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Meet the 25 Year Old Egyptian Changing the Lives of Cancer Patients
BUZZ

Suez Canal Revenues Expected to Hit USD 7 Billion by End of Year

23 May 2022
Around 12% of global trade goes through the Suez Canal, allowing it to serve as one of the biggest generators of foreign currency for Egypt. [...]
Six New Technological Universities Are Being Built Across Egypt
LIFESTYLE

Six New Technological Universities Are Being Built Across Egypt

23 May 2022
Last August, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research indicated that 12 to 15 new universities will be established in 2022. [...]
Ministry of Tourism Rescues Abu Mena Holy Site With Restoration Effort
BUZZ

Ministry of Tourism Rescues Abu Mena Holy Site With Restoration Effort

23 May 2022
The project successfully implemented 53 wells on site, 12 of which are around the tomb area. It also added a modern water extraction system, via expulsion lines spreading to 6150 linear metres. [...]
'Art Empowers' Brings Its Wealth of Workshops to Arkan Plaza
ARTS & CULTURE

'Art Empowers' Brings Its Wealth of Workshops to Arkan Plaza

23 May 2022
The ‘Empowering Generation’ exhibit spotlights some of Egypt’s biggest names, like Mohamed Abla, Hossam Dirrar, and Mariam Faried. [...]
Moroccan Auto-Marketplace KIFAL Auto Acquired by Nigeria’s Autocheck
Business

Moroccan Auto-Marketplace KIFAL Auto Acquired by Nigeria’s Autocheck

23 May 2022
The deal comes as part of the Nigerian startups M&A-focused expansion plans across North Africa. [...]
Eddy's Fulfills Your Every Pantry Need with 13 Food Categories
Eats

Eddy's Fulfills Your Every Pantry Need with 13 Food Categories

23 May 2022
It's the only place in the country that makes kimchi, salmon, tenderloin and English muffins all under the same roof. [...]
Omani Artist Emaan Launches Her Own Creator Token, $EMNA Coin
Noise

Omani Artist Emaan Launches Her Own Creator Token, $EMNA Coin

23 May 2022
Emaan and her team at Wealth Care Records have joined forces with Rally.io - a platform for creators and their communities, to build their own independent digital economies. [...]
Stellar Egyptian Style at Festival de Cannes 2022
Fashion

Stellar Egyptian Style at Festival de Cannes 2022

22 May 2022
Here are a few of the fabulous looks from Egyptian stars at Festival de Cannes 2022, and the designers behind them... [...]
The Ultimate Guide for Ramen in Cairo
Eats

The Ultimate Guide for Ramen in Cairo

22 May 2022
*slurps forever* [...]
UAE Fintech Pemo Raises $12 Million Seed Round for MENAP Expansion
Business

UAE Fintech Pemo Raises $12 Million Seed Round for MENAP Expansion

22 May 2022
With the launch of its all-in-one spend management platform coinciding with the raise, the startup now has KSA, Egypt and Pakistan in its cross-hairs. [...]
Meet the 25 Year Old Egyptian Changing the Lives of Cancer Patients
LIFESTYLE

Meet the 25 Year Old Egyptian Changing the Lives of Cancer Patients

22 May 2022
ElNemr is a 'healthcare designer,' creating full experiences for medical institutions and hospitals, having carved out a niche for herself in the design field at 25 years old. [...]
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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 [...]

It Took This Burger Joint '25 Rounds' of Trials to Exist

Everything at 25 Rounds is made by them from scratch including their special sauces and fresh fluffy burger buns which they bake themselves [...]

Stellar Egyptian Style at Festival de Cannes 2022

Here are a few of the fabulous looks from Egyptian stars at Festival de Cannes 2022, and the designers behind them... [...]

Lebanese Spice and Everything Nice With Khayzaran Beirut’s Manouches

The Lebanese eatery adds a twist to all the classic fanfare from wrap sandwiches to mana2eesh to pizzas and even salads. [...]

Recreate the Giza Pyramid With LEGO's New 1,500-Piece Set

Slated to come out this June, the LEGO Group is planning a trip to Egypt to launch their new 1,500-piece Pyramid of Giza kit. [...]

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 [...]

Bring Hope to Spinal Cord Research at Wings For Life Run in New Cairo

Every year on May 8th, Wings For Life hosts a World Run to raise funds for spinal cord resarch - and for the first time, Egypt is joining [...]

It Took This Burger Joint '25 Rounds' of Trials to Exist

Everything at 25 Rounds is made by them from scratch including their special sauces and fresh fluffy burger buns which they bake themselves [...]

Egypt Rises to 53rd Place in 2021 Global Knowledge Index

UNDP's annual Global Knowledge Index summarises knowledge performance of countries in terms of higher education, research, development, [...]

Egypt Jumps 13 Places in Global Talent Competitiveness Index

In particular, Egypt had made huge gains within the index’s sublists for vocational and technical skills for its income group, where it [...]

USAID & EBRD Agree to Support Cultural Tourism in Cairo & Luxor

The project will support heritage and sustainable tourism by encouraging private investment in public heritage tourism projects, with a [...]

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 [...]

Stellar Egyptian Style at Festival de Cannes 2022

Here are a few of the fabulous looks from Egyptian stars at Festival de Cannes 2022, and the designers behind them... [...]

‘Odd Behaviour’ Remixes Ancient Egyptian Icons through Urban Art

Odd Behaviour - aka Ehab Hassouna - uses digital art to rethink Egyptian iconography through a modern lens, fusing them with the bold [...]

Why is Spaghetti Excluded from Egypt's Export Ban?

Put in place due to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the Ministry of Trade and Industry has made an exception to the export ban: spaghetti. Not [...]

Look Up at the 5 Most Magnificent Mosque Ceilings in Cairo

Unravel the wonders of Islamic architecture with some of Cairo’s most striking mosque ceilings. [...]

Famous Monte Carlo-Born Beefbar Is Coming to Egypt

Carnivores, rejoice! This destination will feed your every craving with simplicity and elegance. [...]

Moroccan Auto-Marketplace KIFAL Auto Acquired by Nigeria’s Autocheck

The deal comes as part of the Nigerian startups M&A-focused expansion plans across North Africa. [...]

Suez Canal Revenues Expected to Hit USD 7 Billion by End of Year

Around 12% of global trade goes through the Suez Canal, allowing it to serve as one of the biggest generators of foreign currency for Egypt. [...]

Six New Technological Universities Are Being Built Across Egypt

Last August, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research indicated that 12 to 15 new universities will be established in 2022. [...]

Famous Monte Carlo-Born Beefbar Is Coming to Egypt
Eats

Famous Monte Carlo-Born Beefbar Is Coming to Egypt

23 May 2022
Carnivores, rejoice! This destination will feed your every craving with simplicity and elegance. [...]
Wezza Is Valorous in Latest Single ‘El Hemesh’
Noise

Wezza Is Valorous in Latest Single ‘El Hemesh’

23 May 2022
Egypt’s most underrated rapper and producer, Wezza, bounces back with a powerful yet subtle message of trust and the people we keep around us. [...]
Abdel Rahim Koueider Finally Lands in Alexandria
Eats

Abdel Rahim Koueider Finally Lands in Alexandria

23 May 2022
It's a beautiful day for Alexandrians everywhere. [...]
From the Ornate to the Contemporary: Looking up at the Domes of Egypt
Scene Home

From the Ornate to the Contemporary: Looking up at the Domes of Egypt

22 May 2022
We look up at the domes of Egyptian mosques that range from the 8th century up to the sustainable designs of the 21st century. [...]
London-based Layal Releases Psychedelia RnB Fusion 'Temporary Highs'
Noise

London-based Layal Releases Psychedelia RnB Fusion 'Temporary Highs'

22 May 2022
A personal single for the multi-styled singer which boasts musical influences from a wide array of genres and sounds. [...]
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London-based Layal Releases Psychedelia RnB Fusion 'Temporary Highs'
Noise

London-based Layal Releases Psychedelia RnB Fusion 'Temporary Highs'

A personal single for the multi-styled singer which boasts musical influences from a wide array of genres and sounds. [...]
Why is Spaghetti Excluded from Egypt's Export Ban?
BUZZ

Why is Spaghetti Excluded from Egypt's Export Ban?

22 May 2022
Put in place due to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the Ministry of Trade and Industry has made an exception to the export ban: spaghetti. Not just any pasta. Specifically spaghetti. [...]
BLCK’s ‘Urban Getaway’ Brings Summertime Spirit to the City
Scene Home

BLCK’s ‘Urban Getaway’ Brings Summertime Spirit to the City

22 May 2022
Located at Katameya Heights, New Cairo, this boho sanctuary was designed to cater to the need for solitude, acting as an alluring getaway right in the middle of urban life. [...]
Look Up at the 5 Most Magnificent Mosque Ceilings in Cairo
Explore Egypt

Look Up at the 5 Most Magnificent Mosque Ceilings in Cairo

22 May 2022
Unravel the wonders of Islamic architecture with some of Cairo’s most striking mosque ceilings. [...]
Delve Into This Classic Yet Contemporary Home Rendered by Maads
Scene Home

Delve Into This Classic Yet Contemporary Home Rendered by Maads

21 May 2022
For those seeking vintage aesthetics within spaces that still feel contemporary, Maads Designs managed to visualise this balanced fantasy. [...]
Why Nubian Eatery Beit Yasser is King of the Hill on This Aswan Island
Eats

Why Nubian Eatery Beit Yasser is King of the Hill on This Aswan Island

21 May 2022
Getting to Am Yasser’s place is a journey on its own. You have to take a boat from Aswan and then climb around 500 meters up a steep hill to get to the top of the islands. Trust us, it's worth it. [...]
Egyptian Government Launches National Climate Change Strategy
BUZZ

Egyptian Government Launches National Climate Change Strategy

21 May 2022
The National Strategy for Climate Change 2050 seeks to enact a series of long-term policies to help the country tackle this global issue. [...]
Afroto Releases Fifth Track ‘Mareed’ From Upcoming Album ‘San Stefano’
Noise

Afroto Releases Fifth Track ‘Mareed’ From Upcoming Album ‘San Stefano’

21 May 2022
Produced by fan-favorite Marwan Moussa, the duo find solace in each other in their latest collaboration of ‘Mareed’. [...]

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