The problem with reality TV + Egypt’s best scuba diving spots

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THE WEEK IN REVIEW

The return of the blackouts + It’s interest rate week next week

Good morning, friends, and happy FRIDAY. After a scorching week full of power cuts, we wish you a power-cut-less weekend if you’re Cairo-bound, and a relaxing stay in Sahel if you’ve joined the weekly exodus up north.

SPEAKING OF OUR POWER WOES - New measures to address pressure on our electricity network amid heatwave: Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly announced at a presser ( watch, runtime: 24:43) yesterday a fresh package of measures to address the pressure on our electricity network amid the ongoing heatwave. The biggest measures include:

Importing additional amounts of mazut worth USD 250-300 mn over the next few days;
Allowing public sector employees to work remotely on Sundays effective 6 August, and Madbouly “strongly encourages” private sector companies to enforce the same policy;
Publishing a schedule for power cuts in each area by Monday ;
Continuing to cut power between an hour or two each day as long as temperatures exceed 35 °C ;
More rationing of electricity consumption in public spaces and by sports facilities and government buildings;
Setting up a crisis committee that will meet daily to follow up on the implementation of these measures.

^^ We have more on the current power crisis in Last Week in 3 Minutes , below.

☀️ THE WEATHER THIS WEEKEND- We’re not out of the woods just yet: Today is set to be a scorcher, with the sun high at 41°C today and cooling to 25°C in the evening. The mercury will cool off slightly tomorrow to 37°C in the daytime and 24°C in the PM, according to our favorite weather app.

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority paints a brighter picture, with spokesperson Manar Ghanem telling Kelma Akhira last week that windy conditions will make things feel cooler come Friday night.

If you’re looking to escape the heat entirely, scroll below to our Enterprise Guide for Egypt’s best scuba diving spots, broken down according to your skill level.

Enterprise Weekend comes out each Friday at 9:00am CLT. We’ll be back on Sunday at 6am with EnterpriseAM. Until then: Enjoy the weekend.

LAST WEEK IN 3 MINS- The news flow during what was the last short workweek for a whil e kept us busy with some key macro updates, big news on the energy front and a healthy dose of M&A news.

ECONOMY-

#1- NBE + Banque Misr debuted USD saving certificates amid FX crisis: State-owned banks Banque Misr and the National Bank of Egypt launched two new USD certificates of deposit in a bid to shore up FX reserves. The two lenders are offering two three-year certificates: one with a 9% annual percentage rate that pays out interest in EGP up front and another with a 7% rate that pays out in USD quarterly. Savers will have to deposit at least USD 1k to be eligible for the certificates, which will be repaid in USD when they reach maturity.

#2- The IMF maintained Egypt’s growth outlook for the year: The IMF still expects Egypt’s economy to grow at 3.7%, down from 6.6% in 2022, based on their April forecast.

…but slashed its growth forecast for 2024 amid expectations of heightened inflation: The IMF sees the economy growing at a much slower 4.1% in 2024, below the 5.0% predicted in April, owing to the lack of exchange rate flexibility and “the shortages that have developed in the FX market in Egypt” which is hindering imports and “dampening” investor confidence. The Fund also now sees inflation averaging at 24.4% this year and rising further to 32% in 2024. The Fund had expected in its April forecast that inflation would average at 21.6% this year and slow to 18.0% in 2024, but has owed the hike to the depreciation of the currency.

#3- Egypt’s current account deficit narrowed by 40% to USD 3.5 bn in 3Q 2022-2023 due to decreasing imports, as per our calculation from CBE figures released on Wednesday. On a nine-month basis, the current deficit narrowed more than 60% to USD 5.3 bn from USD 13.6 bn in 2022.

ENERGY-

Rolling blackouts are back as the heat rises: One of the biggest stories of the week has been the start of the rolling blackouts that have spread through the nation in response to pressure on the country’s electricity network triggered by the current heatwave, which has resulted in a shortage of natural gas to fire our power plants. The Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC) said on Saturday that it will cut the power for up to an hour any time during the 20-minute window between 10 minutes before the hour and 10 minutes past.

PRIVATIZATION WATCH-

#1- CMA CGM wants a piece of NNC: S hipping giant CMA CGM is in early-stage talks with the government to acquire a stake in state-owned shipping firm National Navigation Company. The Transport Ministry and the National Bank of Egypt are both involved in the talks, according to the news outlet, an indication that the company is interested in acquiring shares owned by the state lender as well as NNC’s majority shareholder, the ministry-controlled Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport. NNC and CMA CGM will produce valuations for the company, before presenting them to the Transport Ministry and the holding company.

#2- NPH now owns 100% of Pachin: Dubai-based National Paints Holding (NPH) acquired the 20% of EGX-listed Paint and Chemical Industries (Pachin) that it didn’t already own for EGP 9.21 mn on Monday. The company purchased 231.6k shares for EGP 39.80 apiece, giving it 100% ownership of the company.

M&A WATCH-

#1- NSPO nabbed a sizable minority stake in Taqa Arabia: The military’s National Service Projects Organization (NSPO) picked up the 20% stake in Taqa Arabia for EGP 1.6 bn through a block trade transaction on the EGX . Silverstone Capital Investments — an entity controlled by Taqa parent Qalaa Holdings — sold the shares to the NSPO, to make debt payments to one of its creditors.

#2- Two state-owned real estate developers could be merged: The government is considering merging Maadi Development and Construction and El Nasr Housing and Development ahead of selling shares to a strategic investor. Sources said that the Sovereign Fund of Egypt reportedly proposed the merger to the government, which is reportedly waiting for both companies to issue their financial statements for 2022-2023 before determining their valuations ahead of the potential merger.

WHAT’S HAPPENING NEXT WEEK-

The Central Bank of Egypt is holding its MPC meeting on Thursday, 3 August. The CBE kept rates unchanged in its June meeting, and a few analysts we spoke to earlier this month think it will stick with that decision this time around. Analysts cited uncertainty about the future of FX movements as the main reason the CBE might be reluctant to hike rates. Central bank governor Hassan Abdalla said earlier this year that additional rate hikes might not do much to slow inflation, which he said was being driven by supply-side factors. We’ll be out with our customary pre-MPC poll on Sunday.

PMI figures are out on Thursday: We’ll find out how Egypt’s non-oil private sector fared in July on Thursday, when S&P Global publishes the latest purchasing managers’ index. June’s PMI figures showed signs of potential recovery, with contraction slowing to its softest pace in almost two years on the back of what S&P Global easing inflation pressures.

Egypt is hosting another round of Palestinian talks: Heads of various Palestinian factions will convene in Cairo on Sunday for reconciliation talks. Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel met with a delegation from the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine on Saturday to prepare for the meeting.

Check out our full calendar on the web for a comprehensive listing of upcoming news events, national holidays and news triggers.

YOUR MOST CLICKED LINKS-

Naguib Sawiris’ mocking take on the rolling blackouts on social media turned quite a few heads. ( Twitter)
The IMF’s updated World Economic Outlook (pdf) was another popular read this week.
Our mention of the New York Times’ article on who wears G-strings also piqued people’s interest. ( New York Times)
Omar Shelbaya’s LinkedIn profile has been popular since he stepped in as CEO of AXA Egypt, replacing Ayman Kandeel, who has been promoted for an international role.
The USD certificates of deposit debuted by NBE and Banque Misr also got a lot of attention. ( Statement)

AROUND THE WORLD IN SEVEN DAYS-

The escalating political crisis in Israel dominated headlines in the international press, after lawmakers voted through divisive judicial reforms proposed by Netanyahu’s coalition of far-right parties. The bill, which will increase the government’s powers over the Supreme Court, cleared the legislature after opposition parties boycotted the vote. The bill has triggered mass protests, strikes, and apparent divisions within the military.

Also getting a lot of attention in the business press: The US Federal Reserve’s move to hike rates by 25 bps on Wednesday in a bid to curb inflation, bringing rates to their highest since 2001 . The Fed also signaled there could be more hikes ahead, if “risks emerge that could impede the attainment of the committee's goals,” the Fed’s statement read.

CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR-

The Enterprise Finance Forum is taking place on 18-19 September at the St. Regis Hotel in Cairo. This flagship forum is the latest in our must-attend series of invitation-only, C-suite-level gatherings that allow senior members of our community to openly and frankly discuss critical issues in key sectors of the economy.

Day one is our Banking Forum, where we’ll dive deep into topics of interest to commercial and investment bankers, from an outlook on the 12 months to come in M&A, IPO, and debt capital markets to the national, regional, and global trends that are (re)shaping our industry.

Day two is all about Fintech and Non-Banking Financial Services. We’ll take a deep dive into everything from the magic of client acquisition to the prospects of consolidation and the coming of challenger banks.

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HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND-

Get ready for a new edition of Shorelines musical festival , which will host local and international singing talents in its second edition at Almaza Bay, North Coast. The festival opened yesterday and will conclude today. You can book tickets from here.

Nancy Ajram and Raghab Alama are this weekend’s headliners at the New Alamein Festival. The Lebanese stars will be hitting the stage in a duo musical concert at the New Alamein city tonight. Tickets are available on Tazakarti.

Cairokee Empire returns: Cairokee is hitting the stage with two mega-concerts at New Cairo’s Manara Arena on Thursday, 27 July and Saturday, 29 July. Tickets are sold out.

NOT HAPPENING TONIGHT-

Rapper Travis Scott’s concert at the Pyramids of Giza originally set for tonight has been canceled, after much controversy and back-and-forth. Live Nation, the show’s organizer, The show was pulled for what Live Nation said were “complex production issues” that meant it couldn’t take place at the location. All tickets are set to be reimbursed.

BUT- Scott insists the show will go on: “Egypt at the pyramids will happen but due to demand and detail logistics they just need a bit a time to set lay on lands [sic],” he wrote on Twitter.

HAPPENING NEXT WEEK-

Let your ears and soul fill up with Hany Shenouda’s nostalgic music. The musician Hany Shenouda is having a concert at Cairo Jazz Club 610, Sheikh Zayed branch on Wednesday, 2 August. You can book your ticket from here.

Shipwrecks, eels and corals: The best spots to Scuba Dive in Egypt

Where to go scuba diving in Egypt: Egypt is home to some of the best diving locations in the world. Our temperate Red Sea waters, colorful coral formations, diverse marine life and scores of historical shipwrecks draw visitors from around the world. Last week, we broke down what it takes to become a certified scuba diver and where to go to get licensed in Egypt. Today, we map out some of the best locations to check out in Egypt once you’ve taken the plunge and have a license on hand. You can access any of these sites by booking with a dive center, hotel or resort near the locations.

BUT FIRST, A FEW THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND-

REMEMBER- Diving can be taxing on our environment: Before you head off to your nearest dive center, consider that every dive, no matter how careful you are, places strain on our natural marine ecosystems. Overcrowding at popular dive locations have already left many of our once pristine ecosystems severely damaged. Most dive sites in the Red Sea can sustainably host 5-20k visitors annually, but some of our most popular sites are seeing well over 200k divers a year, according to experts we’ve previously spoken to.

Noise, solid waste pollution and damage from deliberate and accidental contact with marine animals and our coral reefs are all sadly inevitable byproducts of a growing global interest in scuba diving. Make sure you patronize reputable organizations (go to part I of our scuba diving guide for our picks for the most highly recommended centers), and avoid touching or hunting any kind of marine life to minimize any impact.

A lot of diving spots in Egypt are accessible for all skill levels, but remember: Open Water Divers are only permitted to go down to a maximum depth of 18 meters, while divers with an Advanced Open Water license are permitted to go down to 30 meters and are better equipped at handling conditions like strong currents and poor underwater visibility. We’re breaking down these spots for you according to what experienced divers recommend is most suitable for beginners, beginners with some experience, and more advanced divers.

GOT AN OPEN WATER DIVING CERTIFICATE? If you’re still early on in your diving career — even if you’ve been certified — it's important to take some time to further acquaint yourself with the underwater world and the gear on your back before diving too deep. Planning shallow dives with less challenging conditions is typically the best way to start out.

Don’t knock your local house reef: Although dive centers’ house reefs might sometimes be overlooked in favor of some of the flashier and more far flung sites in the Red Sea, they are excellent training grounds to build up your confidence away from crowds at more popular sites. Red Sea Diving Safari’s Marsa Shagra and Ducks Diving’s El Quseir house reefs are among the better locations where convenience and healthy marine ecosystems coincide — in part because they’re spared the traffic concentrated at other more popular sites.

If you’re staying in Soma Bay, Ras Abu Soma is one of the best dive sites to check out. Hard and soft coral structures line the 2 km long reef, where you can get as many as five separate dives completed without going over ground you’ve already covered. Notable wildlife at Ras Abu Soma include spectacularly large fan coral (also known as sea fans), clown fish and moray eels. The most convenient way to reach this site — which can be tailored to all levels of certification — is through Orca Dive Club at The Breakers Lodge in Soma Bay, which overlooks Ras Abu Soma.

Dahab is a great spot for shore dives: If you’re looking to untether yourself from a resort facility, try out something a little more independent in Dahab. Sites like Eel Garden, Canyon and Bells in Dahab are all great shore-based options that do not require you to stay at a set resort or hotel to explore. Most dive operators in Dahab will organize at least one group dive everyday at any of these easily accessible sites and are often open to adding more dives depending on demand.

Eels at Eel Garden: Eel Garden is named after the garden eel population residing in the soft sandy bottom of the shallow sea floor close to shore. Although you’ll get to see hard and soft coral species along the reef near the entrance of your dive, what makes this straightforward dive unique are the eels, ghost pipefish and stingrays lining the sea floor.

A crack in the reef leads to a 50 meter deep underworld at Canyon : Besides the intricate coral reef structures and the small fish that inhabit them, the main draw for this site is a 54 meter deep canyon that splits the reef in two. The entrance to the canyon can sometimes be dominated by schools of glistening pipefish. If you’re lucky, you might also catch an octopus or moray eel inside.

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL- These sites are technically viable for all skill levels, but diving there requires some experience beyond the initial Open Water Diver certification, according to divers we spoke to.

One of the most popular dive sites in the country is Bells/Blue Hole, which is actually the entry point to a drift dive (current permitting) that eventually leads to Dahab’s famed 120 meter deep sinkhole, Blue Hole. Your dive starts off with a descent down a 28 meter deep natural chimney and takes you 250 meters across a wall of spectacular coral formations before coming to an end at the entrance to the spacey Blue Hole . Most operators will require an Advanced Open Water certification to allow you to dive this site, though one dive operator we spoke to said divers with an Open Water certificate can dive here as long as they stay above 18 meters.

Over on the Eastern coast, you can catch a boat ride to nearby islands: Spots like Small Giftun and Dolphin House off the coast are easily accessible dive sites with generally moderate conditions where you have a pretty good chance of a dolphin sighting.

Small Giftun island is a marine reserve located an hour away from Hurghada, and has a coral wall that goes down about 100 meters. The drift dive — a dive that involves being carried with the tide or current — also provides a unique experience for more advanced divers, who will be more equipped to swim with the strong currents along the wall.

Dolphin House — about 45 minutes from El Gouna — is where you’ll have a better chance of diving alongside dolphins, but both sites are home to equally delightful coral reefs, if luck isn’t in your favor. Try to schedule a visit with your dive center as early as possible to avoid larger crowds.

Ras Mohammed National Park can’t be missed: Accessible by boat from either Sharm El Sheikh or Dahab, Ras Mohamed National Park is home to some of the most breathtaking coral reef formations in the country. Boasting massive schools of fish, abundant coral and remains of an old wreck, Shark & Yolanda Reef is considered by many to be one of the best dives in the Red Sea. Despite measuring over 800 meters deep, diving Shark & Yolanda Reef is broadly suitable for all levels of divers, provided you stick to your permitted maximum depth. For newer divers, the strength of the current will dictate exactly how you approach the dive, so be prepared for your dive master to amend your plan based on weather conditions.

FOR ADVANCED DIVERS- Book a liveaboard: Once you’ve got your skills as an open water diver dialed in — and possibly even pursued an advanced open water certification — snagging a spot on a liveaboard might be your best option to explore more challenging and remote locations.

The downside? Sailing across the sea with all your food and equipment comes with a large price tag. Reputable liveaboard operators will typically charge between EGP 3-5k per day, usually with a five or six-day minimum for the length of the trip.

If you’re looking for a more high octane adventure, plan a visit to the SS Thistlegorm, the famed 128 meter long vessel brought down by German planes in 1941 while waiting to cross through the Suez Canal. The wreckage from the downed steamboat remains in remarkably good condition with much of its cargo still lying on the seafloor. Once you have your Advanced Open Water license, you can hop aboard a boat from Dahab or Sharm El Sheikh for a single day trip — which will cost you between EUR 105-180 for three dives and a meal, according to several dive centers in Dahab and Sharm — or schedule it into your liveaboard itinerary.

BUT KEEP IN MIND- You can only explore the wreck from outside with an Advanced Open Water diver certificate. If you want to enter the wreck and explore inside, that requires a special wreck diving certificate.

Or maybe venture out to the Brothers Islands for some larger marine life: Located 70 km off the coast of El Quseir on the Red Sea coast, the Brothers Islands(more popularly known as El Akhawein or El Ekhwa) are one of the most remote locations to scuba dive in Egypt. The Brothers, which are actually two distinct islands about 1 km apart, are a hotspot for Oceanic and Hammerhead shark sightings and home to the best preserved coral reefs in the country. Part of the reason why they are in such good condition is because the islands are only reachable by liveaboard boats and see much less traffic than other sites in the Red Sea.

It's important to keep in mind that conditions at the Brothers are seriously challenging: Choppy waters, large predators and strong currents require you to have an Advanced Open Water license to dive. Many operators will even ask for proof of substantial diving experience — 50 dives, according to SSI — before allowing you on board.

Seth Rogen-produced psychological thriller brings together The Boys’ Antony Starr and Party Down’s Lizzy Caplan + prepare to get messy at Labash

? AT THE MOVIES-

Cobweb, a psychological thriller produced by Seth Rogen, doesn't bank on its jumpscares and creepy soundtrack to do the work — it’s all in the suspense of the plot and the lead actors’ terrifying performances. Fans of the hit TV show The Boys will be happy to see Antony Starr (who plays Homelander) use a familiar demeanor in this role, giving a strong and quietly unsettling performance. Accompanying him is Lizzie Caplan, who you might have seen in Now You See Me 2 and sitcom Party Down, surprisingly holding up her own outside of the goofy-but-intelligent roles we’ve seen her in.

The movie bravely opens against Barbenheimer, and while it’s too early to tell whether it’ll make strong returns on what Deadline says is a fairly small budget, the movie is doing fairly well with the critics, according to Metacritic.

Our take: We were surprised to like it, though we wouldn’t really call it a scary movie. Rogen, who acts as a producer, seems to be shyly dipping his toes in the genre, and you can see his tentativeness. This pulpy but original story leaves room for a sequel, and we will definitely be seated for it. You can watch the trailer here ( watch trailer, runtime: 2:09).

WHERE TO WATCH- You can find this film at Citystars Cinema, Cairo Festival City and Sun City Cinema.

Hidden Strike strikes out: This new Jackie Chan/John Cena flick, produced by XYZ Films, sees the two action stars Jackie Chan and John Cena come together as two ex-special forces soldiers tasked with escorting a group of civilians through a dangerous part of Baghdad called the highway of death. While it’s categorized as an action-comedy, it’s an action movie the way Jackie Chan movies are action — full of amazingly executed choreography, but ultimately family-friendly conflict — and the comedy never really lands.

The biggest issue with the movie is the lack of chemistry between Chan and Cena. While both actors have strong (separate) performances both in action and comedy under their belt, their energies just don’t match, making the jokes and comic relief fall flat. The bland script was of no help either. The writers seemed determined to include as many sound bites as possible, evident in the trailer ( watch, runtime: 2:44), which reveals nothing about the plot, but is packed with one-liners. The film will also be released worldwide on Netflix on Friday,

WHERE TO WATCH- You can watch the film in Citystars cinemas, Cairo Festival City theaters, and VOX cinemas in Mall of Egypt.

? FROM THE BOOKSTORE-

The Shards marks the long-awaited return of American satirist Bret Easton Ellis to the literary scene, with his first novel in 13 years. This fictionalized autobiography takes readers on a haunting trip through 1980s Los Angeles, as a teenage Bret and his privileged friends navigate the city while a serial killer terrorizes its streets. Looking back on the defining events of their final year in high school, the author delves into a world of deception, mystery, and violence.

The vivid depiction of 80s LA is both enticing and disturbing. Ellis portrays the city's underbelly with a rawness that is not for the timid or faint-hearted. The arrival of Robert Mallory, an attractive and mysterious new student, coincides with the gruesome murders committed by the serial killer known as the Trawler, adding an extra layer of tension to the narrative. The author's intricate character development shines through, allowing readers to form a deep connection with the characters.

At just shy of 600 pages, "The Shards" could have been more concise without sacrificing its impact. Nevertheless, as the final page approaches, a sense of sadness settles in, a testament to the author's ability to create an immersive and compelling world. While the book starts off a little slow, it quickly gains momentum and becomes a page-turner that’s very hard to put down.

WHERE TO FIND IT- This book is available at Cherry Blossom Books for EGP 323.

? HOT AND FRESH OUT OF THE KITCHEN-

Labash , slang for mess, is exactly what it sounds like. The restaurant offers a no-nonsense menu of popular fast-food choices alongside endless refills of fries, soft drinks, five sauces, bread and pickles, served literally onto your table that has been covered with ample amounts of butcher’s paper. If you’re wary of the mess, don’t fret — you will be given some black gloves to keep your hands clean.

Pro tip: go in a group Eating with your hands off of a table is an experience you’re going to want to share with others, especially because of how large the portions are. The perfectly grilled chicken skewer was tender and juicy. If you choose to have a burger, don’t expect a regular old patty and bun; the burger is also presented on a skewer, with a cup of melted cheese poured on top during serving. The endless fries are always fresh, and we also loved their fried chicken and beef filet.

Where to find it: The chain has locations across the capital, including in Mall of Arabia, Point90, and Cairo Festival City. It also has branches in the North Coast, in Amwaj, Lavista Bay Avenue Mall, and Porto Marina.

? Per person: EGP 275-550

? Outdoor seating: No

? Alcohol: No

? Accessibility friendly: Yes

Fury is back to save the day from Skrulls

Samuel Jackson’s Nick Fury is back, and this time, he is set on saving the world from an infestation of Skrulls. Based on the Marvel comic of the same name, the series follows shape-shifting extraterrestrials that have landed on Earth, expecting Fury to make good on the promise he made in Captain Marvel back in 2019 to find them a forever home. To his surprise, however, they’ve selected our very own blue planet as their permanent place of residence — and have formulated a plan to infiltrate top political posts around the globe.

While critics of the genre may accuse it of leaning into the same old tropes, some reviewers are hailing the show as being dotted with “some glorious scenes” between Jackson and talented castmates such as the marvelous Olivia Colman. Our take? It wouldn’t really be Marvel without the explosions, car chases, and mass panic, and while “ the writing doesn’t give us enough ” in certain instances, the action and acting are certainly satisfying.

WHERE TO WATCH- You can catch the series on Disney+.

A glimpse into the world of reality TV — and its impact on modern culture

Unpacking the reality TV era: So-called reality television is a popular pastime and a guilty pleasure for many around the world. But no matter how much we lambaste this cultural phenomenon — or dismiss it as utter tomfoolery — it does not seem to be going anywhere. In Unreal: A Critical History of Reality TV, co-hosts and journalists Sirin Kale and Pandora Sykes discuss hit shows like Love Island and Real Housewives and their repercussions on everything from mental health, to ethics, and beauty standards.

The Kardashians are America’s First Family? In episode 6 of the BBC documentary podcast, Kale and Sykes discuss — among other things — the kind of unprecedented, overnight fame the show Keeping up with the Kardashians has created for its main cast. This sudden, shameless, superstardom is very real despite the Kardashians’ more-than-controversial behavior, including the “cringe-inducing” tokenization and portrayal of underprivileged people.

WHERE TO LISTEN- You can listen to the show’s ten episodes on a number of different platforms including Spoti fy, Apple Podcasts, and BBC Sounds.

THE ENTERPRISE ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR

JULY

28 July (Friday):Ali Qandil stand up comedy show, ElSawy Culturewheel, Zamalek, Cairo.

28 July (Friday): Route Tech Summit 2023, Greek Campus, Tahrir, Cairo.

29 July (Saturday): Cairokee mega-concert, Manara Arena, New Cairo.

29 July (Saturday): Ali El Haggar concert, El Sawy Culturewheel, El Zamalek, Cairo.

AUGUST

2 -3 August (Wednesday-Thursday): Fintech Revolution Summit, Cairo Festival City.

3 August (Thursday):Massar Egbari concert, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria.

8 August (Tuesday): Jadal Concert, El Sawy Culturewheel, El Zamalek, Cairo.

10 August (Thursday): Jadal concert, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria.

11 August (Friday): Amr Diab Summer Concert, Golf Porto Marina, North Coast.

13 -19 August(Sunday-Saturday): El SawyCulturewheelbook fair, ElSawy Culturewheel, Zamalek, Cairo.

12 August (Saturday):Massar Egbari concert, El Sawy Culturewheel, Sheikh Zayed, Cairo.

21 August (Monday): Akher Zafeer concert, El Sawy Culturewheel, El Zamalek, Cairo.

22 August (Tuesday): Omar Khairat Live Concert, Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski, Cairo.

25 August (Friday): Russ Concert, New Alamein Festival 2023, North Coast.

SEPTEMBER

21-23 September (Thursday-Saturday) L’Etape Egypt by Tour de France, Sharm El Sheikh

26 September (Tuesday): Prophet Muhammad’s birthday (TBC).

28 September (Thursday): National holiday in observance of Prophet Muhammad’s birthday (TBC).

OCTOBER

6 October (Friday): Armed Forces Day.

13-20 October (Friday-Friday): El Gouna Film Festival (GFF).

28 October (Saturday): Djs Kygo, Tiësto, Kung and Frank walker concert, Giza Pyramids.

NOVEMBER

15-24 November (Wednesday-Friday): Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF).

EVENTS WITH NO SET DATE

2023: The inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum.

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