The untapped market for Egyptian-made card and board games has been growing at a steady pace in the last few years, and it has given many young entrepreneurs a chance to harness that trademark Egyptian humor in fun, lighthearted games targeting avid ...

Growing up in Egypt, most of us enjoyed the ‘aragouz’ (puppet) show during friends’ birthdays that we got invited to. For many of us, it was the best part of the birthday. A small portable stage would be set up, and the crowd would burst into l...

Last week saw the release of AlRawabi School for Girls, Netflix’s latest Arabic original series. Created by Tima Shomali and Shirin Kamal, AlRawabi School for Girls is a six-episode limited series that follows a group of high school girls in Amman,...

In 1966, Egypt fortified its relationship with Singapore, recognizing it as a sovereign, independent state. Over the years, dialogues of commerce and social interest have surged between them, and today sees a similarly exciting – and perhaps lo...

Egypt-founded transportation startup has agreed to buy Spain-based Shotl, an on-demand shuttle-booking platform, according to Reuters. Spain-based Shotl would serve as Swvl’s HQ in Europe, which would help double its geographic footprint as part of...

American singer Katy Perry posted a photo of two sandals from her Egypt-inspired line at Katy Perry Collections on Instagram on 11 June. While many of the comments on the post are by Egyptians excited to see their country inspire a globally-acclaimed...

After the results of the “thanaweya ‘amma” (high school certificate) final exams were published live yesterday, the Egyptian public opinion became split between supporters of the revolutionary changes to the education system, and others, includ...

True coffee enthusiasts know the pleasure of preparing the perfect cup of coffee at home. Not only can you adjust the flavor and intensity based on your preferences; making coffee at home is cheaper and coffee grounds can be repurposed for other uses...

In El Gouna’s Downtown, Chicha is a cozy restaurant and bar with Mexican, Peruvian and Latin cuisines. An Izakaya restaurant, Chicha is an elevated version of the typical casual after-work Izakaya for snacks and drinks. The Latin music setting the ...

There are approximately 10 million Egyptians living abroad, about 15 percent in the United States alone. It’s no secret that Egyptians make a home for themselves wherever they go, and it’s easy to spot an Egyptian wherever you are in the ...