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Personalised Perfume Created by Artificial Intelligence Now in Cairo
Arts & Culture

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

24 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’… [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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’ [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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! [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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Cairo's Best 9 Restaurants for Chicken Wings

From traditional tangy Buffalo to ultra-crispy Korean fried versions, we're here to make you live your best chicken wing life. [...]

Hany Saad’s Hacienda Summer House Wins Platinum Muse Award

Renowned Egyptian interior designer Hany Saad has just won the prestigious Platinum Muse Award for the Hacienda Summer House, a luxurious [...]

Everything You Need to Know About the Cairo International Art District

Between September 15th and October 27th Art D’Egypt will be taking over six historic venues across Downtown Cairo for an unmissable month [...]

Egypt Announces New Opening Hours for Shops & Restaurants

New opening hours for shops, cafes and restaurants have been set for the winter season, which will go into effect starting September 30th [...]

Cairo's Best 9 Restaurants for Chicken Wings

From traditional tangy Buffalo to ultra-crispy Korean fried versions, we're here to make you live your best chicken wing life. [...]

Cairo's Best 8 Restaurants for Neapolitan Pizza

Let's give it to these restaurants that are making Naples proud (whether they know it or not). [...]

The Only 7 Restaurants in Cairo Serving Poke Bowl

We know you’ve recently spent time scrolling every website to find a restaurant that serves a wholesome poke bowl if you’re a fan just like [...]

7 Koshary Dishes You Didn't Know You Could Get in Cairo

We will never have koshary without kofta anymore. [...]

Social Media Meets Satellite TV: How YouSat is a GameChanger for Content Creators in Egypt

Launched in September, YouSat already boasts thousands of content creators from across Egypt and beyond - so what’s all the fuss about? [...]

Cairo's Best 9 Restaurants for Chicken Wings

From traditional tangy Buffalo to ultra-crispy Korean fried versions, we're here to make you live your best chicken wing life. [...]

Cairo's Best 8 Restaurants for Neapolitan Pizza

Let's give it to these restaurants that are making Naples proud (whether they know it or not). [...]

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 [...]

Cairo's Best 9 Restaurants for Chicken Wings

From traditional tangy Buffalo to ultra-crispy Korean fried versions, we're here to make you live your best chicken wing life. [...]

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 [...]

The Most Creative Office Spaces in Cairo

Oh what a wonderful workplace! It seems Egypt's leading designers mean business fuelling an office-space revolution... [...]

Mandi Tagine Brings Pan-Khaleeji Cuisine to Obour

Mandi or tagine, anyone? [...]

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 [...]

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

Al-Azhar's Bayt Al Zakat and Sadakat has donated millions of pounds to the 'Hope for Tomorrow' initiative, part of the government's [...]

Ethereal Egyptian Fashion Label Udjat Draws from Ancient Traditions

With a zero-waste philosophy and a respect for tradition, local label Udjat regularly collaborates with rural artisan communities and [...]

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

The three day extravaganza will include an obstacle challenge for stock 4x4 cars and a special ‘Junior 4x4 Challenge’ [...]

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

24 Sep 2021
It only has the country's best restaurant view... [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
Row Around Manial Island to Help Fight Blood Disease on October 1st
Lifestyle

Row Around Manial Island to Help Fight Blood Disease on October 1st

23 Sep 2021
Row.in's river ride around Manial Island will help spread the word about immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP), a common autoimmune blood disease in Egypt, during Global ITP Week. [...]
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Row Around Manial Island to Help Fight Blood Disease on October 1st
Lifestyle

Row Around Manial Island to Help Fight Blood Disease on October 1st

Row.in's river ride around Manial Island will help spread the word about immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP), a common autoimmune blood disease in Egypt, during Global ITP Week. [...]
Personalised Perfume Created by Artificial Intelligence Now in Cairo
Buzz

Personalised Perfume Created by Artificial Intelligence Now in Cairo

23 Sep 2021
With an art installation that's capable of recording your personality traits and using them to craft the perfect perfume just for you, the robot takeover has never smelled so sweet. [...]
Zahrat Lebnan Serves Up a Slice of Beirut in Maadi
Eats

Zahrat Lebnan Serves Up a Slice of Beirut in Maadi

23 Sep 2021
What makes this Lebanese restaurant stand out is its very affordable menu. [...]
This Maadi Villa by Badie Architects Exudes Raw Brutalist Energy
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This Maadi Villa by Badie Architects Exudes Raw Brutalist Energy

23 Sep 2021
Startling, striking or brutally beautiful? This Maadi villa is certainly making a statement... [...]
Applications for the Regional MITEF Startup Competition Are Now Open
Business

Applications for the Regional MITEF Startup Competition Are Now Open

23 Sep 2021
Carrying the slogan, ‘Empowering Today. Transforming Tomorrow’, applications for the competition are now open to all and any entrepreneur in the region. [...]
Tanoak Hotel is Ain el-Sokhna’s Newest Boutique Destination
Explore Egypt

Tanoak Hotel is Ain el-Sokhna’s Newest Boutique Destination

23 Sep 2021
Located in Ain el-Sokhna’s Azha resort, Tanoak Hotel is a new boutique stay breathing new life into the Red Sea destination.. [...]
British-Lebanese Garage Artist Bklava Featured on ‘FIFA 22’ Soundtrack
Noise

British-Lebanese Garage Artist Bklava Featured on ‘FIFA 22’ Soundtrack

23 Sep 2021
The highest-selling video game franchise in history has been a huge launchpad for many independent artists over the years. [...]
Cairo Vegans Need to Put Maluma on Their Radar
Eats

Cairo Vegans Need to Put Maluma on Their Radar

22 Sep 2021
Alexa, play Corazón because we're shook.cosy-chic restaurant has all you can crave. [...]

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