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

Meet the Finalists of Egypt’s Entrepreneur Awards 2021

06 May 2021
Already shaping up to be one of the biggest date on the entrepreneurial ecosystem’s calendar, the very best of Egypt’s business minds [...]
EgyptAir to Give 20% Discounts for Passengers with Disabilities
Explore Egypt

EgyptAir to Give 20% Discounts for Passengers with Disabilities

05 May 2021
Passengers with disabilities will also be eligible for 500 extra air miles after signing up for EgyptAir’s frequent flyer programme. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
Number of Internet Users in Egypt Jumped to 65.25 Million in 2020
BUZZ

Number of Internet Users in Egypt Jumped to 65.25 Million in 2020

04 May 2021
With this jump from 49.9 million to 65.25 million users, over half of Egypt's population now has stable access to the world wide web. [...]
Startups Invited to 'Shape African Cities of Tomorrow'
Business

Startups Invited to 'Shape African Cities of Tomorrow'

05 May 2021
The programme is a six-month accelerator that provides support to 10 high-potential tech startups in the fields of smart mobility, smart housing, and fintech for affordability. [...]
Sojo: Sausage Stans Will Want to Know About This Place
Eats

Sojo: Sausage Stans Will Want to Know About This Place

04 May 2021
A sausage fest that you'll definitely want to be part of. [...]
Akemi Is a Pyramid-Side Restaurant With Bougie Asian Food
Eats

Akemi Is a Pyramid-Side Restaurant With Bougie Asian Food

06 May 2021
Sushi served with a panoramic view of the pyramids? Yes, please. [...]
EGP 4 Million Sports Fields to be Built in North Sinai
LIFESTYLE

EGP 4 Million Sports Fields to be Built in North Sinai

03 May 2021
The fields were set up in the governorate’s main centres and villages, namely Abu Saql Stadium, 6 October Stadium and Balouza Village Stadium. [...]
Fulltone Drops ‘Love in Space’ EP on Lee Burridge’s All Day I Dream
Noise

Fulltone Drops ‘Love in Space’ EP on Lee Burridge’s All Day I Dream

05 May 2021
A hypnotic and measured four-track trek into the terrains of organic and deep house by Egypt’s Amr Khaled. [...]
Week Month Year

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. [...]

Marina at Recently Restored Mohamed Ali Palace Opens this May

Visitors will be able to sail to and from Cairo over the Nile to visit the medieval palace. [...]

StashAway Raises $25M Series D to Expand Wealth Management Platform

These funds will be used to feature development across its five markets and accelerate its investment product. [...]

Gammbaz Enchants with Simply-Handpoured Soy Scented Candles

Hand poured using soy as the main ingredient, local Gen-Z brand Gammbaz creates candles that are eco-friendly and cruelty-free. [...]

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’. [...]

Egypt’s Nihal Shakankiry Among Top 100 Women in Ophthalmology

Known for performing free eye surgeries for children in Alexandria, Egyptian professor Nihal Shakankiry has been recognised as one of the [...]

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 [...]

Sojo: Sausage Stans Will Want to Know About This Place

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

Qatari Digital Payment App SkipCash to Scale Following $2M Investment

The fintech will look to expand its data infrastructure and services, as it continues its steady march to regional expansion. [...]

Home is So Sad: New Postcards Track is a Meeting of Ecstasy & Abandon

Inspired by a 1958 poem by British writer, Phillip Larkin, the Lebanese dream pop band’s latest track is a multilayered outpour of opposing [...]

The Store of Homemade Is What Vegan Dreams Are Made of TBH

Available online, your plant-based dreams can come into fruition with the Store of Homemade. [...]

Sorry Mama but Tummy Treats Makes Classic Ramadan Treats Better

What's a konafa beehive and can we have nine of them? [...]

Wake Island Talk Identity & Immigration in New Album ‘Born To Leave’

Identity has often been a theme in the work of Philippe Manasseh and Nadim Maghzal, but the duo’s latest album is the most personal and [...]

Akemi Is a Pyramid-Side Restaurant With Bougie Asian Food

Sushi served with a panoramic view of the pyramids? Yes, please. [...]

Nanno’s Is the Brand Delivering Fun Soups & Sauces to Your Doorstep

Edible hugs coming your way, hunty. [...]

Sorry Mama but Tummy Treats Makes Classic Ramadan Treats Better
Eats

Sorry Mama but Tummy Treats Makes Classic Ramadan Treats Better

06 May 2021
What's a konafa beehive and can we have nine of them? [...]
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. [...]
The Store of Homemade Is What Vegan Dreams Are Made of TBH
Eats

The Store of Homemade Is What Vegan Dreams Are Made of TBH

04 May 2021
Available online, your plant-based dreams can come into fruition with the Store of Homemade. [...]
We Can Barely Wrap Our Heads Around New Fried Chicken Spot Dodz's Menu
Eats

We Can Barely Wrap Our Heads Around New Fried Chicken Spot Dodz's Menu

04 May 2021
Dodz is going to take iftar to a whole new level with its sandwiches, group offers and share boxes. [...]
New Delta to Receive EGP 60 Billion Water Desalination Plant
BUZZ

New Delta to Receive EGP 60 Billion Water Desalination Plant

03 May 2021
The plant will cover the water needs of more than one million feddans of agricultural land. [...]
SCENE TV
New Delta to Receive EGP 60 Billion Water Desalination Plant
BUZZ

New Delta to Receive EGP 60 Billion Water Desalination Plant

The plant will cover the water needs of more than one million feddans of agricultural land. [...]
Goodwell Investments Launches New Private Equity Fund in Africa
Business

Goodwell Investments Launches New Private Equity Fund in Africa

05 May 2021
This new multi sector private equity fund will focus on inclusive growth and sustainable development in Africa. [...]
Noon by Fagnoon is New Cairo's Most Quirky Art School
ARTS & CULTURE

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

02 May 2021
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 more accessible in urban spaces. [...]
Ministry of Tourism Develops Database of Nationwide Promo Materials
BUZZ

Ministry of Tourism Develops Database of Nationwide Promo Materials

02 May 2021
A new electronic database launched by the ministry will house a high-quality archive of photos and promotional films featuring all governorates of Egypt. [...]
Nanno’s Is the Brand Delivering Fun Soups & Sauces to Your Doorstep
Eats

Nanno’s Is the Brand Delivering Fun Soups & Sauces to Your Doorstep

06 May 2021
Edible hugs coming your way, hunty. [...]
Zyra Glows with Glitzy Glamorous Gold-Plated Bags
Fashion

Zyra Glows with Glitzy Glamorous Gold-Plated Bags

02 May 2021
Encouraging us to be our own knights in shining armor, her homegrown label ‘Zyra’ handmakes genuine leather handbags that draw inspiration from ancient Roman battle armor. [...]
Peony Café in New Cairo Is Possibly Cairo’s Prettiest Café
Eats

Peony Café in New Cairo Is Possibly Cairo’s Prettiest Café

02 May 2021
Have yourself a very pink Ramadan! [...]
Egypt’s Dirty Backseat Releases New Arabic Single ‘A'olak Eh!’
Noise

Egypt’s Dirty Backseat Releases New Arabic Single ‘A'olak Eh!’

05 May 2021
Moe Hani is back in action with his trademark dreamy lo-fi, synth-wave and dream-pop stylings, but this time with the added flavour of Arabic lyrics. [...]

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