Announcements
The Zamalek Metro Line Is Finally Open
The long-awaited metro stations in Zamalek are now open. The new metro line to Zamalek has started its one-month pilot …
Christian Louboutin Is Being Honoured For His Work Preserving Egyptian Heritage
Little known fact: French shoe designer Christian Louboutin, the man behind the famed red-bottomed heels, is half-Egyptian. The fashion icon …
FIFA World Cup Fans Do Not Need To Be Vaccinated But They Do Need To Test To Enter Qatar
Unvaccinated FIFA World Cup Fans can enter Qatar! However, fans aged 6 and above do need to take a test …
A New Sarcophagus From The Era Of Ramses II Has Been Discovered In Saqqara
A team of archaeologists from Cairo University’s Faculty of Archaeology have been on a new excavation mission in the Giza …
Nahla Al Saeedi Is The First Female Advisor To The Grand Imam Of Al Azhar
Nahla Al Saeedi is officially the Dean of the Al-Azhar College of Islamic Sciences for International Students. Ahmed el-Tayeb, the …
Downtown Cairo Contemporary Arts Festival Is Coming Back This October
The Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival (D-CAF), which has celebrated contemporary arts for ten years, is returning to Downtown Cairo for …
Opera Aida Will Return To Egypt For Its 150th Anniversary Performance
The four-act opera Aida by Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi had its world premiere in Cairo in 1871, and since then, …
Egypt Sets Limit For Travellers Bringing Back Gifts From Abroad to EGP 10K
When traveling, almost every Egyptian is asked to bring home a thing or two for their family and friends. Be …
The Virgin Mary Tree Heritage Site In Mataria Has Now Opened For Visitors
After the restoration and development of the area surrounding the Virgin Mary’s tree in Mataria, one of the itinerary sites …
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