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Alexandria to Open Three Public Beaches Next Year
BUZZ

Faces of Three Ancient Egyptian Mummies Brought Back to Life

20 Sep 2021
A German research team partnered up with America's Parabon NanoLabs to recreate the faces of three ancient Egyptian mummies, and we swear they look lke some guys who owe us money. [...]
Alexandria Gets Egypt's First Beach Dedicated to Racketball
LIFESTYLE

Alexandria Gets Egypt's First Beach Dedicated to Racketball

20 Sep 2021
Racket enthusiasts will be able to play bat and ball over some newly established nets on the beach of Ishaq Helmy in Sidi Bishr soon with the construction of ‘Tahouna Court’ (Mill Court). [...]
Egyptian Housing Project Wins 2021 UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award
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Egyptian Housing Project Wins 2021 UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award

20 Sep 2021
UN-Habitat commended NUCA’s efforts to promote social cohesion through the establishment of safe and affordable housing projects over the past forty years. [...]
Pharaonic Tools for Religious Ritual Unearthed in Kafr El Sheikh
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Pharaonic Tools for Religious Ritual Unearthed in Kafr El Sheikh

20 Sep 2021
The tools found were used to honour the ancient goddess Hathor, the matron of love and joy who is often depicted as a cow. [...]
500 Startups Rebrands as 500 Global & Closes Largest Ever Fund
Business

500 Startups Rebrands as 500 Global & Closes Largest Ever Fund

20 Sep 2021
500 Global’s expansion strategy will see the firm write larger investments, lead fundraising rounds and offer later stage co-investment opportunities to limited partners. [...]
Egypt's MSMEDA to Support Female Entrepreneurs with €50M Credit Line
Business

Egypt's MSMEDA to Support Female Entrepreneurs with €50M Credit Line

20 Sep 2021
The Egyptian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency’s (MSMEDA) work with The French Agency for Development has already funded 7,039 projects since the beginning of the year. [...]
El Far3i, Zaid Khaled & Idreesi in All-Jordanian Collab ‘Manga’
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El Far3i, Zaid Khaled & Idreesi in All-Jordanian Collab ‘Manga’

20 Sep 2021
It’s been a fruitful 2021 for all three collaborators, who come together to reflect on the last 18 months of lockdown-anxiety on a dancehall and reggaetón-inspired beat. [...]
UAE B2B Food Marketplace Supy Secures $1.5 Million Pre-Seed Round
Business

UAE B2B Food Marketplace Supy Secures $1.5 Million Pre-Seed Round

20 Sep 2021
Supy offers a solution to the fragmented ordering process between restaurants and suppliers with their digital platform centralizing all streams of communication on the app. [...]
Alexandria's Best 7 Restaurants for Alexandrian Liver
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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. [...]
Egyptian Healthtech Startup Sotech Raises $1 Million Pre-Seed Round
Business

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

19 Sep 2021
Founded at the height of the pandemic, the startup’s IoT solutions has seen it work with over 200 clinics - and counting. [...]
Alexandria to Open Three Public Beaches Next Year
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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. [...]
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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 [...]

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 [...]

Hassan Fathy’s ‘New Gourna Village’ in Luxor Revived After 70 Years

The revival of Luxor’s New Gourna Village immortalises the sustainable ideals of a legendary Egyptian architect. [...]

Alexandria's Best 7 Restaurants for Alexandrian Liver

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

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. [...]

'The Clean Bill' Will Juice You Up With All the Necessary Nutrients

Buhbye, Lizzo. [...]

7 Cheetos-Inspired Dishes You Need to Try in Cairo

Cheetos ice cream? Say what again? [...]

UAE B2B Marketplace Elkaso Raises $2.1 Million Pre-Seed Round

Despite launching as recently as early 2021, Elkaso has experienced rapid growth, serving more than 1400 restaurants and suppliers across [...]

Aka Pedi’s ‘LaL’ Showcases Iran’s Growing & Unique Rap Scene

The enigmatic rapper delivers another unique track, one that speaks of a grimy, almost industrial sound and the unique brand of hip-hop [...]

Faces of Three Ancient Egyptian Mummies Brought Back to Life

A German research team partnered up with America's Parabon NanoLabs to recreate the faces of three ancient Egyptian mummies, and we swear [...]

Alexandria Gets Egypt's First Beach Dedicated to Racketball

Racket enthusiasts will be able to play bat and ball over some newly established nets on the beach of Ishaq Helmy in Sidi Bishr soon with [...]

Egyptian Housing Project Wins 2021 UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award

UN-Habitat commended NUCA’s efforts to promote social cohesion through the establishment of safe and affordable housing projects over the [...]

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’. [...]
7 Cheetos-Inspired Dishes You Need to Try in Cairo
Eats

7 Cheetos-Inspired Dishes You Need to Try in Cairo

20 Sep 2021
Cheetos ice cream? Say what again? [...]
'The Clean Bill' Will Juice You Up With All the Necessary Nutrients
Eats

'The Clean Bill' Will Juice You Up With All the Necessary Nutrients

20 Sep 2021
Buhbye, Lizzo. [...]
Egyptian Actress Rosaline Elbay to Star in US Netflix Drama 'Jigsaw'
ARTS & CULTURE

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

19 Sep 2021
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 newest heist drama, 'Jigsaw'. [...]
‘Sea in Your Eyes’ Marks New Dawn for Dubai-Based R&B Artist Michele
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‘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. [...]
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‘Sea in Your Eyes’ Marks New Dawn for Dubai-Based R&B Artist Michele
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‘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 emotional piece with an utterly enchanting video to boot. [...]
'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. [...]
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. [...]
UAE-Based Egyptian Tac Swaps Hip-Hop for Soul in ‘The Mirror Theory’
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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. [...]
New Music-Themed Hotel Opens in the Heart of Dubai
Explore Egypt

New Music-Themed Hotel Opens in the Heart of Dubai

19 Sep 2021
The latest addition to the Rove Hotel family will bring affordable accommodation to concert-goers and travellers at Dubai’s City Walk. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]

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