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Heliopolis Gets Sweeter with Celesta Chocolatier
BUZZ

Construction of El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant to Begin July 2022

20 Jan 2022
Recently, South Korea's Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) company has been selected as a single-source supplier of turbine islands for the plant, alongside four reactors that will be built by Russia. [...]
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. [...]
These Unexpected Sports are Set to Make a Splash by the Giza Pyramids
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These Unexpected Sports are Set to Make a Splash by the Giza Pyramids

20 Jan 2022
The Great Pyramids of Giza will soon overlook not one, not two, but three different aquatic sporting events amidst the desert sands of Giza for the first time. [...]
Stories from Siwa: A ‘Nomads’ Guide to Egypt's Western Desert Paradise
Explore Egypt

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

20 Jan 2022
From the salt lake quarry to the ancient Mountain of the Dead, we joined adventure group Nomads on a whirlwind journey to see the quintessential sights of Siwa Oasis. [...]
Cairo’s 3attar Raises Funds to Expand Healthy Food E-commerce Platform
Business

Cairo’s 3attar Raises Funds to Expand Healthy Food E-commerce Platform

20 Jan 2022
The fresh funds will help the B2C platform expand its customer base, diversify its offerings and develop its tech stack to drive volume and revenue. [...]
Egypt’s Past Meets its Future in New Capital’s Pyramids City Design
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Egypt’s Past Meets its Future in New Capital’s Pyramids City Design

20 Jan 2022
The New Administrative Capital might represent Egypt’s future, but Mohamed Talaat Architects is making sure it doesn’t forget its past. [...]
Heliopolis Gets Sweeter with Celesta Chocolatier
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Heliopolis Gets Sweeter with Celesta Chocolatier

20 Jan 2022
The brand makes all kinds of decadent chocolate, be it plain or filled with tropical fruits, lemon, caramel, nuts and much, much more. [...]
Neighbourhood Networking App Hayi to Expand Across UAE After New Funds
Business

Neighbourhood Networking App Hayi to Expand Across UAE After New Funds

20 Jan 2022
A new $325K round will fuel the UAE-based startup’s expansion of its unique fusion of hyper-local networking and social media. [...]
Kasr El Aini Hospital Opens Clinic for Post-COVID-19 Care
LIFESTYLE

Kasr El Aini Hospital Opens Clinic for Post-COVID-19 Care

20 Jan 2022
Post-COVID-19 syndrome is becoming more and more apparent, with a subset of people who've recovered from COVID-19 going on to experience symptoms that linger well beyond the virus. [...]
Save the 'Date' for the Egypt International Date Palm Festival in Siwa
LIFESTYLE

Save the 'Date' for the Egypt International Date Palm Festival in Siwa

20 Jan 2022
Farmers and producers are invited to showcase their dates as part of a massive exhibition of 150 pavilions, and participate in a series of competitions. [...]
CHEEN's 2010 Cult Favourite 'Abaad Makan' Gets Molotof Rework
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CHEEN's 2010 Cult Favourite 'Abaad Makan' Gets Molotof Rework

20 Jan 2022
The track found fame as part of indie film ‘Microphone’ and now it’s been given the ‘Molowave’ treatment a decade on. [...]
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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 [...]

Mining Complexes for Gold, Phosphate & Copper to Be Built Across Egypt

The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources also plans to establish a gold refinery at Marsa Alam, just south of the Eastern Desert, [...]

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! [...]

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? [...]

Mukk is the All-Egyptian Label Serving Korean Chic

Entirely handmade, Mukk’s pieces exude a sense of comfort. Soft, plush, calming— kind of like staying in on a rainy day. [...]

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 [...]

Music of the First Palestinian Intifada Re-Discovered & Restored

Palestinian filmmaker and actor, Mo’min Swaitat, uncovers banned revolutionary album 'The Intifada' by Riad Awwad, released in 1987. [...]

Construction of El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant to Begin July 2022

Recently, South Korea's Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) company has been selected as a single-source supplier of turbine islands for the [...]

These Unexpected Sports are Set to Make a Splash by the Giza Pyramids

The Great Pyramids of Giza will soon overlook not one, not two, but three different aquatic sporting events amidst the desert sands of Giza [...]

7 Cheetos-Inspired Dishes You Need to Try in Cairo
Eats

7 Cheetos-Inspired Dishes You Need to Try in Cairo

20 Jan 2022
Cheetos ice cream? Say what again? [...]
Music of the First Palestinian Intifada Re-Discovered & Restored
Noise

Music of the First Palestinian Intifada Re-Discovered & Restored

20 Jan 2022
Palestinian filmmaker and actor, Mo’min Swaitat, uncovers banned revolutionary album 'The Intifada' by Riad Awwad, released in 1987. [...]
Take Flight this February with Our Guide to Perfectly Packaged Trips
Explore Egypt

Take Flight this February with Our Guide to Perfectly Packaged Trips

20 Jan 2022
From the sands of the Wadi Degla Natural Protectorate to the mountaintops of Brazil, these local travel companies are freshening up your February with some tremendous local and global trips. [...]
Best Rap Releases of the Week 46
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Best Rap Releases of the Week 46

20 Jan 2022
To help you keep up with all the new rap music released by artists in the MENA and diaspora, we’ve compiled a list of the our favourite releases of the past week. [...]
Scaling Sinai with Nelly Attar: An Eco Exploration of an Egyptian Gem
Explore Egypt

Scaling Sinai with Nelly Attar: An Eco Exploration of an Egyptian Gem

19 Jan 2022
For the first time - in collaboration with Eco Egypt - SceneTraveller is given unprecedented access to some of the most spectacular sites in South Sinai… [...]
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Scaling Sinai with Nelly Attar: An Eco Exploration of an Egyptian Gem
Explore Egypt

Scaling Sinai with Nelly Attar: An Eco Exploration of an Egyptian Gem

For the first time - in collaboration with Eco Egypt - SceneTraveller is given unprecedented access to some of the most spectacular sites in South Sinai… [...]
EgyptAir is Launching the First Eco-Friendly Flights in Africa
Explore Egypt

EgyptAir is Launching the First Eco-Friendly Flights in Africa

19 Jan 2022
To mark the occasion, EgyptAir designed a special ‘Green Service Flight’ logo to label all the new eco-friendly inflight products and materials, and offered a 40% discount on the trip. [...]
Bahraini Crypto Exchange Platform Rain Raises $110 Million Investment
Business

Bahraini Crypto Exchange Platform Rain Raises $110 Million Investment

19 Jan 2022
The Series B investment will be channelled into geographical expansion, upgrading the platfrom's tech and onboarding more team members. [...]
Cairo International Book Fair Bans Unvaccinated Visitors
LIFESTYLE

Cairo International Book Fair Bans Unvaccinated Visitors

19 Jan 2022
Taking public health and safety into consideration, the fair is barring anyone who is not vaccinated against COVID-19 from entering the grounds. [...]
Cairo’s Sherry’s Vinyl Strikes Partnership with Endless Records Cafe
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Cairo’s Sherry’s Vinyl Strikes Partnership with Endless Records Cafe

19 Jan 2022
Sherry’s Vinyl is stocking your favourite Western hits on vinyl in collaboration with Endless Records Cafe. [...]
Rebel Releases New Line of Knitted Niceties
Fashion

Rebel Releases New Line of Knitted Niceties

19 Jan 2022
Known and loved for their artful illustrations, Rebel Cairo’s most recent collection shifts the label’s focus from scarves to knits under the title ‘The Rebel Spectrum’. [...]
Cairo's Best 7 Restaurants for Feteer
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Cairo's Best 7 Restaurants for Feteer

19 Jan 2022
Whether you like your feteer with sogo2, Nutella or even Lotus, we've got something for everyone in this listicle. [...]
Embrace the Darkness in this Gothic New Cairo Home
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Embrace the Darkness in this Gothic New Cairo Home

19 Jan 2022
Seeped in gothic imagery, this New Cairo home is the result of Balance Innovation’s collaborative efforts to bring a homeowner’s dream out of the shadows. [...]

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