Cairo Scene

17/01/2025

As part of the 'Aswan Cinema Workshops' program, the Aswan International Women's Film Festival is offering a logistical grant to support the production of 10 short films (narrative or documentary).

Filmmakers from the Arab world can submit projects at any stage, whether in development, production, or pre-production.

17/01/2025

Egypt has ranked as Europe’s second-largest exporter of fresh vegetables and fruits for the latest export season from September 2023 to August 2024, shipping 917,000 tonnes with a 7% year-on-year growth, according to EU data.

Egypt’s fresh produce exports to Europe reach 917,000 tonnes, growing 7% in the last season, second only to the Netherlands.

17/01/2025

In Conversation with SceneStyled, the acclaimed actor and musician talks slow living, early beginnings, and villainous dreams.

16/01/2025

The Egyptian National Railways Authority (ENRA) has entered into a 25-year partnership with Italian company Salcef to modernise its railway infrastructure.

A new entity, Salcef Track, has been created through an agreement between the Egyptian National Railways Authority and Salcef.

16/01/2025

Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza since the morning have claimed at least 72 lives, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian crisis.

The proposed deal included the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners over three phases.

16/01/2025

As part of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, Roose’s daring walk spanned 100 metres at a height of 224 metres.

16/01/2025

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have also increased their financial stakes in Egypt, with Saudi investments rising to USD 585.5 million and Qatari inflows reaching USD 447 million during the same fiscal period.

The contribution stems largely from Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund ADQ, which announced a USD 35 billion investment plan.

15/01/2025

The new facility integrates solar power and storage for uninterrupted clean energy.

15/01/2025

Designed by the renowned French firm ArchitectureStudio, the development prioritizes sustainability and human-centric design, from rooftop walkways to work pods enveloped in nature. TAMEER

Sell: With flexible office spaces and a central park, Urban Business Lane is expanding our ideas of a New Cairo workspace.

15/01/2025

The main goal of the initiative is to transform the region into a tourism destination by improving infrastructure and enhancing the visitor experience.

The South Sinai project looks to boost tourism with new hotels, visitor centres and improved infrastructure.

15/01/2025

The smart system was piloted in 6th of October City, and operates 24/7 to ensure safe and efficient patient transport.

The emergency hotline, 123, is electronically routed to the nearest ambulance based on the caller's location.

15/01/2025

The unified card integrates both supply and health services, with plans for future extensions to include pension disbursements, public transportation payments and banking transactions.

A new card will simplify access to government services with enhanced security.

15/01/2025

Judges will also be held accountable for violations, with the possibility of disciplinary action under the Judiciary Act.

New rules prohibit judges from engaging with the media or capturing footage during proceedings to ensure confidentiality.

15/01/2025

Cairo remains the most populous governorate, with 10.4 million residents, followed by Giza with 9.7 million and Sharqia with 8.1 million.

A closer look at Egypt's population growth, fertility trends, and government strategies.

14/01/2025

Minister of Civil Aviation Dr. Samah El-Hefny, has officially named the VIP lounge at Aswan International Airport after world-renowned heart surgeon Dr. Magdi Yacoub.

The decision honours Dr. Yacoub’s contributions to heart surgery, including breakthroughs in valve development.

14/01/2025

Zawya Shorts, a short film festival held annually by Downtown Cairo’s Zawya Cinema, has opened submissions for its 9th edition this March, offering filmmakers a platform to showcase their work and join in moderated discussions on the filmmaking process.

Zawya Shorts will mark its 9th edition in March 2025

14/01/2025

A trip to the lavish Al-Meger Palace shows us how personal history and global architectural traditions magically coalesce.

14/01/2025

The UAE accounted for 44.3% of the total funding value and 35.6% of the deal volume.