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New KAOSMOS Album Serves as a Soundtrack to an Otherworldly Trip
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Nadine's El Roubi's 10 Sudanese Artists to Lookout for in 2021

09 May 2021
In a country and diaspora that boasts a rich diversity, a unifying presence in the work of these Sudanese musicians is the channelling of Sudanese spirit and identities, according to Nadine El Roubi. [...]
Ministry of Tourism Inspires School Kids with New Initiative
BUZZ

Ministry of Tourism Inspires School Kids with New Initiative

08 May 2021
The initiative will take school students of all ages on a number of trips and visits to touristic and archeological sites in different governorates. [...]
TikTok & Egyptian Food Bank Confront Waste with #CookforGood
LIFESTYLE

TikTok & Egyptian Food Bank Confront Waste with #CookforGood

08 May 2021
For the second year in a row, TikTok and the Egyptian Food Bank are partnering up for the #CookForGood initiative with prominent chefs and celebrities like Amro Helmi, Manar Hisham and Amira Shanab. [...]
Egypt Increases Vaccination Centres to 360
BUZZ

Egypt Increases Vaccination Centres to 360

08 May 2021
A team from the Ministry of Health and Population will be deployed to raise awareness of these centres among citizens. [...]
EgyptAir Suspends Flights to Oman
Explore Egypt

EgyptAir Suspends Flights to Oman

07 May 2021
This move is in accordance with Oman’s decision to suspend trips from 16 countries as a response to growing concerns over a new wave of the Coronavirus. [...]
Two Brothers in Matrouh Are Turning Heads with Jet Ski 'Water Car'
LIFESTYLE

Two Brothers in Matrouh Are Turning Heads with Jet Ski 'Water Car'

06 May 2021
This water-savvy “car” is actually no car at all. It's a jet ski fashioned with a fiberglass car-shaped body designed by two Matrouh brothers, Karim and Hussein Amin, who are looking to make a splash. [...]
Jordan’s CarSeer Secures Six-Figure Investment for GCC Expansion
Business

Jordan’s CarSeer Secures Six-Figure Investment for GCC Expansion

09 May 2021
Jordanian vehicle history reporting platform has secured a six-figure Seed investment from Arzan Venture Capital in efforts to expand in the Gulf region. [...]
Help Enrich Egypt's Rural Districts with Hayat Karima
LIFESTYLE

Help Enrich Egypt's Rural Districts with Hayat Karima

06 May 2021
The presidential initiative has started accepting donations through their website and SMS. [...]
Abo Omar Is the Restaurant Channeling BDE for Tagines
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Abo Omar Is the Restaurant Channeling BDE for Tagines

08 May 2021
When it comes to tagines, they’ve got them all -- just like Ash wanted to do with Pokemon but couldn’t. [...]
Did You Know That Bayoumy Fouad Owns a Restaurant Called Youka's?
Eats

Did You Know That Bayoumy Fouad Owns a Restaurant Called Youka's?

05 May 2021
Delivering, catering, or dine in, Youka’s is a one man show like the founder himself. [...]
Chyno with a Why? Releases New Video ‘Anti-Hero’ with The Synaptik
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Chyno with a Why? Releases New Video ‘Anti-Hero’ with The Synaptik

08 May 2021
Friends, long-time collaborators and now Warner Music label mates, Chyno and the Synaptik and back together again. [...]
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Sojo: Sausage Stans Will Want to Know About This Place

A sausage fest that you'll definitely want to be part of. [...]

Startups Invited to 'Shape African Cities of Tomorrow'

The programme is a six-month accelerator that provides support to 10 high-potential tech startups in the fields of smart mobility, smart [...]

Noon by Fagnoon is New Cairo's Most Quirky Art School

Located in New Cairo, Noon is a modern twist on Fagnoon, created to be a more compact, mobile version of the art school so that it could be [...]

Zyra Glows with Glitzy Glamorous Gold-Plated Bags

Encouraging us to be our own knights in shining armor, her homegrown label ‘Zyra’ handmakes genuine leather handbags that draw inspiration [...]

New Riyadh Techstars Accelerator Targeting Startups from Across MENA

Launched in collaboration with KSA’s Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, applications open in May. [...]

Ramadan Style for Ramadan Nights

These summery kaftans perfectly capture the atmosphere for Ramadan 2021. [...]

Aldar Properties Launches Six-Month Incubator for GCC Startups

Aldar Properties’ developers fire up the second edition of their entrepreneurial incubator programme, ‘Manassah’. [...]

Irish Regtech DX Compliance Launches Operations in MENA

The regional expansion is a strategic feat that comes as part and parcel of the UAE government’s commitment to regulatory financial health. [...]

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

An all-new CNN docu-drama ‘Jerusalem’, which will be centred around the history of the ancient city, will feature Egyptian-Italian actor [...]

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

The Ministry of Health has declared that the last two Coronavirus patients have been discharged from Nuweiba Central Hospital after [...]

Egypt Orders All Airports to Relocate Hazardous Goods Following Beirut Explosion

After the devastating events of the Beirut explosion, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered all Egyptian airports to move hazardous [...]

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

Founder of What Women Want magazine May Abdel Asim, alongside founder of the Safe Kids foundation Sara Aziz, have recognized a gap in [...]

National Bank of Bahrain New Lending Scheme ‘Tamweel Al Watani’

The scheme supports SMEs with their sustainability goals while boosting cash flow across Bahrain. [...]

'Nights with Poultry' A Fair Feather Group Exhibit at Arcade Gallery

Hosted by Maadi's Arcade Gallery, 'Night with Poultry' features 24 visionaries and ambitious artists all expressing their own visions of [...]

Raya Abirached Appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador for MENA Region

The 'Scoop with Raya' star is the first Arab woman to be chosen as Goodwill Ambassador by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. [...]

Help Enrich Egypt's Rural Districts with Hayat Karima

The presidential initiative has started accepting donations through their website and SMS. [...]

Nadine's El Roubi's 10 Sudanese Artists to Lookout for in 2021

In a country and diaspora that boasts a rich diversity, a unifying presence in the work of these Sudanese musicians is the channelling of [...]

Liliane Chlela Releases First Track from Upcoming Album ‘Safala’

‘Bouraz’ offers the first peak into an upcoming album by one of the most unique makers of music to come out of Lebanon in the last decade. [...]

Jordan’s CarSeer Secures Six-Figure Investment for GCC Expansion

Jordanian vehicle history reporting platform has secured a six-figure Seed investment from Arzan Venture Capital in efforts to expand in [...]

British Embassy Revives Arab Financial Inclusion Innovation Prize

The competition’s revival by the British Embassy in Egypt seeks to re-explore and support innovative solutions for Arab financial [...]

Brava Brings You Easy-to-Make Coffee Tailored to Your Liking
Eats

Brava Brings You Easy-to-Make Coffee Tailored to Your Liking

08 May 2021
Whether you prefer a stronger coffee to jumpstart your day or more of a laid back pinch to softly put your day in motion, this new local brand has got you covered. [...]
Raya Abirached Appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador for MENA Region
BUZZ

Raya Abirached Appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador for MENA Region

06 May 2021
The 'Scoop with Raya' star is the first Arab woman to be chosen as Goodwill Ambassador by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. [...]
'Nights with Poultry' A Fair Feather Group Exhibit at Arcade Gallery
ARTS & CULTURE

'Nights with Poultry' A Fair Feather Group Exhibit at Arcade Gallery

06 May 2021
Hosted by Maadi's Arcade Gallery, 'Night with Poultry' features 24 visionaries and ambitious artists all expressing their own visions of poultry. [...]
23 Studios Across Egypt Hosting Free Classes for Egypt Day of Yoga
LIFESTYLE

23 Studios Across Egypt Hosting Free Classes for Egypt Day of Yoga

06 May 2021
To celebrate 'Egypt Day of Yoga', 23 studios from across the country are hosting free classes for Egyptians in Cairo, Sinai, and El Gouna on May 7th. [...]
Egypt's Best 8 Tableware Brands
Eats

Egypt's Best 8 Tableware Brands

05 May 2021
Whether you're having a solo Instagrammable muesli moment for breakfast or making a mean sohour spread for your squad, these local brands will make it more special. [...]
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Egypt's Best 8 Tableware Brands
Eats

Egypt's Best 8 Tableware Brands

Whether you're having a solo Instagrammable muesli moment for breakfast or making a mean sohour spread for your squad, these local brands will make it more special. [...]
British Embassy Revives Arab Financial Inclusion Innovation Prize
Business

British Embassy Revives Arab Financial Inclusion Innovation Prize

09 May 2021
The competition’s revival by the British Embassy in Egypt seeks to re-explore and support innovative solutions for Arab financial integration. [...]
Residents of Ezbet Abu Qarn Informal Settlement to Be Relocated
BUZZ

Residents of Ezbet Abu Qarn Informal Settlement to Be Relocated

05 May 2021
Sprawling over an area of 11 hectares, Ezbet Abu Qarn has been an ongoing development project for the Egyptian government, addressing issues of poverty, unhygienic conditions & lack of infrastructure. [...]
Coloured Version of 'Madraset el-Moshaghbeen' to Stream on Shahid VIP
ARTS & CULTURE

Coloured Version of 'Madraset el-Moshaghbeen' to Stream on Shahid VIP

05 May 2021
This Eid al-Fitr, Shahid VIP will stream a colourised version of Egypt's most iconic comedy play for the first time. [...]
Les Amis Is Down Here Serving Euro-Chic Realness and We're Living
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Les Amis Is Down Here Serving Euro-Chic Realness and We're Living

08 May 2021
You and your friends don't have to fight about where to go for food anymore. [...]
Art Shines a Light on Technology at Cairotronica Art Festival
ARTS & CULTURE

Art Shines a Light on Technology at Cairotronica Art Festival

04 May 2021
Sitting at the intersection between art, technology and science, Cairotronica is an international arts festival that gives Egypt a voice in the global conversation on how tech affects our society. [...]
Egyptians Take Home Six Medals at Karate 1-Premier League
LIFESTYLE

Egyptians Take Home Six Medals at Karate 1-Premier League

04 May 2021
Egyptian karate champions brought home two silver medals and four bronze across six different events. [...]
State Your Name and Step Into the Biggest Online Rap Contest in Egypt
Noise

State Your Name and Step Into the Biggest Online Rap Contest in Egypt

07 May 2021
Record label, IntoMyMind, invites rappers to take the mic and show what they’ve got in a rap tournament - from the comfort of their own homes and bedrooms. [...]

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