2015 when she stood up to her harasser and refused to go silent. And now she's claiming he went [...]

You Might Be Able to Google Translate Hieroglyphics in the Near Future

The creators of Assassin's Creed: Origins - set in ancient Egypt - are creating a Google translate-like system for hieroglyphics. [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

The Best Social Media Reactions to Egypt's World Cup Qualifier Win

(So far) [...]

Egypt Set to Make the World’s Biggest Ever Macarona Béchamel

Organised by the Macarona Béchamel Festival, the gargantuan event is set to take place on March 30th, next year in Zamalek’s Horreya Park. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

Stop Whatever You’re Doing, Will Smith is in Cairo

It’s true! Our favourite man in black, Will Smith, has touched down in the motherland, Egypt! [...]

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 [...]

This Rooftop Arts Hub Is Changing the Coffee-Date Culture in Cairo

Instead of going out with your friends to have coffee or stuff your face with whatever is trending this month, you can now go enjoy live [...]

Egyptian Sexual Harassment Victim Who Was Publicly Shamed by Riham Said Disfigured in Revenge Attack

Somaya Ebeid made headlines in October 2015 when she stood up to her harasser and refused to go silent. And now she's claiming he went [...]

Egyptian Couple Become First in History to Enter Squash Finals

They became the first married couple to reach the men and women's finals for Professional Squash Association finals. [...]

Iconic Downtown Cairo Cosmopolitan Hotel Gets A Makeover

Part of a wider plan to revive the historic Downtown area. [...]

Why Cairo is Freaking Out Over Kazaz

The Downtown joint now officially enjoys cult status. [...]

8 Gorgeous Photos of Ballerinas of Cairo Working Sahel through the Lens of Huawei P10

The pictures were all taken with the breakthrough invention that is the Huawei P10 and P10 Plus camera, which is only matched by actual [...]

These 13 Egyptian Startups Just Made Forbes' Top 100 In The Middle East

The leading business magazine rounded up the region's 100 startups with the most disruptive ideas and largest funding. Which Egyptian [...]

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This Rooftop Arts Hub Is Changing the Coffee-Date Culture in Cairo

This Rooftop Arts Hub Is Changing the Coffee-Date Culture in Cairo

14 Oct 2017
Instead of going out with your friends to have coffee or stuff your face with whatever is trending this month, you can now go enjoy live music and mellow, relaxed nights. [...]
7 Ways Egyptians Casually Waste Water

7 Ways Egyptians Casually Waste Water

13 Oct 2017
With a growing population and increased pressure on the Nile's resources, it is important to remind ourselves of the ways we waste Egypt's precious waters. From Tarawa to inundating your entire apartment building with water because it's cleaning day, here are the 7 bad habits we need to kick. [...]
Sherine's First Ever Saudi Concert Causes Controversy and is Eventually Cancelled

Sherine's First Ever Saudi Concert Causes Controversy and is Eventually Cancelled

15 Oct 2017
Egyptian singer Sherine Abdelwahab’s concert in Riyadh that was supposed to happen at the end of October has been cancelled due to the reactions to ticket's prices among other issues. [...]
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. [...]
4000-Year-Old Pyramid Peak Unearthed in Saqqara
BUZZ

4000-Year-Old Pyramid Peak Unearthed in Saqqara

16 Oct 2017
The pyramid is believed to belong to 6th dynasty Queen Ankhnespepy II. [...]
JUFFY: Swiss DJ of Egyptian Origins Stupefies us with his Quality Sounds
SCENE NOISE

JUFFY: Swiss DJ of Egyptian Origins Stupefies us with his Quality Sounds

15 Oct 2017
JUFFY's dad used to work at a casette tape shop in Abdeen - a love for music it seems runs in the family. [...]
Machine Eat Man Embraces Collaborations with Different Arab Vocalists
SCENE NOISE

Machine Eat Man Embraces Collaborations with Different Arab Vocalists

17 Oct 2017
Analog synthesizer and electronic musician Mohamed Ragab AKA Machine Eat Man, has embarked on a new project with different Arab vocalists, aiming to reach Egypt with meaningful dance music. [...]
Cairo Ranked World's Most Dangerous City for Women
BUZZ

Cairo Ranked World's Most Dangerous City for Women

16 Oct 2017
Cairo has been ranked the worst mega city for women in the world in terms of sexual violence, economic opportunities, harmful cultural practices, and access to healthcare. [...]
Egyptian Women Open Up About Their Sexual Harassment Experiences As #MeToo Trends Worldwide
BUZZ

Egyptian Women Open Up About Their Sexual Harassment Experiences As #MeToo Trends Worldwide

16 Oct 2017
Actress Alyssa Milano started the campaign to show the magnitude of the problem, in the aftermath of the explosive allegations against media mogul Harvey Weinstein. [...]
Fayoum’s Famous Pottery-Making Village Is Hosting a Culture and Arts Festival
ARTS & CULTURE

Fayoum’s Famous Pottery-Making Village Is Hosting a Culture and Arts Festival

16 Oct 2017
Tours, camp fires, pottery making, and safaris are just some of the activities the masterminds behind the festival have in mind. [...]
Egyptian Sexual Harassment Victim Who Was Publicly Shamed by Riham Said Disfigured in Revenge Attack
BUZZ

Egyptian Sexual Harassment Victim Who Was Publicly Shamed by Riham Said Disfigured in Revenge Attack

16 Oct 2017
Somaya Ebeid made headlines in October 2015 when she stood up to her harasser and refused to go silent. And now she's claiming he went after her with a blade. [...]
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Disco Misr & A-Squared @ Cairo Jazz Club

Disco Misr & A-Squared @ Cairo Jazz Club

18 Oct 2017
Screening By Shnit @ Zawya

Screening By Shnit @ Zawya

18 Oct 2017
Dalidays @ French Institute In Cairo

Dalidays @ French Institute In Cairo

18 Oct 2017
The Show Goes On @ AUC Falaki

The Show Goes On @ AUC Falaki

18 Oct 2017
Yehya Khalil @ Cairo Jazz Club

Yehya Khalil @ Cairo Jazz Club

19 Oct 2017
Shnit X #CairoSaturdayWalks @ Downtown

Shnit X #CairoSaturdayWalks @ Downtown

19 Oct 2017
Casino Du Soir ft. Amie Sultan @ 1925

Casino Du Soir ft. Amie Sultan @ 1925

19 Oct 2017
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Disco Misr & A-Squared @ Cairo Jazz Club
Clubs

Disco Misr & A-Squared @ Cairo Jazz Club

Date: 10/18/2017
Time: 10:00pm - 3:00am
Venue: Cairo Jazz Club
Shnit Opening Party @ Zawya
Parties

Shnit Opening Party @ Zawya

Date: 10/18/2017
Time: 7:30pm - 12:0am
Venue: Zawya
Screening By Shnit @ Zawya
Film

Screening By Shnit @ Zawya

Date: 10/18/2017
Time: 5:00pm - 12:0am
Venue: Zawya
Praed @ Zigzag
Clubs

Praed @ Zigzag

Date: 10/18/2017
Time: 10:00pm - 3:00am
Venue: Zigzag
Shnit Cairo Realtime Competition @ Downtown
Competition

Shnit Cairo Realtime Competition @ Downtown

Date: 10/18/2017
Time: 10:00pm - 1:00am
Venue: Downtown
Hip Hop W/ Soul M @ The Tap East
Clubs

Hip Hop W/ Soul M @ The Tap East

Date: 10/18/2017
Time: 10:00pm - 2:00am
Venue: The Tap East
Dalidays @ French Institute In Cairo
Film

Dalidays @ French Institute In Cairo

Date: 10/18/2017
Time: 8:00pm - 12:0am
Venue: French Institute In Cairo
Script Writing Workshop @ Darb 1718
Workshop

Script Writing Workshop @ Darb 1718

Date: 10/18/2017
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Venue: Darb 1718
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CINEMA
Happy Family

Happy Family

GENRE:

Action

Animation

STARS:

Emily Watson

SHOWING AT: Bandar Cinema Maadi Galaxy Cineplex.cfcm [...]
6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain

6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain

GENRE:

Adventure

Biography

STARS:

Josh Hartnett

SHOWING AT: Family Cinema Galaxy Cineplex Galaxy Cineplex.cfcm [...]
Birth Of The Dragon

Birth Of The Dragon

GENRE:

Action

Biography

STARS:

Billy Magnussen

SHOWING AT: Galaxy Cineplex Renaissance Downtown [...]
Geostorm

Geostorm

GENRE:

Action

Sci-Fi

STARS:

Gerard Butler

SHOWING AT: Galaxy Cineplex.cfcm Golden Stars [...]
Human Flow

Human Flow

GENRE:

Documentary

STARS:

Israa Abboud

SHOWING AT: Galaxy Cineplex.cfcm VOX Cinemas Egypt [...]
Mother!

Mother!

GENRE:

Drama

Horror

STARS:

Jennifer Lawrence

SHOWING AT: Bandar Cinema Maadi Dandy Mall Galaxy Cineplex [...]
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