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Local NGO 'Mersal' Helps Kids with Rare Genetic Disorder with Trips to Fayoum
Listicles

Number of Khul' Cases in Egypt Ranked by Governorate

26 Nov 2020
Over the past decade, the number of khul’ cases have increased as women were increasingly empowered to utilize this legal right and gain more agency over their lives. Here are the number of successful khul’ cases in 2019, ranked by governorate. [...]
Lamia Gouda's Facemasks are Made with an Oriental Twist
ARTS & CULTURE

'The Guest' Starring Khaled El Sawy Arrives on Netflix This December

26 Nov 2020
Following rave regional and international reviews, Hadi El Bagoury’s 2018 release ‘Al Daif’, or ‘The Guest’, starring Khaled El Sawi, Ahmed Malek, Sherine Reda and Jamila Awad, will come to Netflix next month, December 2020. [...]
Ivory Suites Luxury Hotel Residences Coming Soon to Zayed
ARTS & CULTURE

Oscar Selected Film 'Messages From the Sea' to Drop on Netflix

26 Nov 2020
The 2010 film was selected as the Egyptian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 83rd Academy Awards, and is now on its way to Netflix. [...]
Metropolitan School in New Cairo Promises World-Class Education
BUZZ

Al-Azhar Launches New Committee to Review 'Internet Fatwas'

25 Nov 2020
Al-Azhar is establishing a committee to moderate and monitor all fatwas before they are uploaded onto Al-Azhar’s official website and various social media platforms. [...]
Nightlife Venues Can Now Stay Open Until 2AM
Fashion

Sherihan Auctions Dress For Beirut Explosion Victims

25 Nov 2020
Egyptian household name Sherihan, mostly commonly known for her hit fawazeer show in the 80s, has donated one of her signature gowns to help Lebanon get back on its feet following the horrific explosion that shook Beirut’s port in August. [...]
Lamia Gouda's Facemasks are Made with an Oriental Twist
Fashion

Lamia Gouda's Facemasks are Made with an Oriental Twist

27 Nov 2020
First worn by on-screen starlet Arwa Gouda, the Yashmask - a cross between a face mask and a traditional yashmak - was made by her sister, Lamia Gouda, who launched her business to sell these aesthetic, Oriental-inspired pieces. [...]
Ivory Suites Luxury Hotel Residences Coming Soon to Zayed
LIFESTYLE

Ivory Suites Luxury Hotel Residences Coming Soon to Zayed

27 Nov 2020
Ivory Investments has come together with renowned architect Hany Saad to create Ivory Signature Suites, a hotel residency that exudes luxury with a modern sense of space. [...]
Metropolitan School in New Cairo Promises World-Class Education
LIFESTYLE

Metropolitan School in New Cairo Promises World-Class Education

26 Nov 2020
With over 20 years of experience in international education, the Metropolitan School in New Cairo is opening its admissions to offer young students from as early as KG1 a chance to step into and understand a wider world. [...]
Nightlife Venues Can Now Stay Open Until 2AM
BUZZ

Nightlife Venues Can Now Stay Open Until 2AM

25 Nov 2020
A clarification has been released regarding operating hours in anticipation of the second wave of COVID-19, extending the hours for night clubs and live venues with performances to 2 AM and 3 AM respectively. [...]
'When We're Born' Starring Amir Eid to Represent Egypt at the Oscars
ARTS & CULTURE

'When We're Born' Starring Amir Eid to Represent Egypt at the Oscars

25 Nov 2020
'When We're Born' - directed by Tamer Ezzat and starring big names like Amr Abed, Salma Hasan and Cairokee's Amir Eid - has been submitted to represent Egypt at the 2021 Oscars for the Best International Feature award. [...]
AXA's State-of-the-Art Health Centre Opens at O1 New Cairo
LIFESTYLE

AXA's State-of-the-Art Health Centre Opens at O1 New Cairo

24 Nov 2020
AXA OneHealth Medical Center is now open at O1 New Cairo, and it's their biggest facility yet. And we're not just talking about its physical size, as impressive as its 1,000+ square metres is. [...]
Week Month Year

Hurghada Boat Breaks World Record for Largest Glass Floor

A boat in Hurghada has just received the Guinness World Record for hosting the biggest glass floor in the world; it's 8 metres long and 4 [...]

School for Traditional Martial Art 'Tahtib' Opens in Qena

Having been performed since the 25th century BC, the martial art known as 'Tahtib' is a significant icon of Upper Egypt’s intangible [...]

AXA's State-of-the-Art Health Centre Opens at O1 New Cairo

AXA OneHealth Medical Center is now open at O1 New Cairo, and it's their biggest facility yet. And we're not just talking about its [...]

Luxurious Campbell Gray Hotels to Open New Property by the Giza Pyramids

To be located next to the Kings Polo Academy and Equestrian Centre in Cairo, Campbell Gray Hotels' new establishment will directly overlook [...]

Egyptian Businessman to Buy Premier League's Burnley FC for EUR 200 Million

After a year of financial struggle, and a year of searching for a new owner to sell the club to, Burnley FC may have found their man in [...]

Egypt to Develop Siwa Oasis Natural Reserve

With all of its natural diversity, the Siwa Oasis is perfectly deserving of a development and promotion project by the Ministry of [...]

New 9 Pyramids Lounge to Host Trifactory Fundraising Yoga Day to Fight Violence Against Women

On November 7th, The Trifactory will host ‘Yes Yoga’ – under their wellness and yoga sub-brand Yes Wellness Club – at the 9 Pyramids [...]

Reform's REBEL Collection Turns Plastic Trash into Glamorous Bags

Reform Studio's new REBEL collection slaps a tag on each piece, showing you exactly what it's made of: dozens of plastic bags, and hours of [...]

Luxor’s Karnak Temple Complex Prepares For Spectacular Solar Alignment This Friday

The event only lasts two hours. [...]

Egyptian eSports Team to Compete For USD850,000 in League of Legends Tournament

QLASH Egypt qualified for The Nexus, the first official League of Legends tournament for the MENA region. [...]

Gebel Elba: Visit Egypt's Best Kept Secret

Be one of a select few to be able to experience Egypt's wildest adventure. [...]

Egypt’s Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2019

It's been an amazing year for archaeology. [...]

AXA's State-of-the-Art Health Centre Opens at O1 New Cairo

AXA OneHealth Medical Center is now open at O1 New Cairo, and it's their biggest facility yet. And we're not just talking about its [...]

Alexandria Museum of Fine Arts to Showcase the Lost Works of Laurent Marcel Salinas

The Alexandria Museum of Fine Arts has managed to get their hands on the lost works of the great artist Laurent Marcel Salina, and is [...]

These Popular Ramadan Series Have Been Honoured by the National Council for Human Rights

Egypt’s National Council for Human Right awarded three series for shedding light on a number of pertinent social issues, namely: [...]

Al-Azhar Launches New Committee to Review 'Internet Fatwas'

Al-Azhar is establishing a committee to moderate and monitor all fatwas before they are uploaded onto Al-Azhar’s official website and [...]

Egypt to Participate in FIFA's First Arab Cup in 2021

In anticipation of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, they're hosting FIFA's first Arab Cup, where all 22 of the participating Arab nations - [...]

Lamia Gouda's Facemasks are Made with an Oriental Twist

First worn by on-screen starlet Arwa Gouda, the Yashmask - a cross between a face mask and a traditional yashmak - was made by her sister, [...]

Ivory Suites Luxury Hotel Residences Coming Soon to Zayed

Ivory Investments has come together with renowned architect Hany Saad to create Ivory Signature Suites, a hotel residency that exudes [...]

Oscar Selected Film 'Messages From the Sea' to Drop on Netflix

The 2010 film was selected as the Egyptian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 83rd Academy Awards, and is now on its way to [...]

Egypt to Participate in FIFA's First Arab Cup in 2021
BUZZ

Egypt to Participate in FIFA's First Arab Cup in 2021

27 Nov 2020
In anticipation of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, they're hosting FIFA's first Arab Cup, where all 22 of the participating Arab nations - Egypt included - will get to play in the same stadiums that will be used for the World Cup itself. [...]
Editor's Picks
South Sinai Hospitals and Isolation Units Are Now Cleared of Coronavirus Cases

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

11 Aug 2020
The Ministry of Health has declared that the last two Coronavirus patients have been discharged from Nuweiba Central Hospital after undergoing treatment and completing their quarantine period. [...]
Egyptian-Italian Fabio Abraham to Play Gamal Abdel Nasser in CNN Docu-Drama

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

11 Aug 2020
An all-new CNN docu-drama ‘Jerusalem’, which will be centred around the history of the ancient city, will feature Egyptian-Italian actor Fabio Abraham as late Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser. [...]
Egypt Orders All Airports to Relocate Hazardous Goods Following Beirut Explosion

Egypt Orders All Airports to Relocate Hazardous Goods Following Beirut Explosion

11 Aug 2020
After the devastating events of the Beirut explosion, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered all Egyptian airports to move hazardous goods to safe storage spaces away from passengers and civilians. [...]
Abuse Relief Aide is the New Network of Specialists Providing Free Support to Sexual Abuse Victims

Abuse Relief Aide is the New Network of Specialists Providing Free Support to Sexual Abuse Victims

08 Aug 2020
Founder of What Women Want magazine May Abdel Asim, alongside founder of the Safe Kids foundation Sara Aziz, have recognized a gap in support for abuse victims in Egypt. Their new Facebook group, 'Abuse Relief Aide', seeks to fill that gap. [...]
SCENE TV
Local NGO 'Mersal' Helps Kids with Rare Genetic Disorder with Trips to Fayoum
BUZZ

Local NGO 'Mersal' Helps Kids with Rare Genetic Disorder with Trips to Fayoum

While providing them with free medical care goes a long way to lighten these burdens, Mersal has gone an extra step further by launching an initiative to take families with PKU on frequent trips to Fayoum. [...]
Luxurious Campbell Gray Hotels to Open New Property by the Giza Pyramids
Explore Egypt

Luxurious Campbell Gray Hotels to Open New Property by the Giza Pyramids

22 Nov 2020
To be located next to the Kings Polo Academy and Equestrian Centre in Cairo, Campbell Gray Hotels' new establishment will directly overlook the Pyramids of Giza. [...]
School for Traditional Martial Art 'Tahtib' Opens in Qena
ARTS & CULTURE

School for Traditional Martial Art 'Tahtib' Opens in Qena

22 Nov 2020
Having been performed since the 25th century BC, the martial art known as 'Tahtib' is a significant icon of Upper Egypt’s intangible heritage, and a brand new Tahtib school in Qena has been built to preserve it. [...]
These Popular Ramadan Series Have Been Honoured by the National Council for Human Rights
ARTS & CULTURE

These Popular Ramadan Series Have Been Honoured by the National Council for Human Rights

24 Nov 2020
Egypt’s National Council for Human Right awarded three series for shedding light on a number of pertinent social issues, namely: 'El-Ekhteyar', ‘El-Fetewa’ and ‘B 100 Wesh’. [...]
Amira Adeeb Launches Sporty Merch Line for Charity
Fashion

Amira Adeeb Launches Sporty Merch Line for Charity

23 Nov 2020
Video creator Amira Adeeb has made her fashion debut with the first collection from her self-titled streetwear merch line, just under a month ago in October, 2020. [...]
Alexandria Museum of Fine Arts to Showcase the Lost Works of Laurent Marcel Salinas
ARTS & CULTURE

Alexandria Museum of Fine Arts to Showcase the Lost Works of Laurent Marcel Salinas

23 Nov 2020
The Alexandria Museum of Fine Arts has managed to get their hands on the lost works of the great artist Laurent Marcel Salina, and is currently preparing a very special exhibition to showcase them. [...]
Hurghada Boat Breaks World Record for Largest Glass Floor
BUZZ

Hurghada Boat Breaks World Record for Largest Glass Floor

23 Nov 2020
A boat in Hurghada has just received the Guinness World Record for hosting the biggest glass floor in the world; it's 8 metres long and 4 metres wide, and as a whole it's over 32sqm. [...]
Egyptian Swimmer Shatters World Record for Highest Jump Out of Water with a Monofin
BUZZ

Egyptian Swimmer Shatters World Record for Highest Jump Out of Water with a Monofin

23 Nov 2020
Egyptian swimmer Omar Shaaban has broken the Guinness World Record for the highest jump out of water wearing monfins, recorded at 2.30 metres high. [...]

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