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10 Photos From the 7th Edition of Cairo's Drums & Folkloric Arts Festival
LIFESTYLE

“I Use Crutches for My Spine Condition, But in The Water, I’m Free.”

18 Feb 2020
The first in new series, GAMECHANGER-Z, sees 19 year-old Paralympic swimming champion, Zeiad Kahal. [...]
The World Health Organization Has Said that 85% of Egyptian COVID-19 Cases Don’t Need Medication
BUZZ

Gebel Elba: Visit Egypt's Best Kept Secret

17 Feb 2020
Be one of a select few to be able to experience Egypt's wildest adventure. [...]
Mosque Madrassa of Sultan Barquq is Now Available to Tour Online
BUZZ

Build Up! The Architecture Summit Comes to The Greek Campus

18 Feb 2020
The Greek Campus hosts summit to celebrate Egypts' diverse and beautiful architecture. [...]
150 Startups and Counting: V-Lab’s Mohamed Hamza Tells Us What ‘Acceleration’ Really Takes
BUZZ

New Magdi Yacoub Heart Centre to Open in Egypt

18 Feb 2020
The heart centre is expected to be the biggest in the region. [...]
The TriFactory is Taking You for A Run Across Cairo to Help Secure Ventilators for COVID-19
BUZZ

Corner of a Dream: A Very Real Reflection on Social Upheaval

18 Feb 2020
A refreshing and creative new take on the relationship between technology and art at AUC. [...]
The Ministry of Health and Population is Releasing an App on Everything You Could Need for COVID-19
BUZZ

The Ministry of Health and Population is Releasing an App on Everything You Could Need for COVID-19

09 Apr 2020
Live tracking, guidelines, ambulances, and other features are among the services that will be available in the app. [...]
The World Health Organization Has Said that 85% of Egyptian COVID-19 Cases Don’t Need Medication
BUZZ

The World Health Organization Has Said that 85% of Egyptian COVID-19 Cases Don’t Need Medication

09 Apr 2020
The statement was made in light of demographic intricacies like age. [...]
Mosque Madrassa of Sultan Barquq is Now Available to Tour Online
BUZZ

Mosque Madrassa of Sultan Barquq is Now Available to Tour Online

08 Apr 2020
The site is the first Islamic era spot to join the list of the Ministry of Tourism's new virtual tours. [...]
150 Startups and Counting: V-Lab’s Mohamed Hamza Tells Us What ‘Acceleration’ Really Takes
Business

150 Startups and Counting: V-Lab’s Mohamed Hamza Tells Us What ‘Acceleration’ Really Takes

08 Apr 2020
We talk to the associate director behind the award-winning accelerator to find out why V-Lab’s approach stands out from the rest, and how they’re always evolving to better understand and serve their startups. [...]
The TriFactory is Taking You for A Run Across Cairo to Help Secure Ventilators for COVID-19
BUZZ

The TriFactory is Taking You for A Run Across Cairo to Help Secure Ventilators for COVID-19

08 Apr 2020
The Trifactory has revamped their Ramadan tradition for these quarantined times. [...]
Egypt’s Local Designers Dance Around Andalusia in this Dreamy Spanish Campaign
BUZZ

Egypt’s Local Designers Dance Around Andalusia in this Dreamy Spanish Campaign

08 Apr 2020
The collaborative shoot is Flare PR’s eighth multi brand editorial. [...]
Week Month Year

Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to Launch New Series of Online Lectures

The lecture is the first of a series that will be held with other museums across the country. [...]

Take a Quick trip to the Theban Necropolis Without Breaking Quarantine

The Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities has launched a stellar series of virtual tours through Egypt’s most spectacular arecheological [...]

Local Babywear Brand Caico Cotton Releases Reusable Egyptian Cotton Masks

By using Egyptian cotton for Caico Cotton's medical masks, our environment and our pockets feel a lot better. [...]

This Local Brand Lets Your Skin Take a Trip to Korea

Egyptian brand, Piel Paradise, has plenty of treats from the Far East. [...]

Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to Launch New Series of Online Lectures

The lecture is the first of a series that will be held with other museums across the country. [...]

The Corona Economy: Egypt Announces Breakdown of EGP 100 Billion Stimulus Package

A whopping half of the package will go to tourism, with EGP 50 billion dedicated to keeping hotels afloat. [...]

Grand Egyptian Museum Begins Installation of New 42-Piece Staircase Exhibit

The exhibit is divided along four central themes and will usher in visitors in the most spectacular style. [...]

Jumia and the Ministry of Health Team Up Against Corona with Their New Guide

Jumia has teamed up with the Ministry of Health to create an online resource to keep you in the know during the time of Corona. [...]

Ramadan Mosalsalat Guide 2019

Everything you need to know about the 29 Mosalsals hitting your screen this Ramadan. [...]

Basma Wahba Talk Show Suspended After Maged El-Masry Makes Racist Remarks On-Air

Egypt's Media Syndicate took the show off air with immediate effect, for violating 'professional and ethical standards'. [...]

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

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

Egypt to Plant 100 Million Olive Trees Across the Country by 2022

We're no mathematicians, but that works out at around one tree for every Egyptian citizen... [...]

Ain Shams University Hospitals Now Hold Free Medical Consultations Via WhatsApp

The move was made in an effort to expand their telemedicine services so that patients can have access to non-emergency care without leaving [...]

Bibliotheca Alexandrina is Uploading Bodies of Work on YouTube

Following their earlier move to put up over 200,000 books online, the historic library is now adding a ton of new content to their YouTube [...]

9 Educational Podcasts that Will Make the Most of Your Quaran-Time

While the nation’s kids are bristling against their now literal ‘home’ work, grown-ups are revelling in the chance to learn again. Here are [...]

Zewail City of Science and Technology Produces Ventilators for Coronavirus Patients

6th of October’s Zewail City of Science and Technology has begun producing two different models of ventilators to support COVID-19 patients. [...]

The Ministry of Health and Population is Releasing an App on Everything You Could Need for COVID-19

Live tracking, guidelines, ambulances, and other features are among the services that will be available in the app. [...]

The World Health Organization Has Said that 85% of Egyptian COVID-19 Cases Don’t Need Medication

The statement was made in light of demographic intricacies like age. [...]

Mosque Madrassa of Sultan Barquq is Now Available to Tour Online

The site is the first Islamic era spot to join the list of the Ministry of Tourism's new virtual tours. [...]

150 Startups and Counting: V-Lab’s Mohamed Hamza Tells Us What ‘Acceleration’ Really Takes

We talk to the associate director behind the award-winning accelerator to find out why V-Lab’s approach stands out from the rest, and how [...]

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Watch: Welcome to the World of Cairo's 'Metal Zabaleen'

Watch: Welcome to the World of Cairo's 'Metal Zabaleen'

09 Feb 2020
We go into the depths of an area of Cairo's Wekalet El Bala7 Market that few tread. [...]
Mahraganat Performances Just Got Banned

Mahraganat Performances Just Got Banned

17 Feb 2020
Like, forever. [...]
Watch: The Badass Women of Cairo's First Roller Derby Team

Watch: The Badass Women of Cairo's First Roller Derby Team

06 Feb 2020
"There's an adrenaline rush as soon as we put our skates on. We get transported." [...]
SCENE TV
10 Photos From the 7th Edition of Cairo's Drums & Folkloric Arts Festival

10 Photos From the 7th Edition of Cairo's Drums & Folkloric Arts Festival

21 Apr 2019
In its 7th edition, the Drums and Folkloric Arts Festival brings drumming and dancing troupes from over 20 countries for a slew of striking performances in the heart of Islamic Cairo. [...]
Omar Samra Challenged Us to Climb Mount Sinai’s 2,667 Steps at Home
BUZZ

Omar Samra Challenged Us to Climb Mount Sinai’s 2,667 Steps at Home

07 Apr 2020
The #StairwayToTheSummit is the closest thing we have to getting back out into nature. [...]
This New English & Arabic E-book Is a ‘Curious Guide for Courageous Children’ on Coronavirus
BUZZ

This New English & Arabic E-book Is a ‘Curious Guide for Courageous Children’ on Coronavirus

07 Apr 2020
The book acts as ”an essential tool that enables parents, guardians and teachers to communicate calmly and effectively the measures taken in cities around the world." [...]
Photopia Launches Free Online Educational Program by Expert Local and Regional Photographers
ARTS & CULTURE

Photopia Launches Free Online Educational Program by Expert Local and Regional Photographers

08 Apr 2020
Photopia is keen on supporting the photography community in Egypt by continuing to be an educational platform available for all. [...]
9 Educational Podcasts that Will Make the Most of Your Quaran-Time
LIFESTYLE

9 Educational Podcasts that Will Make the Most of Your Quaran-Time

07 Apr 2020
While the nation’s kids are bristling against their now literal ‘home’ work, grown-ups are revelling in the chance to learn again. Here are nine educational podcasts - all available on Anghami - to get those gears going… [...]
Cadbury Celebrates Egypt’s Unsung Heroes During Corona Crisis
BUZZ

Cadbury Celebrates Egypt’s Unsung Heroes During Corona Crisis

07 Apr 2020
We've seen plenty of gestures of goodwill during the COVID-19 lockdown, but Cadbury Egypt is celebrating those taking the matter in their own hands. [...]
The Ministry of Culture is Releasing Online Workshops for Aspiring Egyptian Actors
BUZZ

The Ministry of Culture is Releasing Online Workshops for Aspiring Egyptian Actors

07 Apr 2020
This initiative comes as a part of the ministry’s bigger, ongoing online cultural programme. [...]
Better Work Has Set Foot in Egypt to Improve Sweatshop Conditions and Drive Profit
BUZZ

Better Work Has Set Foot in Egypt to Improve Sweatshop Conditions and Drive Profit

07 Apr 2020
Under the ILO, the initiative will make economic and social progress closer within our reach. [...]
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47 Meters Down: Uncaged

47 Meters Down: Uncaged

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SHOWING AT: Plaza Cinema Americana Plaza Point90 Stars Cinema [...]
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