Good afternoon, wonderful people. We have an exciting week ahead of us, not least because… We’re looking forward to meeting many of you on Tuesday at 8am at the Grand Egyptian Museum for our inaugural Enterprise Climate X Forum. If you’re attending: Please plan to arrive on time for our 8am standing networking breakfast. Traffic […]
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What Egyptians listened to in 2022, according to Spotify + Fast fashion is buckling under inflation
Wegz’s El Bakht really spoke to us this year: Egyptian rapper Wegz was the top-streamed Arab artist in the region in 2022, with his song El Bakht (Fortune) also ending the year as the most-streamed song on Spotify, according to astatement(pdf). The rapper also had two other songs in the top 10, alongside works from […]
The 1984 Nakba, through the eyes of a 14-year-old Palestinian
? ON THE TUBE TONIGHT- (all times CLT) Netflix drama Farhadepicts the harrowing events of the Nakba, seen through the vantage point of a 14-year-old girl, locked in a storage cellar by her father. Set in 1948, the film follows Farha (Karam Taher) as she finally persuades her father to let her attend school with […]
Buckle up for a night of champions in the World Cup’s Round of 16
⚽Today in the World Cup’s 16th round: France v Poland (5pm): Following a surprising setback to Tunisia at the closing of the group stage, previous World Cup champions France are seeking a smooth path to victory to restore confidence in their players and fans, while Poland is hoping to take its first appearance in the […]
Sahel favorite Galambo lands in West Cairo
? EAT THIS TONIGHT- Upscale seafood restaurant Galambo — a Sahel favorite in Hacienda White — is now open in Palm Hills. The restaurant’s new branch in Cairo boasts the same light Mediterranean style design concept with indoor and outdoor seating as its original branch on the north coast. You’ll find classic Egyptian seafood dishes […]
Settle down for World Cup match viewings + Enjoy smooth jazz tunes at CJC
? OUT AND ABOUT- (all times CLT) It’s Jazz Night tonight at the Cairo Jazz Club in Agouza at 9pm, with the Tarek Raouf Quartet performing the best songs of all time. Watch the World Cup matches from The Tap East tonight as you indulge in a bucket of delicious wings and some good drinks! […]
Learning about different animals’ unique sensory bubbles — “umwelts”
? UNDER THE LAMPLIGHT- Take a trip beyond your five senses: One of New York Times Top 10 Books of 2022, AnImmense Worlddetails all the ways different animals perceive the world through their unique sensory bubbles, which zoologist Jakob von Uexküll coined a name for: Umwelt. Much like how dogs perceive their surroundings through odors […]