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Cairo Marketplace ShipHaly Scores Six-Figure Fund from KSA Investors
ARTS & CULTURE

Midnight in Cairo: A True Tale of the Final Hours of Egyptian Cabaret

25 Sep 2021
Contributing writer Anam Sufi delves into the dazzling dizzying bygone world of 1920s Cairene cabarets remembered and revived in the bestselling ‘Midnight in Cairo’… [...]
Egyptian Handicrafts Showcased in Turathna Exhibition
ARTS & CULTURE

Egyptian Handicrafts Showcased in Turathna Exhibition

25 Sep 2021
Turathna Exhibition will display over one thousand exhibitors from all governorates of Egypt, displaying locally-made products like carpets, handmade kilims, textiles, and furnishings. [...]
7 Egyptian Labels for Your Linens
Scene Home

7 Egyptian Labels for Your Linens

25 Sep 2021
From eccentric motifs to discrete sophistication here are some of the best homegrown brands for lush linens… [...]
Egypt's Biggest Comic Book Convention is Taking Over Zamalek
LIFESTYLE

Egypt's Biggest Comic Book Convention is Taking Over Zamalek

25 Sep 2021
Although they were MIA for the past year due to a certain pandemic, CairoComix is coming back this November with a big in-person meetup, this time at Zamalek's Mahmoud Mukhtar Museum. [...]
Egypt’s State-Owned E-Finance Platform to Go Public with IPO Programme
Business

Egypt’s State-Owned E-Finance Platform to Go Public with IPO Programme

25 Sep 2021
Egypt’s first ever fintech platform will offer up 14.5% of its capital and list 177.8 million shares on the Egyptian stock Exchange in the final quarter of 2021. [...]
Moroccan Medtech DataPathology Raises Fresh Investment from WitamaxOne
Business

Moroccan Medtech DataPathology Raises Fresh Investment from WitamaxOne

25 Sep 2021
The online medical diagnosis service has big plans for its late funding round, as it looks to transform its diagnosis system. [...]
The C!rcle Take on a Funk Sound In ‘Down 2Nite’ Featuring Nadine & YK
Noise

The C!rcle Take on a Funk Sound In ‘Down 2Nite’ Featuring Nadine & YK

25 Sep 2021
The track marks the second release from the Sudanese group’s upcoming album ‘249 Experience Vol2’ which is set to feature an array of Sudanese stars. [...]
Al-Azhar Donates EGP 150 Million for Children with Muscular Dystrophy
BUZZ

Al-Azhar Donates EGP 150 Million for Children with Muscular Dystrophy

24 Sep 2021
Al-Azhar's Bayt Al Zakat and Sadakat has donated millions of pounds to the 'Hope for Tomorrow' initiative, part of the government's charitable 'Tahya Misr' fund. [...]
Cairo Marketplace ShipHaly Scores Six-Figure Fund from KSA Investors
Business

Cairo Marketplace ShipHaly Scores Six-Figure Fund from KSA Investors

24 Sep 2021
The app and platform connects shoppers with travellers who can ship goods back home with them. [...]
Egyptian Producer Wezza Montaser Back in Front of the Mic for ‘Bayna’
Noise

Egyptian Producer Wezza Montaser Back in Front of the Mic for ‘Bayna’

24 Sep 2021
Arguably one of the most underrated figures on the shaabi/mahraganat/rap mishmash scene, Wezza Montaser proves once again that he can be as lethal on the mic as he is with production. [...]
Oriental Coast Rally to Shake Up Marsa Alam with 4x4 Off-Road Racing
Explore Egypt

Oriental Coast Rally to Shake Up Marsa Alam with 4x4 Off-Road Racing

24 Sep 2021
The three day extravaganza will include an obstacle challenge for stock 4x4 cars and a special ‘Junior 4x4 Challenge’ [...]
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ParCooked Will Make Your Cooking Life a Whole Lot Better

With you busy hustling and working ungodly hours because you’re #CareerGoals, you never ever have time to cook for yourself. This is where [...]

Alexandria's Best 7 Restaurants for Alexandrian Liver

Because there's nothing that Alexandrian liver, half a lemon and arn felfel can't fix. [...]

Mandi Tagine Brings Pan-Khaleeji Cuisine to Obour

Mandi or tagine, anyone? [...]

'The Clean Bill' Will Juice You Up With All the Necessary Nutrients

Buhbye, Lizzo. [...]

15 Egyptian Brands That Will Give Your Home Boho Vibes

Cairo-based travel blogger, Farah Hosny - aka @WandertoWherever - takes a different kind of ride, one through the increasing number of [...]

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 [...]

Bahrain-Based Investcorp Acquires Fintech Company MIR Limited

Investcorp Technology Partners (ITP) announces it has acquired the business and assets of the wearable contactless payment technology [...]

New $50M African Fund Ambo Ventures to Target Green Economy Startups

Led by founders with regional experience and backed by partners on-ground across the continent, Ambo Fund is poised to achieve its lofty [...]

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 [...]

Top Picks for Egyptian Kicks - Our Fave Local Shoe Brands Right Now

As winter and new outfits lie just around the corner, we’re compiling our picks for the best shoe brands in town. [...]

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 Filmmaker Mohamed Diab to Direct Marvel's Next Big Superhero Series 'Moon Knight'

Award-winning Egyptian filmmaker Mohamed Diab was just tapped to shoot Marvel Studio's upcoming superhero series 'Moon Knight', which [...]

ParCooked Will Make Your Cooking Life a Whole Lot Better

With you busy hustling and working ungodly hours because you’re #CareerGoals, you never ever have time to cook for yourself. This is where [...]

Cairo Vegans Need to Put Maluma on Their Radar

Alexa, play Corazón because we're shook.cosy-chic restaurant has all you can crave. [...]

Personalised Perfume Created by Artificial Intelligence Now in Cairo

With an art installation that's capable of recording your personality traits and using them to craft the perfect perfume just for you, the [...]

Egypt to Host Its First-Ever International Ice Hockey Tournament

The Egypt Ice Hockey Experience 2021 is about to introduce world class hockey to Cairo, but more importantly, it's here to prove Egypt has [...]

Midnight in Cairo: A True Tale of the Final Hours of Egyptian Cabaret

Contributing writer Anam Sufi delves into the dazzling dizzying bygone world of 1920s Cairene cabarets remembered and revived in the [...]

Egyptian Handicrafts Showcased in Turathna Exhibition

Turathna Exhibition will display over one thousand exhibitors from all governorates of Egypt, displaying locally-made products like [...]

7 Egyptian Labels for Your Linens

From eccentric motifs to discrete sophistication here are some of the best homegrown brands for lush linens… [...]

Egypt's Biggest Comic Book Convention is Taking Over Zamalek

Although they were MIA for the past year due to a certain pandemic, CairoComix is coming back this November with a big in-person meetup, [...]

If You Haven’t Been to 139 Pavilion, Here Are 3 Reasons Why You Should
Eats

If You Haven’t Been to 139 Pavilion, Here Are 3 Reasons Why You Should

25 Sep 2021
It only has the country's best restaurant view... [...]
Detoxify Your Body & Soul with 'Daily Needs' Customised Programs
Eats

Detoxify Your Body & Soul with 'Daily Needs' Customised Programs

25 Sep 2021
No more useless detox drinks that have no result now that we've found our Daily Needs. [...]
Hekayat Hamam is Sheikh Zayed's Answer to Stuffed Pigeons
Eats

Hekayat Hamam is Sheikh Zayed's Answer to Stuffed Pigeons

24 Sep 2021
The Sheikh Zayed eatery has fully committed itself to the iconic dish and only that. [...]
Ethereal Egyptian Fashion Label Udjat Draws from Ancient Traditions
Fashion

Ethereal Egyptian Fashion Label Udjat Draws from Ancient Traditions

24 Sep 2021
With a zero-waste philosophy and a respect for tradition, local label Udjat regularly collaborates with rural artisan communities and refugees across Egypt. [...]
Maadi Eatery 'Vegan in Our House' Launches Monthly Vegan Meetups
Eats

Maadi Eatery 'Vegan in Our House' Launches Monthly Vegan Meetups

24 Sep 2021
This Maadi restaurant has decided to throw an event where Cairo vegans meet with one another. What a moment! [...]
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Maadi Eatery 'Vegan in Our House' Launches Monthly Vegan Meetups
Eats

Maadi Eatery 'Vegan in Our House' Launches Monthly Vegan Meetups

This Maadi restaurant has decided to throw an event where Cairo vegans meet with one another. What a moment! [...]
UAE’s Multiply Group to Launch Joint Venture with US Startup Firefly
Business

UAE’s Multiply Group to Launch Joint Venture with US Startup Firefly

24 Sep 2021
Following a $14.9 million investment in Firefly, IHC’s Multiply Group will be co-launching a venture with the US startup. [...]
Marwa BelHaj Youssef Distorts & Decostructs in Boiler Room SYSTEM Set
Noise

Marwa BelHaj Youssef Distorts & Decostructs in Boiler Room SYSTEM Set

24 Sep 2021
The Tunisian is no stranger to Middle Eastern ears and her entry for Boiler Room’s SYSTEM series sees her dive into an hour of “distorted and deconstructed sounds from the Arab world and beyond.” [...]
Celebrity Chef May Yacoubi Launches Her Own Kitchenware Line
Eats

Celebrity Chef May Yacoubi Launches Her Own Kitchenware Line

23 Sep 2021
Whoever said cooking is just about ingredients is wrong because chef May Yacoubi is here to prove that tools are just as important. [...]
Khalid Abdalla to Play Dodi Fayed in 'The Crown'
ARTS & CULTURE

Khalid Abdalla to Play Dodi Fayed in 'The Crown'

23 Sep 2021
Egyptian-British actor and filmmaker Khalid Abdalla will appear in the fifth season of 'The Crown', where he will take on the role of Dodi Fayed, Princess Diana’s boyfriend. [...]
Access Sharjah Challenge to Target Creative Startups Across MENA
Business

Access Sharjah Challenge to Target Creative Startups Across MENA

23 Sep 2021
Offering an equity-free prize pool of $100,000, the competition aims to empower conscious entrepreneurs cultivating innovative solutions in the cultural and creative industries. [...]
Actress Menna Shalaby Nominated for International Emmy Award
ARTS & CULTURE

Actress Menna Shalaby Nominated for International Emmy Award

23 Sep 2021
Menna Shalaby has received her first nomination for the International Emmy Award for her role in 'Every Week Has a Friday', a Shahid original series that follows a series of violent crimes. [...]
Egyptian Rapper Mosalem Teams Up with Producer Big Moe for ‘Psycho’
Noise

Egyptian Rapper Mosalem Teams Up with Producer Big Moe for ‘Psycho’

23 Sep 2021
2021 has seen Mosalem carve out his own spot on Egypt’s forever unpredictable rap scene, and more and more producers are catching on to his talent, the latest of which is Dubai-based Big Moe. [...]

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