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The Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival (D-CAF) is marking its 13th edition with the grand opening of the Pergola Arts T...
08/10/2025

The Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival (D-CAF) is marking its 13th edition with the grand opening of the Pergola Arts Theatre, a new permanent performance venue and public plaza located in Agouza’s Children’s Park.

The weekend-long celebration invites visitors to experience a range of performances that highlight Egypt’s diverse cultural landscape.

Google has rolled out its AI Mode feature in Google Search to 36 new languages, including Modern Standard Arabic, extend...
08/10/2025

Google has rolled out its AI Mode feature in Google Search to 36 new languages, including Modern Standard Arabic, extending availability across over 200 countries and territories.

Powered by Gemini 2.5, AI Mode adds multimodal search and follow-up questions and appears as a tab in Google Search and in the Google app on Android and iOS.

The Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS) has reported a notable rise in Egypt’s average life e...
08/10/2025

The Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS) has reported a notable rise in Egypt’s average life expectancy at birth from 2022 to 2025, reflecting gradual improvements in public health and living standards.

According to CAPMAS, life expectancy for men rose from 68.4 years in 2022 to 69.4 years in 2025, while life expectancy for women increased from 73.4 to 74.4 years during the same period.

A new city-wide arts festival is set to transform Alexandria this month with the launch of Alexandria Contemporary Art D...
08/10/2025

A new city-wide arts festival is set to transform Alexandria this month with the launch of Alexandria Contemporary Art Days, taking place from October 9th to the 16th across multiple venues. Conceived as a platform for work created in and shaped by the city, the festival brings together local and international artists to produce new site-specific projects. The programme includes three exhibitions, four live performances, workshops, talks, and guided walks, all exploring how contemporary art intersects with Alexandria’s urban and cultural landscape.

Alexandria Contemporary Art Days brings new voices and site-specific works to Alexandria’s streets and galleries.

SafeGrow is the organization supporting Gazan refugees displaced in Egypt find freelance work, rebuild businesses that h...
08/10/2025

SafeGrow is the organization supporting Gazan refugees displaced in Egypt find freelance work, rebuild businesses that have been destroyed, and start new ones. From Tatreez embroidered purses and custom children's books to fresh Palestinian za'atar and olive oil, these business provide households with a sustainable income so that they don't have to rely on cash donations.

SafeGrow is the organization supporting Gazan refugees displaced in Egypt find freelance work, rebuild businesses that have been destroyed, and start new ones.

PalPsych Line provides free mental health counseling to Gazan refugees in Cairo. Since 2024, Amy Estrada has trained ove...
07/10/2025

PalPsych Line provides free mental health counseling to Gazan refugees in Cairo. Since 2024, Amy Estrada has trained over 70 volunteers and does not require any previous experience.

Amy Estrada started PalPsych when she saw a gap in mental health services for Gazan refugees in Cairo. Since 2024, she has trained over 70 volunteers, many without a background in psychology.

In Gaza and the West Bank, skateboarding collectives provide youth living under Israeli occupation with an outlet for ex...
07/10/2025

In Gaza and the West Bank, skateboarding collectives provide youth living under Israeli occupation with an outlet for exercise, creativity, and movement on threatened land. Gaza Skate Team and the West Bank's Skateboarding.ps run lessons for kids in the occupied Palestinian territories, with support from the UK-based SkatePal.

Gaza Skate Team and the West Bank's Skateboarding.ps run lessons for kids in the occupied Palestinian territories, with support from the UK-based SkatePal.

After nearly two years of Israel's genocidal war in Gaza, thousands of Palestinians have been displaced, with many now r...
07/10/2025

After nearly two years of Israel's genocidal war in Gaza, thousands of Palestinians have been displaced, with many now residing in Egypt and facing the challenges of rebuilding their lives far from home. Across Cairo and other cities, community initiatives and local organisations are working to provide essential support — from food and shelter to education and mental health services.

This list gathers some of the key initiatives where you can volunteer your time or contribute resources to directly assist displaced Palestinians in Egypt, helping ensure they receive sustained, practical support as they navigate displacement and recovery...

Across Cairo and beyond, community organisations are offering aid to displaced Palestinians. From food and housing to education, here’s how you can get involved.

Independent films rarely get the spotlight of blockbuster releases or mainstream platforms, but that hasn’t stopped them...
06/10/2025

Independent films rarely get the spotlight of blockbuster releases or mainstream platforms, but that hasn’t stopped them from finding their way to audiences. In recent years, indie streaming platforms have carved out a space for unconventional voices from the MENA region and beyond. Here are some of the Arab platforms bringing independent cinema straight to viewers everywhere...

Here are some of the Arab platforms bringing independent cinema straight to viewers everywhere...

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities inaugurated the restored tomb of King Amenhotep III in Luxor’s Valley of the Kin...
06/10/2025

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities inaugurated the restored tomb of King Amenhotep III in Luxor’s Valley of the Kings, marking the completion of a restoration effort nearly two decades in the making.

Backed by Japan in cooperation with UNESCO, the project conserved wall paintings, reinforced structures, and upgraded lighting and ventilation inside the tomb.

The Central Bank of Egypt cut its overnight deposit rate, overnight lending rate, and main operation rate by 1% to 21%, ...
05/10/2025

The Central Bank of Egypt cut its overnight deposit rate, overnight lending rate, and main operation rate by 1% to 21%, 22%, and 21.5%, respectively. The discount rate was also lowered to 21.5%. The decision marks the fourth interest rate cut this year, bringing total reductions in 2025 to 6.25%.

The decision marks the fourth interest rate cut this year, bringing total reductions in 2025 to 6.25%.

Registration has officially begun for renters covered by Egypt’s old-rent law to apply for alternative housing units. Th...
05/10/2025

Registration has officially begun for renters covered by Egypt’s old-rent law to apply for alternative housing units. The Digital Egypt platform, run in coordination with the Ministry of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, enables tenants to submit their applications digitally as part of state efforts to support those in long-standing subsidised rent contracts.

The platform enables tenants to submit their applications digitally as part of state efforts to support those in long-standing subsidised rent contracts.

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