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A Walk Through Downtown Cairo’s Timeless Architecture
Explore Egypt

Egypt Bans Flights from 7 African Nations Due to New COVID-19 Variant

27 Nov 2021
Due to the emergence of the new 'Omicron' variant of the COVID-19 virus in South Africa, EgyptAir has temporarily suspended direct flights from a number of nearby nations. [...]
Upcoming 'Arrive Egypt' App to Help Tourists Verify PCR Tests Faster
Explore Egypt

Upcoming 'Arrive Egypt' App to Help Tourists Verify PCR Tests Faster

27 Nov 2021
The app will enable tourists to digitally submit their negative PCR test results or their vaccine certificate, so that airports will be able to facilitate their arrival into Egypt. [...]
Five-star Chedi Hotels to Open New Property in El Gouna
Explore Egypt

Five-star Chedi Hotels to Open New Property in El Gouna

26 Nov 2021
Following the elegant Chedi Andermatt in the Swiss Alps and the Chedi Lustica Bay Hotel in Montenegro, Chedi Hotels & Residences looks towards Egypt’s El Gouna for their next five-star property… [...]
28 Maadi Sidewalks Are Getting Revamped for People with Disabilities
LIFESTYLE

28 Maadi Sidewalks Are Getting Revamped for People with Disabilities

26 Nov 2021
The new adjustments will enable people on wheelchairs to maneuver through Maadi’s streets without assistance. [...]
'Oke' Woks Into Sheikh Zayed with All the Flavours of Asia
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'Oke' Woks Into Sheikh Zayed with All the Flavours of Asia

26 Nov 2021
Did you know that Oke is also sisters with household names like Mezcal, Gigi’s Burger Bar, Izakaya and Binge? [...]
LIVE: The Sphinx Avenue Parade Puts the Spotlight on Luxor's Treasures
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LIVE: The Sphinx Avenue Parade Puts the Spotlight on Luxor's Treasures

25 Nov 2021
After a lengthy restoration, Luxor's Sphinx Avenue reopens with a grand ceremony and a brilliant parade, evoking images of the ancient Opet Festival... [...]
Luxury Catering Company Foodlink Raises $8 Million for UAE Expansion
Business

Luxury Catering Company Foodlink Raises $8 Million for UAE Expansion

25 Nov 2021
Born in India, the company already has a prolific profile with several brands in the UAE. [...]
Best Rap Releases of the Week 44
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Best Rap Releases of the Week 44

25 Nov 2021
To help you keep up with all the new rap music released by artists in the MENA and diaspora, we’ve compiled a list of the our favourite releases of the past week. [...]
E-ticketing System Launched at Karnak & Luxor Temples
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E-ticketing System Launched at Karnak & Luxor Temples

25 Nov 2021
The e-ticketing system was previously applied at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir and the Giza Plateau, as part of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' efforts to digitize their services. [...]
Foreign Couples Can Now Rent Out Hall for Civil Union Ceremony
LIFESTYLE

Foreign Couples Can Now Rent Out Hall for Civil Union Ceremony

25 Nov 2021
Instead of simply signing some papers to secure a civil union, foreigners in Egypt will have the option to rent out a small hall for EGP 2,000, and invite up to 10 guests to the ceremony. [...]
Art Corner Gallery to Feature Exhibit on Egypt's Most Infamous Killers
ARTS & CULTURE

Art Corner Gallery to Feature Exhibit on Egypt's Most Infamous Killers

25 Nov 2021
The exhibition uses the tales of serial killers Raya and Sakina as a jumping point to showcase other women’s lives from that period, putting the spotlight on their traditional clothing and jewellery. [...]
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9 of Cairo's Coolest Co-Working Spaces

From 20th century villas to garden rooftoops, these are Cairo’s most unique co-working spaces, places prime for entrepreneurs to kick-start [...]

Normandy 3: Alexandria's Love Letter to the Iconic Egyptian Film

If you haven’t guessed it already, Normandy 3 is named after the boat (that sunk) on the iconic Egyptian film that is Normandy 2. [...]

UAE-Based VentureSouq Officially Launches $50M MENA FinTech Fund I

The fund will look to startups working in and around strategic sub-sectors including PropTech, InsurTech, digital banking and payments [...]

Everyone’s Talking About This 'Eden' of a Maadi Bakery and We Get It

Maadi's Road 233 just got more lit! [...]

Egyptian E-Grocery Startup Appetito Raises $2 Million Investment

The startup will use the Pre-Series A investment to follow through with rapid scaling plans, including pan-African expansion. [...]

O'Fudge: Ooey Gooey Fudgy Cookies Is What This Brand Is All About

Hint: They have a fudging DIY cookie set that you can order and maybe eat the whole thing on your own. [...]

Oh Dios Mío! Cairo Says Hello to ‘The Mexican Bakery’

We stan a panaderia! That's bakery for you if you don't know Spanish. [...]

Bisriat's Vintage Eyewear Puts That Nostalgic Drip On Our Faces

WIth vintage eyewear that have been hunted down throughout Egypt, Bisrait sells sunglasses that are as timeless as they are flashy. [...]

Marriott's Vibrant W Residences is Coming to New Cairo

Having already made its mark in 15 world-class locations like New York, Hollywood and Dubai, W Residences from Marriott is due for its [...]

Sleep By Ancient Treasures at Villa Sakkara

Villa Sakkara promises guests a getaway to recharge the soul. [...]

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 [...]

Beehive: This Nasr City Spot is a Haven for Foodies & Gamers

We have no choice but to stan dem kweens! [...]

UAE-Based VentureSouq Officially Launches $50M MENA FinTech Fund I

The fund will look to startups working in and around strategic sub-sectors including PropTech, InsurTech, digital banking and payments [...]

Everyone’s Talking About This 'Eden' of a Maadi Bakery and We Get It

Maadi's Road 233 just got more lit! [...]

NFTY Arabia: New NFT Marketplace For Digital Art to Launch Across MENA

The nascent marketplace will be a first-of-its-kind NFT platform dedicated to buying, selling and collecting rare digital art from across [...]

Shrimp Bay Makes Seafood Buckets Unlike Anything We've Seen

The new eatery stands out because of their affordable buckets. Three kilos of mixed seafood will only cost you EGP 333. [...]

Egypt Bans Flights from 7 African Nations Due to New COVID-19 Variant

Due to the emergence of the new 'Omicron' variant of the COVID-19 virus in South Africa, EgyptAir has temporarily suspended direct flights [...]

Upcoming 'Arrive Egypt' App to Help Tourists Verify PCR Tests Faster

The app will enable tourists to digitally submit their negative PCR test results or their vaccine certificate, so that airports will be [...]

Five-star Chedi Hotels to Open New Property in El Gouna

Following the elegant Chedi Andermatt in the Swiss Alps and the Chedi Lustica Bay Hotel in Montenegro, Chedi Hotels & Residences looks [...]

28 Maadi Sidewalks Are Getting Revamped for People with Disabilities

The new adjustments will enable people on wheelchairs to maneuver through Maadi’s streets without assistance. [...]

Alexandria's Konafa & Basbousa Lands in Nasr City
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Alexandria's Konafa & Basbousa Lands in Nasr City

26 Nov 2021
The dessert shop has no time for anything else other than konafa and basbousa. [...]
Lebanon's Zaatar W Zeit Finally Makes it to Cairo
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Lebanon's Zaatar W Zeit Finally Makes it to Cairo

25 Nov 2021
The ever so popular Beirut-born eatery with countless branches all over the Middle East (we’re talking the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait) has decided to add Om El Donia onto its list by making i [...]
Marwan Hamed to Head Jury for Short Films at Red Sea Film Festival
ARTS & CULTURE

Marwan Hamed to Head Jury for Short Films at Red Sea Film Festival

25 Nov 2021
Egyptian Director Marwan Hamed will be joined by Finnish-Somali writer and director Khadar Ayderus, and Saudi Arabian actor and director Ahd Kamel. [...]
Sugar, Spice and Everything Absolutely Nice at Almaza's Hans & Gretel
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Sugar, Spice and Everything Absolutely Nice at Almaza's Hans & Gretel

25 Nov 2021
The brand has flown all the way from Greece to bring Cairo a dessert extravaganza. [...]
A Walk Through Downtown Cairo’s Timeless Architecture
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A Walk Through Downtown Cairo’s Timeless Architecture

25 Nov 2021
With iconic architecture, dramatic facades and delicate balconies, the buildings of Downtown Cairo are rich in history, with stories that reflect the city’s cosmopolitan nature. [...]
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A Walk Through Downtown Cairo’s Timeless Architecture
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A Walk Through Downtown Cairo’s Timeless Architecture

With iconic architecture, dramatic facades and delicate balconies, the buildings of Downtown Cairo are rich in history, with stories that reflect the city’s cosmopolitan nature. [...]
Shrimp Bay Makes Seafood Buckets Unlike Anything We've Seen
Eats

Shrimp Bay Makes Seafood Buckets Unlike Anything We've Seen

24 Nov 2021
The new eatery stands out because of their affordable buckets. Three kilos of mixed seafood will only cost you EGP 333. [...]
17 Smart Cities to Be Built Across Egypt
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17 Smart Cities to Be Built Across Egypt

24 Nov 2021
The new cities will feature more efficient urban transportation networks, environmentally-friendly housing and green public spaces all supported by cutting-edge technology and digital solutions. [...]
NFTY Arabia: New NFT Marketplace For Digital Art to Launch Across MENA
Business

NFTY Arabia: New NFT Marketplace For Digital Art to Launch Across MENA

24 Nov 2021
The nascent marketplace will be a first-of-its-kind NFT platform dedicated to buying, selling and collecting rare digital art from across the region. [...]
Luxor Hotels to Show Avenue of Sphinxes Ceremony on Massive Screens
Explore Egypt

Luxor Hotels to Show Avenue of Sphinxes Ceremony on Massive Screens

24 Nov 2021
On Thursday, November 25th, the grand reopening of the Avenue of Sphinxes will come with a ceremony based on an ancient Egyptian festival, which will be displayed across many of Luxor's hotels. [...]
Berlin-Based Rasha Nahas Releases First Arabic Single ‘Al Madini’
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Berlin-Based Rasha Nahas Releases First Arabic Single ‘Al Madini’

24 Nov 2021
The Palestinian artist offers the first glimpse of her very first Arabic-language album, 'Amrat'. [...]
Mobile Clinics Roam University Campuses to Help Students Quit Smoking
LIFESTYLE

Mobile Clinics Roam University Campuses to Help Students Quit Smoking

24 Nov 2021
These mobile clinics provide university students and staff with the resources and treatments they need to help them deal with smoking addiction. [...]
Milkyway: The Cairo Bakery Making Tres Leches Great Again
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Milkyway: The Cairo Bakery Making Tres Leches Great Again

24 Nov 2021
The dessert is quite popular in Mexico and Latin America, but Milkyway aims to, unlike fetch, make it happen in Cairo. [...]

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