Put your chef’s hat on, because it’s time to learn how to work some culinary magic. École Ducasse, the world-renowned culinary school, is set to open its first studio in Egypt by the end of 2025. In partnership with Reliance Egypt, the Cairo studio will offer training for aspiring chefs to master the craft of gastronomy, Caterer writes.

Koshary on a silver platter. The studio will celebrate Egyptian cuisine by mixing the local traditions with global techniques. “As a fond admirer of Mediterranean culture I look forward to initiating a fruitful dialogue between French and Egyptian cuisine. We are proud to contribute to the blossoming of talents and give Egyptian cuisine the place it deserves,” said chef Alain Ducasse.

The studio will be all about hands-on learning, giving students real-world skills in cutting-edge kitchens, pastry labs, and demo rooms. Whether someone’s looking for a full professional program or just a short workshop, École Ducasse has you covered. There will even be internship and career opportunities for those looking to level up in the culinary world.

The iPhone 16 may be fresh on the market but we’re already hearing speculation about next year’s upgrade. For one, we’re hearing whispers that next year’s phone will be a slimmer model referred to as the iPhone 17 Air or the iPhone 17 Slim, set to replace the Plus model of the iPhone 16, according to Mashable.

What we know… or think we know: The new iPhone is expected to be announced next September — the same pattern we’ve seen for the last few models. Ming-Chi Kuo, an Apple analyst, predicts that the iPhone 17 Air will focus less on processors, cameras, and hardware specifications and more on design and the phone’s form factor. In terms of price, some believe it will be priced even higher than the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which starts at around USD 1.2k — a big ask for what looks to be a technologically weaker phone.

How slim are we talking? In contrast to the iPhone 16 models which are both 7.8 mm thick, the iPhone 17 Air is reportedly going to be between 5 and 6mm — set to make it the thinnest-ever Apple phone (if they’re able to fit their 6mm battery in there, of course). The screen size will also likely be somewhere between the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus at around 6.55 in, according to Ross Young.

Let’s talk about features. The phone’s thin frame will probably limit its available features — including a smaller battery, which likely means lower battery life. It’s also expected to have just one camera instead of the typical two and no SIM tray, making it only compatible with eSIMs — a less attractive prospect in markets where eSIMs aren’t the norm. Further predictions include a screen refresh rate identical to the 16 Pro and 8GB of RAM, making space for Apple Intelligence.

Forget the multiple rear cameras. This model is expected to have a single, centered, wide rear camera. No ultra wide lens or telephoto lens here, either — a strange choice considering people greatly consider camera quality when choosing a new phone. The front camera is expected to have double the pixel count compared to the current iPhone, though.

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