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'Watch iT!' Pays Tribute to Mahmoud Yassine with Dedicated Category of His Greatest Works
BUZZ

Farida Osman and Goethe Institute Combat School Violence

20 Oct 2020
To help keep the fighting out of the schoolyard, the Goethe Institute in Cairo has launched an initiative called ‘Schools Without Violence’, with support from Olympic swimming champion Farida Osman. [...]
Kafr El-Sheikh Museum Opens Next Month
Explore Egypt

Egyptian Textile Museum to Be Relocated Following Outcry Over Temporary Closure

20 Oct 2020
Following a controversy surrounding the temporary closure of the Egyptian Textile Museum during its renovations, its collection will be temporarily housed at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. [...]
Talk Like an Egyptian with the 'Etkallem Masry' Initiative
Fashion

‘Metfasal Leek’ Designs Clothes for People with Disabilities & Short Stature

21 Oct 2020
Designer Ashgan al-Abhar has created a new brand with the goal of creating clothes for those with disabilities. [...]
The Biggest Rollersports Festival in the Middle East Just Took Place at Al-Asmarat City
BUZZ

Egypt to Kickstart 691 Green Projects in 2021

21 Oct 2020
In 2021, Egypt will see 691 new green projects come into fruition at a cost of EGP447.3 billion. [...]
Bold New Book Explores Egypt’s Modernist History Under British Rule
BUZZ

Netflix Releases Documentary on the Secrets of the Saqqara Necropolis

19 Oct 2020
Netflix’s newest documentary brings us along the journey of the Saqqara excavations, which has unearthed one of archeology’s biggest discoveries in fifty years. [...]
Kafr El-Sheikh Museum Opens Next Month
Explore Egypt

Kafr El-Sheikh Museum Opens Next Month

19 Oct 2020
The soon-to-open Kafr El-Sheikh museum will showcase the Ancient Egyptian civilization’s influence on the fields of engineering, medicine, astronomy and more. [...]
Talk Like an Egyptian with the 'Etkallem Masry' Initiative
LIFESTYLE

Talk Like an Egyptian with the 'Etkallem Masry' Initiative

19 Oct 2020
The Ministry of State for Emmigration and Egyptian Expatriates has just launched a new initiative called 'Etkallem Masry' to encourage young Egyptians abroad to practice their native tongue. [...]
The Biggest Rollersports Festival in the Middle East Just Took Place at Al-Asmarat City
BUZZ

The Biggest Rollersports Festival in the Middle East Just Took Place at Al-Asmarat City

19 Oct 2020
Al-Asmarat City has hosted a roller sport extravaganza combining roller hockey, roller skating and more, drawing in about 1600 participants from across the country. [...]
Bold New Book Explores Egypt’s Modernist History Under British Rule
ARTS & CULTURE

Bold New Book Explores Egypt’s Modernist History Under British Rule

19 Oct 2020
Covering nearly a century of history, Kanafani’s work dissects how art played a role in providing politicians with a way to create an image of a sovereign Egypt, which at the time was under British rule. [...]
Aswan Water Sports Festival Sets Sail on August 21st
BUZZ

Aswan Water Sports Festival Sets Sail on August 21st

19 Oct 2020
Aswan is set to host its first-ever local and international water sports festival, suitable for kayakers and stand-up paddle boarders of all levels. [...]
Egyptian Photographer Eman Arab Makes Top 10 at Worldwide Photowalk Contest
ARTS & CULTURE

Egyptian Photographer Eman Arab Makes Top 10 at Worldwide Photowalk Contest

19 Oct 2020
Egyptian freelance photographer Eman Arab has been selected as one of the top 10 winners of the international Worldwide Photowalk for her beautiful photo of a man grilling fish in Alexandria. [...]
Week Month Year

Award-Winning Kegham Djeghalian Headlines Zee’s New Footwear Collection

Local shoe brand Zee has unveiled a new collection marking the brand’s new creative director Kegham Djeghalian. [...]

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 Director's HBO Series 'The Vow' Renewed for a Second Season

Egyptian director Jehaine Noujaim's latest documentary series, 'The Vow', follows an American self-improvement group called NXIVM that [...]

Diversity Film Competition to Award EGP 150,000 to Films Highlighting the Struggles of Migrants

Launched by Bassita, this film competition works to highlight struggles met by migrant workers in Egypt. [...]

12 Reasons Why We Love O1 in New Cairo

O1 has got to be the best thing to happen to New Cairo foodies yet - here are 12 of its tastiest restaurants and eateries to prove it. [...]

Buffalo Wings and Rings is Now in Sheikh Zayed

With over 30 branches in the MENA region and 65 in the US, Buffalo Wings & Rings has opened its second branch in Egypt at Sheikh Zayed! [...]

Cairo Water Week Will Tackle Sustainability & Security

Set to take place online due to COVID-19, this year's iteration of Cairo Water Week will focus on such topics as water security, solutions [...]

An EGP 50 Million Investment Will See Upper Egyptian Crafts Showcased to the World

Egypt has allocated EGP 50 million to support Upper Egypt’s traditional handicrafts sector by making crafts more accessible for purchase in [...]

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

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

Escape into the Virtual: Maged Farrag’s “VRviving the Art” to Show at CIFF

The Cairo International Film Festival has expanded its virtual reality category to feature 20 new films. [...]

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. [...]

Egyptian Director's HBO Series 'The Vow' Renewed for a Second Season

Egyptian director Jehaine Noujaim's latest documentary series, 'The Vow', follows an American self-improvement group called NXIVM that [...]

Netflix Releases Documentary on the Secrets of the Saqqara Necropolis

Netflix’s newest documentary brings us along the journey of the Saqqara excavations, which has unearthed one of archeology’s biggest [...]

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 [...]

Egyptian Photographer Eman Arab Makes Top 10 at Worldwide Photowalk Contest

Egyptian freelance photographer Eman Arab has been selected as one of the top 10 winners of the international Worldwide Photowalk for her [...]

Furnish Your Ideal Home with Kenda Interiors' Custom-Made Pieces

Whether you're fantasizing about a dainty darling apartment or a luxury villa, you'll need to find people who are dedicated to your [...]

‘Metfasal Leek’ Designs Clothes for People with Disabilities & Short Stature

Designer Ashgan al-Abhar has created a new brand with the goal of creating clothes for those with disabilities. [...]

Egypt to Kickstart 691 Green Projects in 2021

In 2021, Egypt will see 691 new green projects come into fruition at a cost of EGP447.3 billion. [...]

Farida Osman and Goethe Institute Combat School Violence

To help keep the fighting out of the schoolyard, the Goethe Institute in Cairo has launched an initiative called ‘Schools Without [...]

Furnish Your Ideal Home with Kenda Interiors' Custom-Made Pieces
LIFESTYLE

Furnish Your Ideal Home with Kenda Interiors' Custom-Made Pieces

21 Oct 2020
Whether you're fantasizing about a dainty darling apartment or a luxury villa, you'll need to find people who are dedicated to your vision. And in Egypt, those people are Kenda Interiors. [...]
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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
'Watch iT!' Pays Tribute to Mahmoud Yassine with Dedicated Category of His Greatest Works
ARTS & CULTURE

'Watch iT!' Pays Tribute to Mahmoud Yassine with Dedicated Category of His Greatest Works

To honour his legacy, streaming platform Watch iT! will feature a number of the late Mahmoud Yassine’s works in film and television. [...]
ZED Park Opens 50 Metre ‘ZED Eye’ Ferris Wheel
BUZZ

ZED Park Opens 50 Metre ‘ZED Eye’ Ferris Wheel

18 Oct 2020
In the same spirit as the London Eye, ZED Park has just opened the Cairene version of the attraction. [...]
9 Cairo Shops to Get Your Last Minute Halloween Costume
Listicles

9 Cairo Shops to Get Your Last Minute Halloween Costume

18 Oct 2020
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 shops in Cairo. [...]
Egypt Issues its First Waste Management Law
BUZZ

Egypt Issues its First Waste Management Law

19 Oct 2020
Egypt has issued its first waste management law to improve national health, the environment and encourage foreign investment [...]
Egyptian Director's HBO Series 'The Vow' Renewed for a Second Season
ARTS & CULTURE

Egyptian Director's HBO Series 'The Vow' Renewed for a Second Season

18 Oct 2020
Egyptian director Jehaine Noujaim's latest documentary series, 'The Vow', follows an American self-improvement group called NXIVM that hides a nefarious sex cult within. HBO has recently renewed it for a second season. [...]
Healthcare Authority to Conduct Cervical Cancer Checkups
BUZZ

Healthcare Authority to Conduct Cervical Cancer Checkups

18 Oct 2020
Hospitals belonging to the Healthcare Authority will be conducting cervical cancer checkups for the first time. [...]
Egypt Now Accepting Volunteers for COVID-19 Vaccine Trial With New Website
BUZZ

Egypt Now Accepting Volunteers for COVID-19 Vaccine Trial With New Website

18 Oct 2020
Interested volunteers can now apply to participate in the COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials via a brand new website launched by the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population. [...]
VeryNile Collaborates with Cairo Fishermen to Clean the Nile
BUZZ

VeryNile Collaborates with Cairo Fishermen to Clean the Nile

18 Oct 2020
With some help from VeryNile, Cairo’s fishermen are taking to their boats everyday with a new addition to their work routine— the removal of marine litter from the Nile. [...]

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