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BUZZ

Bibliotheca Alexandrina’s New Initiative Tackles Illiteracy in Seniors

22 Jan 2022
Bibliotheca Alexandrina is going to teach older Egyptians how to read and write. [...]
Egypt to Increase Electricity Output in North Coast by 50 Percent
BUZZ

Egypt to Increase Electricity Output in North Coast by 50 Percent

22 Jan 2022
Egypt is increasing electrical output to the North Coast as part of a bigger plan to connect all North African nations. [...]
Tamazeugh Castle is an Ode to the Divine Feminine in Siwa Oasis
Explore Egypt

Tamazeugh Castle is an Ode to the Divine Feminine in Siwa Oasis

22 Jan 2022
Dedicated to the celebration of feminine energy, Tamazeugh Castle in Siwa Oasis gives female travellers an opportunity to tap into their spiritual energy. [...]
Tuck Away the Clutter with These Gorgeous Storage Solutions
Scene Home

Tuck Away the Clutter with These Gorgeous Storage Solutions

22 Jan 2022
Go beyond the utilitarian with these aesthetic storage solutions that do more than just tidy your spaces up. [...]
GoDaddy Teams-Up with Egyptian Fintech Fawry to Support Digitisation
Business

GoDaddy Teams-Up with Egyptian Fintech Fawry to Support Digitisation

22 Jan 2022
This new tech-based collaboration is aimed at helping startups step into the world of digitisation and digital payments. [...]
Feteer Gedety Makes Wholesome Feteer the Way Grandma Makes It
Eats

Feteer Gedety Makes Wholesome Feteer the Way Grandma Makes It

22 Jan 2022
Ready, set, taghmees. [...]
Jordan's The Synaptik & KSA’s Lil Eazy Among Guests on New Freek Album
Noise

Jordan's The Synaptik & KSA’s Lil Eazy Among Guests on New Freek Album

22 Jan 2022
The Somali rapper's upcoming album ‘AM NOT AN INFLUENCER' is shaping up to be a start-studded affair. [...]
'Scan Me Home' is Creating a New Breed of Digital Dog Tags
BUZZ

'Scan Me Home' is Creating a New Breed of Digital Dog Tags

21 Jan 2022
'Scan Me Home' is a local company that provides parents, guardians and pet owners with a QR code that will ensure that their loved ones will never be truly lost. [...]
Egyptian Ecommerce Startup ExpandCart Raises $2.7M for MENA Expansion
Business

Egyptian Ecommerce Startup ExpandCart Raises $2.7M for MENA Expansion

21 Jan 2022
With this new funding, ExpandCart looks to expand in current markets while focusing on R&D, developing new products including their chatbot solution ExpandBot. [...]
Wad Almzad’s ‘Tarris’ is the Latest Anthem of the Sudanese Revolution
Noise

Wad Almzad’s ‘Tarris’ is the Latest Anthem of the Sudanese Revolution

21 Jan 2022
Rife with revolutionary symbols, from the Sudanese flag to actual footage of protests, this is one anthem that doesn’t hold back. [...]
Yahya Al-Fakharani Returns to the Big Screen After 24 Years
ARTS & CULTURE

Yahya Al-Fakharani Returns to the Big Screen After 24 Years

21 Jan 2022
For the first time since 1998, Yahya Al-Fakharani is returning to cinema. [...]
Week Month Year

Pasta & Wings: The Sheikh Zayed Spot with No Time for Anything Else

Some people like pasta, others like chicken wings, but lots of people like both. This Sheikh Zayed eatery knows that which is why it has [...]

Babo: This 6th of October Smokehouse Is a Carnivorous Fantasy

Brb while we move to Mall of Arabia! [...]

Stories from Siwa: A ‘Nomads’ Guide to Egypt's Western Desert Paradise

From the salt lake quarry to the ancient Mountain of the Dead, we joined adventure group Nomads on a whirlwind journey to see the [...]

7 Cheetos-Inspired Dishes You Need to Try in Cairo

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

Peacock Designs Turns Palm Leaves Into Eco-friendly Products

Funded by the EU, this online store is channeling Egyptian craftsmanship to upcycle palm leaves into sustainable products and collaborating [...]

From Istanbul to Walk of Cairo: The Quiet Flair of Laithy + Architects

With an eye for adaptation that brought us the Walk of Cairo, Cairo-based firm Laithy + Architects has developed a rapport amongst Egyptian [...]

British Council in Egypt Launches Grants to Tackle Climate Change

The British Council in Egypt will provide a series of grants for postsecondary institutions that are working to tackle climate change. [...]

Pucca is the Nasr City Eatery All About Ramen

You can now have the real deal, sis. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Beehive: This Nasr City Spot is a Haven for Foodies & Gamers

We have no choice but to stan dem kweens! [...]

Stories from Siwa: A ‘Nomads’ Guide to Egypt's Western Desert Paradise

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7 Cheetos-Inspired Dishes You Need to Try in Cairo

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

Salim Azzam Reimagines Lebanese Embroidery with Modern Aesthetics

Working with 60 women from the same mountain village from whence he came, in Mount Lebanon’s Chouf region, Salim Azzam hopes to revive and [...]

Cairo's Best 7 Restaurants for Feteer

Whether you like your feteer with sogo2, Nutella or even Lotus, we've got something for everyone in this listicle. [...]

Bibliotheca Alexandrina’s New Initiative Tackles Illiteracy in Seniors

Bibliotheca Alexandrina is going to teach older Egyptians how to read and write. [...]

Egypt to Increase Electricity Output in North Coast by 50 Percent

Egypt is increasing electrical output to the North Coast as part of a bigger plan to connect all North African nations. [...]

Tamazeugh Castle is an Ode to the Divine Feminine in Siwa Oasis

Dedicated to the celebration of feminine energy, Tamazeugh Castle in Siwa Oasis gives female travellers an opportunity to tap into their [...]

Tuck Away the Clutter with These Gorgeous Storage Solutions

Go beyond the utilitarian with these aesthetic storage solutions that do more than just tidy your spaces up. [...]

Kizer's Egyptian Shawerma is Going to Ruin All Other Types of Shawerma
Eats

Kizer's Egyptian Shawerma is Going to Ruin All Other Types of Shawerma

22 Jan 2022
When a restaurant as bold as Shawerma Kizer claims that its beef shawerma is scientifically proven to help spread positive vibes, it was only our duty to test this theory with a big fat bite. [...]
Palestinian Pride & Muslim Tokenism: 'dollar signs' by Nemahsis
Noise

Palestinian Pride & Muslim Tokenism: 'dollar signs' by Nemahsis

22 Jan 2022
The singer-songwriter touches on the topic of representation and the exploitation of hijabi women by Western media, while also paying tribute to her Palestinian heritage. [...]
Pizzeria & Bar Olivo Finally Sets Foot in Sheikh Zayed City
Eats

Pizzeria & Bar Olivo Finally Sets Foot in Sheikh Zayed City

21 Jan 2022
West Cairo just got a lot more delicious. [...]
What's Happening with the Suez Canal?
BUZZ

What's Happening with the Suez Canal?

21 Jan 2022
The part of the Canal where the Ever Given became grounded is set to be widened by 40 metres, and deepened by two metres, improving ship navigation by 28%. [...]
Karak Boy Brings the Much-Loved Indian Drink to New Cairo
Eats

Karak Boy Brings the Much-Loved Indian Drink to New Cairo

21 Jan 2022
You can finally spill the tea with some karak. [...]
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Karak Boy Brings the Much-Loved Indian Drink to New Cairo
Eats

Karak Boy Brings the Much-Loved Indian Drink to New Cairo

You can finally spill the tea with some karak. [...]
The C!rcle, TAC & More at Latest Edition of Unplugged Event in Dubai
Noise

The C!rcle, TAC & More at Latest Edition of Unplugged Event in Dubai

21 Jan 2022
With Saudi hip-hop guru, Big Hass, supporting, the latest edition of hrmny's Unplugged series is all about rap. [...]
Sara Hegy Ahmed Awarded for Cancer Research in Germany
BUZZ

Sara Hegy Ahmed Awarded for Cancer Research in Germany

21 Jan 2022
Researcher Sara Hegy Ahmed was awarded for her study on sex hormone signalling, and how they can influence the regenerative capacity of intenstinal cells. [...]
Hamamshi Is the Food Delivery Service Dedicated to Stuffed Pigeon
Eats

Hamamshi Is the Food Delivery Service Dedicated to Stuffed Pigeon

21 Jan 2022
As their name suggests, the ghost kitchen only has time for stuffed pigeon. [...]
Power Up for Insomnia Egypt Gaming Festival Starting February 17th
LIFESTYLE

Power Up for Insomnia Egypt Gaming Festival Starting February 17th

21 Jan 2022
Insomnia Egypt will be a showcase of everything the region has to offer to the gaming community - and everything the gaming community has to show off! [...]
Ready, Set, Serve: The Best Tableware Brands Made by Egyptian Hands
Scene Home

Ready, Set, Serve: The Best Tableware Brands Made by Egyptian Hands

21 Jan 2022
Plates and pretty things for tantalising table settings… [...]
Salim Azzam Reimagines Lebanese Embroidery with Modern Aesthetics
Fashion

Salim Azzam Reimagines Lebanese Embroidery with Modern Aesthetics

20 Jan 2022
Working with 60 women from the same mountain village from whence he came, in Mount Lebanon’s Chouf region, Salim Azzam hopes to revive and reimagine the ways these crafts are traditionally used. [...]
7 Cheetos-Inspired Dishes You Need to Try in Cairo
Eats

7 Cheetos-Inspired Dishes You Need to Try in Cairo

20 Jan 2022
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