Ladies and gents, we bid you a warm return to your offices — and offer a much-needed reminder that you’re in for a shorter-than-usual workweek, so hang in there. There’s a lot to catch you up on, and we’ve got it all covered below. 

In today’s issue, we sit down with Ritual Coffee’s Hussein Bahgat to discuss the state of the coffee industry in 2026, recommend a restaurant for your next foodie fix, take a look at what’s been happening on the pitch, and more.

This long weekend, we’ll be getting our fair share of R&R… and a lot of food. Aside from trying one of Maadi’s hottest new pizza havens, we’re listing our favorite restaurants and cafés across Cairo where you can soak up the sun and take in the breeze. If you’re hitting the cinema, we’ve got you covered with two theatrical releases worth your time. All that and much more…