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    Cargo Ship Ever Given Seized for USD 900 Million in Compensation

    Cargo Ship Ever Given Seized for USD 900 Million in Compensation

    Monorail, Electric Train & Metro Will to Be Accessible with One Ticket

    Monorail, Electric Train & Metro Will to Be Accessible with One Ticket

    Government Building Mogamma El Tahrir to Receive Complete Overhaul

    Government Building Mogamma El Tahrir to Receive Complete Overhaul

    100 Million Meals Programme to Distribute Meals Across the Region

    100 Million Meals Programme to Distribute Meals Across the Region

    Bibliotheca Alexandrina Introduces Hieroglyphics Class for Teachers

    Bibliotheca Alexandrina Introduces Hieroglyphics Class for Teachers

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  • LIFESTYLE
    Swvl Makes Donating Clothes Simple this Ramadan

    Swvl Makes Donating Clothes Simple this Ramadan

    Red Sea Governorate Launches First Electric Green Bus Line

    Red Sea Governorate Launches First Electric Green Bus Line

    People with Special Needs to Have Free Use of Accessibility Apps

    People with Special Needs to Have Free Use of Accessibility Apps

    Orphaned Children to Gain Free Access to Youth Centres

    Orphaned Children to Gain Free Access to Youth Centres

    Cairo University Eco-Racing Team Wins at Global Shell Eco-Marathon

    Cairo University Eco-Racing Team Wins at Global Shell Eco-Marathon

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  • Fashion
    This T-Shirt Line Helps Raise Funds to Treat Burn Victims for Free

    This T-Shirt Line Helps Raise Funds to Treat Burn Victims for Free

    Ramadan Style for Ramadan Nights

    Ramadan Style for Ramadan Nights

    Club BY FYR Releases New Jewellery Collection 'MOMENTUM'

    Club BY FYR Releases New Jewellery Collection 'MOMENTUM'

    Rich’a Launches ‘POP KULTURE Collection

    Rich’a Launches ‘POP KULTURE Collection

    These Vintage Pieces Prove that Mama's Jacket Knows Best

    These Vintage Pieces Prove that Mama's Jacket Knows Best

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    Mohamed Mounir & Dina El Wedidi in Cairo Opera House Ramadan Series

    Mohamed Mounir & Dina El Wedidi in Cairo Opera House Ramadan Series

    New Site ‘Alive in the City of the Dead’ Spotlights Medieval District

    New Site ‘Alive in the City of the Dead’ Spotlights Medieval District

    El-Arish Culture Palace Reopens After 10-Year Hiatus

    El-Arish Culture Palace Reopens After 10-Year Hiatus

    A New Competition is Seeking Out the Best Simsimiyya Players

    A New Competition is Seeking Out the Best Simsimiyya Players

    Nelly Karim and Asser Yassin Star in New Ramadan Radio Drama

    Nelly Karim and Asser Yassin Star in New Ramadan Radio Drama

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  • Business
    Egyptian Laundry App 'Laverie' Lands Six-Figure Investment Round

    Egyptian Laundry App 'Laverie' Lands Six-Figure Investment Round

    Swvl Co-Founder Launches New Fintech App ‘Telda’

    Swvl Co-Founder Launches New Fintech App ‘Telda’

    AUC Software Spinoff Suitera Secures USD 320k Investment

    AUC Software Spinoff Suitera Secures USD 320k Investment

    AUBH & Bahrain Businesswomen’s Society Partner Up to Empower Students

    AUBH & Bahrain Businesswomen’s Society Partner Up to Empower Students

    Bahrain FinTech Bay Partners with with Blockchain Specialist R3

    Bahrain FinTech Bay Partners with with Blockchain Specialist R3

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    11 Must-Watch Middle Eastern Music Documentaries

    11 Must-Watch Middle Eastern Music Documentaries

    Youssra El Hawary Debuts her First Album with an Intimate Performance

    Youssra El Hawary Debuts her First Album with an Intimate Performance

    Relive The Chill O'Posite Experience, Dahab's Biggest Music Festival To Date

    Relive The Chill O'Posite Experience, Dahab's Biggest Music Festival To Date

    Youssra El Hawary Teases with Sleek New Single “Bas Kollo Yehoon”

    Youssra El Hawary Teases with Sleek New Single “Bas Kollo Yehoon”

    Nader Sadek interviews Nile's Karl Sanders, Derek Roddy and Mahmud Gecekusu In Egypt

    Nader Sadek interviews Nile's Karl Sanders, Derek Roddy and Mahmud Gecekusu In Egypt

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Red Sea Governorate Launches First Electric Green Bus Line
LIFESTYLE

Swvl Makes Donating Clothes Simple this Ramadan

14 Apr 2021
Local bus hailing app Swvl and the Egyptian Clothing Bank have come together to help us donate our clothes easily and safely this Ramadan. [...]
Cargo Ship Ever Given Seized for USD 900 Million in Compensation
BUZZ

Cargo Ship Ever Given Seized for USD 900 Million in Compensation

14 Apr 2021
The bill was sent by the Suez Canal Authority to the cargo ship's Japanese owner to compensate for maintenance costs and damage to the Suez Canal's reputation. [...]
Mohamed Mounir & Dina El Wedidi in Cairo Opera House Ramadan Series
ARTS & CULTURE

Mohamed Mounir & Dina El Wedidi in Cairo Opera House Ramadan Series

14 Apr 2021
The Cairo Opera House will showcase several stars across 27 concerts throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan. [...]
Red Sea Governorate Launches First Electric Green Bus Line
LIFESTYLE

Red Sea Governorate Launches First Electric Green Bus Line

14 Apr 2021
The Red Sea governorate is getting a new bus line between El Gouna and Dahar, which will run on electricity and natural gas. [...]
People with Special Needs to Have Free Use of Accessibility Apps
LIFESTYLE

People with Special Needs to Have Free Use of Accessibility Apps

14 Apr 2021
The National Telecom Regulatory Authority is directing telecom companies to make accessibility apps free to use for people with special needs. [...]
Karnak Int'l Hospital will Help Luxor Become a Medical Tourism Hub
Explore Egypt

Karnak Int'l Hospital will Help Luxor Become a Medical Tourism Hub

14 Apr 2021
The Karnak International Hospital in Luxor, at a cost of EGP230 million, is hoped to help Luxor become a centre of medical tourism in Egypt. [...]
Egyptian Laundry App 'Laverie' Lands Six-Figure Investment Round
Business

Egyptian Laundry App 'Laverie' Lands Six-Figure Investment Round

14 Apr 2021
Egypt’s first digital provider for laundry services, Laverie, began operations in 2018, and has since acquired a client base of over 4,000 registered users with a month-over-month growth of 25%. [...]
Government Building Mogamma El Tahrir to Receive Complete Overhaul
BUZZ

Government Building Mogamma El Tahrir to Receive Complete Overhaul

13 Apr 2021
The colossal concrete government building in the heart of Tahrir will soon be repurposed, following the move of government operations to the New Administrative Capital. [...]
Longhorn Is Formet Sahel Ready With New Seaside Branch at Diplo
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Longhorn Is Formet Sahel Ready With New Seaside Branch at Diplo

14 Apr 2021
Buckle up, Longhorn’s bringing mouthwatering Texas BBQ to Sahel this summer. [...]
This T-Shirt Line Helps Raise Funds to Treat Burn Victims for Free
Fashion

This T-Shirt Line Helps Raise Funds to Treat Burn Victims for Free

13 Apr 2021
Ahl Masr Foundation, the non-profit organisations offering free treatments for burn victims, is teaming up with fashion brand Jicarus to help raise funds for their hospitals. [...]
Yosr Wanders an Empty and Eerie Cairo in New Video for ‘Kalam’
Noise

Yosr Wanders an Empty and Eerie Cairo in New Video for ‘Kalam’

14 Apr 2021
Alluring in its ambience, the video for ‘Kalam’ feeds off lo-fi dream pop track’s sonic whimsy and lyrical melancholy. [...]
Week Month Year

New Riyadh Techstars Accelerator Targeting Startups from Across MENA

Launched in collaboration with KSA’s Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, applications open in May. [...]

'Dyslexic Community Worldwide' Helps Egyptian Children with Dyslexia

This new platform hopes to provide Egypt’s dyslexic children with some much needed support while raising awareness within Egypt’s [...]

Aldar Properties Launches Six-Month Incubator for GCC Startups

Aldar Properties’ developers fire up the second edition of their entrepreneurial incubator programme, ‘Manassah’. [...]

Nelly Karim and Asser Yassin Star in New Ramadan Radio Drama

Fan favorite duo, Nelly Karim and Asser Yassin are set to take over the airways this Ramadan with a radio series penned by celebrity [...]

How Heliopolis’s Kitschy 80’s Store ‘New York’ Stood the Test of Time

Staying true to itself since the 80s, the 'New York' clothing shop has become iconic to Roxy Square through its plaid shirts, washed out [...]

Singer Mai Kamal Spotted in Aswan

Mai Kamal was spotted singing in Nubian while sitting atop the steps of a colourful Aswan home. [...]

7 Cairo Stores for Crystal Clarity

Whether you believe crystals have healing powers, positive energies, or are just pretty to look at, we've found the hottest Cairo shops to [...]

Ramez Galal Steps Into Ramadan with ‘Ramez is a Psychopath’

Ramez Galal returns to prank even more celebs this year with his new show ‘Ramez is a Psychopath’. [...]

Red Bull Partners with Gamers Lounge for Red Bull ProSeed League of Legends Tournament

The prize includes EGP 25,000 and the services of a professional team coach provided by Red Bull. [...]

Egyptian-Italian Fabio Abraham to Play Gamal Abdel Nasser in CNN Docu-Drama

An all-new CNN docu-drama ‘Jerusalem’, which will be centred around the history of the ancient city, will feature Egyptian-Italian actor [...]

South Sinai Hospitals and Isolation Units Are Now Cleared of Coronavirus Cases

The Ministry of Health has declared that the last two Coronavirus patients have been discharged from Nuweiba Central Hospital after [...]

Egypt Orders All Airports to Relocate Hazardous Goods Following Beirut Explosion

After the devastating events of the Beirut explosion, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered all Egyptian airports to move hazardous [...]

New Riyadh Techstars Accelerator Targeting Startups from Across MENA

Launched in collaboration with KSA’s Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, applications open in May. [...]

Aldar Properties Launches Six-Month Incubator for GCC Startups

Aldar Properties’ developers fire up the second edition of their entrepreneurial incubator programme, ‘Manassah’. [...]

Falak Investment Hub to Host Flagship Virtual Demo Day - Batch II

The demo day is set to showcase the fruits of Falak's recent four-month accelerations programme, with eight innovative startups set to take [...]

El-Arish Culture Palace Reopens After 10-Year Hiatus

North Sinai’s El-Arish Culture Palace reopens doors after years of expansions and renovations, with a theatre and a workshop for crafts. [...]

Swvl Makes Donating Clothes Simple this Ramadan

Local bus hailing app Swvl and the Egyptian Clothing Bank have come together to help us donate our clothes easily and safely this Ramadan. [...]

Cargo Ship Ever Given Seized for USD 900 Million in Compensation

The bill was sent by the Suez Canal Authority to the cargo ship's Japanese owner to compensate for maintenance costs and damage to the Suez [...]

If You Can't Go to Marriott Mena House, They'll Come to Your Doorstep

Be it iftar or sohour, Marriott Mena House does the whole shebang, with options that’ll cater to every family’s taste buds. [...]

Longhorn Is Formet Sahel Ready With New Seaside Branch at Diplo

Buckle up, Longhorn’s bringing mouthwatering Texas BBQ to Sahel this summer. [...]

If You Can't Go to Marriott Mena House, They'll Come to Your Doorstep
Eats

If You Can't Go to Marriott Mena House, They'll Come to Your Doorstep

14 Apr 2021
Be it iftar or sohour, Marriott Mena House does the whole shebang, with options that’ll cater to every family’s taste buds. [...]
Orphaned Children to Gain Free Access to Youth Centres
LIFESTYLE

Orphaned Children to Gain Free Access to Youth Centres

14 Apr 2021
The Ministry of Youth and Sports will give orphaned children free access to youth centres all over Egypt. [...]
Monorail, Electric Train & Metro Will to Be Accessible with One Ticket
BUZZ

Monorail, Electric Train & Metro Will to Be Accessible with One Ticket

13 Apr 2021
A smart transportation network by the Ministry of Transportation will soon allow commuters to travel from 6th of October City to the New Administrative Capital in just 50 minutes. [...]
100 Million Meals Programme to Distribute Meals Across the Region
BUZZ

100 Million Meals Programme to Distribute Meals Across the Region

13 Apr 2021
The 100 Million Meals Programme by the UAE's Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will include distribution in Egypt this Ramadan. [...]
New Site ‘Alive in the City of the Dead’ Spotlights Medieval District
ARTS & CULTURE

New Site ‘Alive in the City of the Dead’ Spotlights Medieval District

13 Apr 2021
Architecture firm ARCHiNOS has released a new virtual platform called 'Alive in the City of the Dead' to shed light on the oft-misunderstood medieval district. [...]
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  • Meet the British YouTube Sensation Who Reacts to Egyptian Music Videos

  • GAMECHANGER-Z // Egypt’s 19 Year-Old Paralympic Swimming Champion

New Site ‘Alive in the City of the Dead’ Spotlights Medieval District
ARTS & CULTURE

New Site ‘Alive in the City of the Dead’ Spotlights Medieval District

Architecture firm ARCHiNOS has released a new virtual platform called 'Alive in the City of the Dead' to shed light on the oft-misunderstood medieval district. [...]
Swvl Co-Founder Launches New Fintech App ‘Telda’
Business

Swvl Co-Founder Launches New Fintech App ‘Telda’

14 Apr 2021
Telda, the new consumer fintech app by former Swvl co-founder Ahmed Sabbah, looks to become a viable alternative to the traditional banking system. [...]
Bibliotheca Alexandrina Introduces Hieroglyphics Class for Teachers
BUZZ

Bibliotheca Alexandrina Introduces Hieroglyphics Class for Teachers

12 Apr 2021
Teachers are going to be expected to teach Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics to their students next year, so Bibliotheca Alexandrina are offering classes to give them a head start. [...]
Cairo University Eco-Racing Team Wins at Global Shell Eco-Marathon
LIFESTYLE

Cairo University Eco-Racing Team Wins at Global Shell Eco-Marathon

12 Apr 2021
Three teams from Cairo University’s Engineering Faculty have all earned awards in various categories of the Shell Eco-Marathon Off-Track Awards. [...]
Heaven Lounge Should Change Its Name to #ViewGoals Lounge
Eats

Heaven Lounge Should Change Its Name to #ViewGoals Lounge

14 Apr 2021
Get your Instagram story game ready, hennys. [...]
Nutritionist Dana Dinnawi Balances Your Hormones with Balanced Diets
LIFESTYLE

Nutritionist Dana Dinnawi Balances Your Hormones with Balanced Diets

12 Apr 2021
Dana Dinnawi, a certified health coach, is revolutionising the way women balance their hormones. [...]
New Law Prohibits Overseas Transfer of Historical Documents
BUZZ

New Law Prohibits Overseas Transfer of Historical Documents

12 Apr 2021
The new draft law would establish the General Authority for National Records and Archives, and prohibit historical documents from being moved overseas. [...]
New Lella Fadda Track ‘Akher Ayam El Madina’ is Full of Spook and Soul
Noise

New Lella Fadda Track ‘Akher Ayam El Madina’ is Full of Spook and Soul

14 Apr 2021
Foxes, motorcycles and ‘Ben 10’ are among the unusual sounds used by producer, Ahmed Elian, to build a melancholic and dramatic new single from Lella Fadda. [...]
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