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MENA Personal Training App Enhance Fitness Raises $3M Series A
BUZZ

Alexandria to Open Three Public Beaches Next Year

19 Sep 2021
The Central Administration of Tourism and Resorts in Alexandria announced that they will open two free beaches, one in Central Alexandria, and the other in Agami in western Alexandria. [...]
Bun N’ Glaze is Our Next Brunch Baby
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Bun N’ Glaze is Our Next Brunch Baby

20 Sep 2021
Bun N’ Glaze really said, ‘You had me at sourdough’. [...]
Technical Schools to Launch Course on Innovation & Entrepreneurship
LIFESTYLE

Technical Schools to Launch Course on Innovation & Entrepreneurship

19 Sep 2021
These weekly classes will provide vocational guidance and entrepreneurial skills, in order to allow students to follow a career path or build one of their own. [...]
Egypt Launches Website for US Expats to Donate to ‘Haya Karima’
LIFESTYLE

Egypt Launches Website for US Expats to Donate to ‘Haya Karima’

19 Sep 2021
the Ministry of Emigration and Expatriate Affairs has launched an online fundraising platform to allow Egyptian expats in the US to donate to the national 'Haya Karima' initiative. [...]
‘Sea in Your Eyes’ Marks New Dawn for Dubai-Based R&B Artist Michele
Noise

‘Sea in Your Eyes’ Marks New Dawn for Dubai-Based R&B Artist Michele

19 Sep 2021
Having first appeared on radars with her intimate, lo-fi brand of bedroom R&B, Michele takes on a soaring new pop sound, delivering an emotional piece with an utterly enchanting video to boot. [...]
UAE-Based Egyptian Tac Swaps Hip-Hop for Soul in ‘The Mirror Theory’
Noise

UAE-Based Egyptian Tac Swaps Hip-Hop for Soul in ‘The Mirror Theory’

19 Sep 2021
The rapper has made a name for himself in Dubai for his gruff, NYC-inspired rap style, but his latest track is an emotional dip into soul music. [...]
Bubble Tea Lovers Are Shaking at the Arrival of Yokozuna
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Bubble Tea Lovers Are Shaking at the Arrival of Yokozuna

18 Sep 2021
This Heliopolis spot is about to usher us into a sakura-filled bubble tea fantasy. [...]
MENA Personal Training App Enhance Fitness Raises $3M Series A
Business

MENA Personal Training App Enhance Fitness Raises $3M Series A

18 Sep 2021
The newly-acquired funds will be used to fuel operational and regional expansion as well as hire new talent, refine its products and enhance its marketing strategy. [...]
7 Places to Buy Affordable Art for Your Home
Scene Home

7 Places to Buy Affordable Art for Your Home

18 Sep 2021
From picture-perfect prints to whimsical illustrations, these seven brands will help you deck out your home in affordable art… [...]
Everything You Need to Know About the Cairo International Art District
ARTS & CULTURE

Everything You Need to Know About the Cairo International Art District

18 Sep 2021
Between September 15th and October 27th Art D’Egypt will be taking over six historic venues across Downtown Cairo for an unmissable month of provocative art open to the public. [...]
Italian-Japanese Cuisine Arrives in Cairo with 'NI' Cafe
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Italian-Japanese Cuisine Arrives in Cairo with 'NI' Cafe

18 Sep 2021
The restaurant flaunts a diverse menu borrowing from both cuisines their most iconic dishes. [...]
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New $50M African Fund Ambo Ventures to Target Green Economy Startups

Led by founders with regional experience and backed by partners on-ground across the continent, Ambo Fund is poised to achieve its lofty [...]

Cairo's Only 4 Restaurants Serving Mansaf

The only spots in the capital to have Jordan's national dish. [...]

Three Documentaries on Ancient Egypt Selected for Noble Film Festival

Three documentaries on the mysteries of Ancient Egypt have been officially selected for the Noble International Film Festival and Awards, a [...]

Acclaimed Egyptian Film 'The Babylon Gardens' Revives a World Wonder

'The Babylon Gardens' has garnered the attention of 15 other film festivals for its stunning CGI, which brought the historical Hanging [...]

15 Egyptian Brands That Will Give Your Home Boho Vibes

Cairo-based travel blogger, Farah Hosny - aka @WandertoWherever - takes a different kind of ride, one through the increasing number of [...]

Heshek Beshek Fetishisation: Amie Sultan on Reclaiming Egyptian Dance

A disruptive voice on a stagnant ‘belly dance’ scene, Amie Sultan offers a raw and honest reflection on how our native dance has been [...]

Egypt Installs First Hydroelectric Turbine in Tanzanian Dam

The Egypt-made hydroelectric dam will secure a clean power supply for over 60 million Tanzanians as well as help control water flow if [...]

Egypt to Build Djibouti’s First Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital

The Ministry of Health and Population has announced that the maternity hospital is a gift from the Egyptian people to help Djibouti manage [...]

9 Cairo Shops to Get Your Last Minute Halloween Costume

Whether you’re in the market for a cute fairy set or a badass monster, we’ve got you covered with our list of the best Halloween costume [...]

Top Picks for Egyptian Kicks - Our Fave Local Shoe Brands Right Now

As winter and new outfits lie just around the corner, we’re compiling our picks for the best shoe brands in town. [...]

Egypt's Most Elegant Boutiques for Evening Wear

From draping gowns to glittery mermaid designs, here are some of our fav evening wear boutiques in Cairo. [...]

Egyptian Filmmaker Mohamed Diab to Direct Marvel's Next Big Superhero Series 'Moon Knight'

Award-winning Egyptian filmmaker Mohamed Diab was just tapped to shoot Marvel Studio's upcoming superhero series 'Moon Knight', which [...]

Alexandria's Best 7 Restaurants for Alexandrian Liver

Because there's nothing that Alexandrian liver, half a lemon and arn felfel can't fix. [...]

Black Eyed Peas at The Pyramids: All You Need to Know About Tickets

Here's everything you need to know about the tickets to see the Black Eyed Peas perform at the Great Pyramids of Giza on October 2nd. [...]

Pregnant Women Given Green Light to Register for COVID-19 Vaccine

All available vaccines were safe for women who are considering or undergoing pregnancy, according to the President's Health Advisor. [...]

Bahrain's First Eco-Resort Opens at UNESCO-Recognised Hawar Islands

Eco-hotel group Mantis promises to bring a unique blend of luxury, fun and environmentalism to Bahrain’s remote island of Hawar. [...]

Bun N’ Glaze is Our Next Brunch Baby

Bun N’ Glaze really said, ‘You had me at sourdough’. [...]

Egyptian Actress Rosaline Elbay to Star in US Netflix Drama 'Jigsaw'

Best known for her recurring role as Amani in Hulu’s American comedy-drama ‘Ramy’, Rosaline Elbay has joined the main cast of Netflix's [...]

Egyptian Healthtech Startup Sotech Raises $1 Million Pre-Seed Round

Founded at the height of the pandemic, the startup’s IoT solutions has seen it work with over 200 clinics - and counting. [...]

‘Sea in Your Eyes’ Marks New Dawn for Dubai-Based R&B Artist Michele

Having first appeared on radars with her intimate, lo-fi brand of bedroom R&B, Michele takes on a soaring new pop sound, delivering an [...]

Alexandria's Best 7 Restaurants for Alexandrian Liver
Eats

Alexandria's Best 7 Restaurants for Alexandrian Liver

19 Sep 2021
Because there's nothing that Alexandrian liver, half a lemon and arn felfel can't fix. [...]
'Carbless' Creates, Cooks and Delivers Meal Plans to Your Doorstep
Eats

'Carbless' Creates, Cooks and Delivers Meal Plans to Your Doorstep

19 Sep 2021
For those of you who want to adopt a healthier lifestyle and either shed some pounds or make serious gains, Carbless will do all of the dirty work for you. [...]
United Kingdom Removes Egypt from COVID-19 Red List
Explore Egypt

United Kingdom Removes Egypt from COVID-19 Red List

18 Sep 2021
Egypt, alongside seven other countries, will be moved to the United Kingdom's 'amber list', which carries less strict restrictions for COVID-19 testing and quarantine. [...]
Resurgent Rapper El Khayal with Abyusif & Abo El Anwar in ‘Ntklm Blel’
Noise

Resurgent Rapper El Khayal with Abyusif & Abo El Anwar in ‘Ntklm Blel’

18 Sep 2021
A mere few weeks after reemerging from the shadows of a hiatus, El Khayal finds himself rubbing shoulders with Abyusif and Abo El Anwar. [...]
9 Magical Stays in Marsa Alam
Explore Egypt

9 Magical Stays in Marsa Alam

18 Sep 2021
Uncover one of the most magical stretches of coastline on Egypt’s Red Sea… [...]
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9 Magical Stays in Marsa Alam
Explore Egypt

9 Magical Stays in Marsa Alam

Uncover one of the most magical stretches of coastline on Egypt’s Red Sea… [...]
Qasr El Eyni Hospital Opens Two Clinics to Treat FGM Victims
BUZZ

Qasr El Eyni Hospital Opens Two Clinics to Treat FGM Victims

18 Sep 2021
This is the latest women-focused addition to the public hospital, following two years of development. [...]
Cocoon Culture Hosts Upcycling Fashion Workshop from September 28th
Fashion

Cocoon Culture Hosts Upcycling Fashion Workshop from September 28th

18 Sep 2021
For five days, participants will have the opportunity to explore their creative skills through upcycling fashion with ALMAH creative director Youssre Abdelkader. [...]
American University in Cairo’s MBA Programme Ranked Top in in Africa
LIFESTYLE

American University in Cairo’s MBA Programme Ranked Top in in Africa

17 Sep 2021
In Quacquarelli’s worldwide assessment of business degree programmes, AUC got ranked the top university in Africa in the Global MBA Rankings for 2022, alongside University of Capetown in South Africa. [...]
Sitio Serves a Sumptuous Slice of Spain in Sheikh Zayed
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Sitio Serves a Sumptuous Slice of Spain in Sheikh Zayed

17 Sep 2021
Paella, calamari, and true Spanish spirit at this new Zayed restaurant. [...]
New Website 'Mofai' Offers Hot Selection of Beauty Products in Egypt
Fashion

New Website 'Mofai' Offers Hot Selection of Beauty Products in Egypt

17 Sep 2021
New to the market, beauty platform Mofair.com carries products from brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Nars, MAC Cosmetics, The Ordinary, Smashbox, Benefit, Pixi and more. [...]
Gemini Africa’s CinemaTech Track Goes Global at Venice Film Festival
Business

Gemini Africa’s CinemaTech Track Goes Global at Venice Film Festival

17 Sep 2021
The 78th edition of the iconic festival welcomed Gemini Africa into the fold, where CEO Adly Thoma lead the charge in spreading the good word of a CinemaTech track on the cusp of changing filmmaking. [...]
Egypt Welcomes First Cruise Ship in 18 Months
Explore Egypt

Egypt Welcomes First Cruise Ship in 18 Months

17 Sep 2021
US tourists disembarking from the luxurious World Navigator cruise ship were greeted with roses and gifts from the Tourism Authority of Port Said. [...]

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