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

3 Generations of Greek Alexandrians Tell The Story of Their Forgotten Community

22 Sep 2017
In this CairoScene exclusive, senior writer Moustafa Daly unearths the stories of Alexandria's few remaining Greeks and examines the social evolution that has led to their diaspora. [...]
Dahab's Famous Ralph’s German Bakery Is Opening in Cairo
ARTS & CULTURE

Sheikh Jackson Film Review: The Three Jacksons

23 Sep 2017
In her CairoScene debut, Sharine Atif examines the trichotomy of Sheikh Jackson and what it says about our culture. [...]
This Nursery Is Changing the Preschool Education Game in Egypt
Eats

6 Nightlife Spots Opening in 6th of October City to Get Excited About

21 Sep 2017
6th of October is quickly becoming Cairo's newest nightlife hub and we have all the spots not be missed for sure. [...]
Alaa Makes: The Latest Tribal Addition to Cairo’s Jewellery Scene
BUZZ

This Egyptian Diver Has Been Underwater Since Monday to Break World Record for Longest Dive

20 Sep 2017
Saddam Killany has been underwater off the coast of Dahab for over 50 hours. [...]
BMW Just Customised a Car to Match Shoes Designed by This Egyptian Footwear Designer
Fashion

BMW Just Customised a Car to Match Shoes Designed by This Egyptian Footwear Designer

24 Sep 2017
[Exclusive] Jayda Hany talks New York Fashion Tech Week and how her latest collection came to be the theme for a special edition BMW M4, as well as the interesting origin story of her shoes. [...]
Dahab's Famous Ralph’s German Bakery Is Opening in Cairo
Eats

Dahab's Famous Ralph’s German Bakery Is Opening in Cairo

24 Sep 2017
You can now enjoy your favourite home-made Bavarian baked goods in Maadi's road 9. [...]
This Nursery Is Changing the Preschool Education Game in Egypt
LIFESTYLE

This Nursery Is Changing the Preschool Education Game in Egypt

23 Sep 2017
One nursery in Heliopolis has aimed to take a very different and innovative approach to preschool education, and it’s quite possibly the only one of its kind in Egypt. [...]
Alaa Makes: The Latest Tribal Addition to Cairo’s Jewellery Scene
Fashion

Alaa Makes: The Latest Tribal Addition to Cairo’s Jewellery Scene

23 Sep 2017
After studying under Azza Fahmy, this Egyptian jewellery designer is launching his new brand and it's the most refreshingly original collection we've seen in a while. [...]
Are Fake Viral Posts Unfairly Damaging How Egyptians View Big Brands?
Business

Are Fake Viral Posts Unfairly Damaging How Egyptians View Big Brands?

23 Sep 2017
Evidence supports that, but the world's giant brands are finally taking charge of their image. [...]
This Real Estate Company is Building 6th of October's First Ever High-Rise Towers Dubai Style
Business

This Real Estate Company is Building 6th of October's First Ever High-Rise Towers Dubai Style

22 Sep 2017
Mix-use developers Marakez are building a 21-story residential complex in West Cairo called Aeon and will be home to the first high-rise towers of their kind in the area and will be built 100m above sea level. [...]
#GetScene: 7 Awesome Instagram Photos This Week
ARTS & CULTURE

#GetScene: 7 Awesome Instagram Photos This Week

22 Sep 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. [...]
Week Month Year

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. [...]

This Egyptian Diver Has Been Underwater Since Monday to Break World Record for Longest Dive

Saddam Killany has been underwater off the coast of Dahab for over 50 hours. [...]

6 Nightlife Spots Opening in 6th of October City to Get Excited About

6th of October is quickly becoming Cairo's newest nightlife hub and we have all the spots not be missed for sure. [...]

Egypt is Officially Africa's No.1 Investment Destination

Egypt just overtook South Africa as the continent's top investment destination. [...]

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. [...]

Naked at The Pyramids: These Artists Stir A World of Controversy With Nude Photos

Nude model Marisa Papen went on a huge adventure in Egypt and created this beautiful photostory. [...]

'This is Egypt' Wins Best Tourism Promotional Video in The Middle East

Beating subscriptions from 63 other countries at Friday's general assembly of World Tourism Organization. [...]

This Luxor Boutique Hotel Is Straight Out of A Fairy Tale and You Probably Never Knew it Existed

Just 4 kilometres away from the Valley of the Kings, Hotel Al Moudira has all the makings of a royal getaway. And we have the pictures to [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

This Egyptian Diver Has Been Underwater Since Monday to Break World Record for Longest Dive

Saddam Killany has been underwater off the coast of Dahab for over 50 hours. [...]

6 Nightlife Spots Opening in 6th of October City to Get Excited About

6th of October is quickly becoming Cairo's newest nightlife hub and we have all the spots not be missed for sure. [...]

3 Generations of Greek Alexandrians Tell The Story of Their Forgotten Community

In this CairoScene exclusive, senior writer Moustafa Daly unearths the stories of Alexandria's few remaining Greeks and examines the social [...]

BMW Just Customised a Car to Match Shoes Designed by This Egyptian Footwear Designer

[Exclusive] Jayda Hany talks New York Fashion Tech Week and how her latest collection came to be the theme for a special edition BMW M4, as [...]

Dahab's Famous Ralph’s German Bakery Is Opening in Cairo

You can now enjoy your favourite home-made Bavarian baked goods in Maadi's road 9. [...]

This Nursery Is Changing the Preschool Education Game in Egypt

One nursery in Heliopolis has aimed to take a very different and innovative approach to preschool education, and it’s quite possibly the [...]

Are Fake Viral Posts Unfairly Damaging How Egyptians View Big Brands?

Evidence supports that, but the world's giant brands are finally taking charge of their image. [...]

Editor's Picks
Egypt’s Nour El Nil Tops National Geographic’s List of Best Cruise Ships in the World

Egypt’s Nour El Nil Tops National Geographic’s List of Best Cruise Ships in the World

19 Sep 2017
Nour El Nil’s Malouka and Meroe cruise ships have both been featured in National Geographic’s list of the best cruise holidays around the world. [...]
Egypt is Officially Africa's No.1 Investment Destination

Egypt is Officially Africa's No.1 Investment Destination

19 Sep 2017
Egypt just overtook South Africa as the continent's top investment destination. [...]
Video: Mashrou' Leila's Hamed Sinno Is Teaching You How to Use A Condom

Video: Mashrou' Leila's Hamed Sinno Is Teaching You How to Use A Condom

18 Sep 2017
The singer is seen teaching us us about sexual health, including proper condom use, in a Marsa Sexual Health Center campaign. [...]
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. [...]
Egyptian Architect Ahmed Gabr Wins Arabian African Property Awards
LIFESTYLE

Egyptian Architect Ahmed Gabr Wins Arabian African Property Awards

19 Sep 2017
One of the world’s most prestigious design awards just went to Egyptian architect Ahmed Gabr. [...]
Sheraton Cairo Is Finally Open Again and We Got a First Glimpse of What to Expect
LIFESTYLE

Sheraton Cairo Is Finally Open Again and We Got a First Glimpse of What to Expect

19 Sep 2017
We got to spend a weekend getaway, right in the heart of the city. And with the many, many cuisine options to choose from, the getaway quickly turned into a foodie adventure. [...]
Egypt’s Newest Public Transport Service To Be Launched By Uber
BUZZ

Egypt’s Newest Public Transport Service To Be Launched By Uber

21 Sep 2017
Uber are planning a new operation set to serve all of Egypt’s governorates. [...]
This Egyptian Artist Is Creating Masterpieces Out of Metro Tickets
ARTS & CULTURE

This Egyptian Artist Is Creating Masterpieces Out of Metro Tickets

21 Sep 2017
Tarek Ahmed Shahin, a 21-year-old student of architecture, transforms plain metro tickets into art on a magnetic strip. [...]
The Elisa Sednaoui Foundation Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Expand Operations in Egypt
BUZZ

The Elisa Sednaoui Foundation Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Expand Operations in Egypt

20 Sep 2017
The beautiful and multi-talented Elisa Sednaoui is hoping to expand her groundbreaking development organisation. [...]
The Annual Automech Formula is Here
BUZZ

The Annual Automech Formula is Here

20 Sep 2017
The annual motor show is at its 24th edition, and we have the lowdown. [...]
Here’s How to Win a Full Expenses Paid NYE Trip for 2 to Dubai
LIFESTYLE

Here’s How to Win a Full Expenses Paid NYE Trip for 2 to Dubai

20 Sep 2017
Shell wants to reward your sub par singing skills with the trip of a lifetime. [...]
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El Gouna Film Festival @ El Gouna

El Gouna Film Festival @ El Gouna

24 Sep 2017
Brunch @ Solana

Brunch @ Solana

24 Sep 2017
Wust El Balad @ Cairo Jazz Club

Wust El Balad @ Cairo Jazz Club

26 Sep 2017
EVENTS CALENDAR
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Neamat El Diwany @ Picasso Art Gallery
Exhibitions

Neamat El Diwany @ Picasso Art Gallery

Date: 9/24/2017
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Venue: Picasso Art Gallery
The White Smoke @ Mashrabia Art Gallery
Exhibitions

The White Smoke @ Mashrabia Art Gallery

Date: 9/24/2017
Time: 12:00pm - 12:0am
Venue: Mashrabia Art Gallery
Drawing & Painting Course @ SANE
Course

Drawing & Painting Course @ SANE

Date: 9/24/2017
Time: 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Venue: SANE
Basics Of Photography @ Beit El Sura
Course

Basics Of Photography @ Beit El Sura

Date: 9/24/2017
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Venue: Beit El Sura
Copper Forming Workshop @ Darb 1718
Workshop

Copper Forming Workshop @ Darb 1718

Date: 9/24/2017
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Darb 1718
The Sonic Environment @ Bardo Club House
Workshop

The Sonic Environment @ Bardo Club House

Date: 9/24/2017
Time: 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Venue: Bardo Clubhouse
El Gouna Film Festival @ El Gouna
Festival

El Gouna Film Festival @ El Gouna

Date: 9/24/2017
Time: 12:00pm - 12:0am
Venue: El Gouna
Wedding @ The Westin Cairo Golf Resort
Variety

Wedding @ The Westin Cairo Golf Resort

Date: 9/24/2017
Time: 12:00pm - 12:0am
Venue: The Westin Cairo Golf Resort & Spa
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CINEMA
American Assassin

American Assassin

GENRE:

Action

Thriller

STARS:

Michael Keaton

SHOWING AT: Dandy Mall Plaza Cinema Point90 Stars Cinema [...]
El Kenz

El Kenz

GENRE:

Drama

STARS:

Mohamed Ramadan

SHOWING AT: Amir Cinema Cosmos Dandy Mall El Amir El Haram [...]
El Khaleya

El Khaleya

GENRE:

Action

Drama

STARS:

Ahmed Ezz

SHOWING AT: Amir Cinema Cosmos El Amir El Haram Galaxy [...]
Logan Lucky

Logan Lucky

GENRE:

Comedy

Crime

STARS:

Daniel Craig

SHOWING AT: Plaza Cinema Renaissance Nile City Stars Cinema [...]
What Happened to Monday

What Happened to Monday

GENRE:

Action

Adventure

STARS:

Noomi Rapace

SHOWING AT: Plaza Cinema Stars Cinema [...]
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