{"id":619015,"date":"2024-04-23T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-23T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/?post_type=afternoon&#038;p=619015"},"modified":"2025-12-17T05:19:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T05:19:50","slug":"meta-is-long-vr","status":"publish","type":"afternoon","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/afternoon\/meta-is-long-vr\/","title":{"rendered":"Meta is long VR"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"619017\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"619017\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">1<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">WHAT WE\u2019RE TRACKING TONIGHT<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 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we\u2019re not happy that we have another long weekend to look forward to soon. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>PSA- We\u2019re ringing in May with another short workweek:<\/strong> The public and private sectors will be off on <strong>Sunday, 5 May<\/strong> in observance of Labor Day, and <strong>Monday, 6 May<\/strong> in observance of Coptic Easter, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid02sfCqcTPFwgT7fnhNN2n4WYc8bUJDfE5cSnYwptRGdWsdQ5W2mQZ8h376PysDQ3pzl\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">cabinet statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>THE BIG STORY TODAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> We\u2019re nearing the finish line of B Investments\u2019 OFH acquisition: <\/strong>Private equity firm B Investments\u2019 board yesterday approved a decision to increase the company\u2019s share capital ahead of its share swap agreement with Orascom Financial Holding (OFH), the company said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/4\/1667.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure (pdf)<\/a>. The company will issue some 58.3 mn shares at a value of EGP 5 per share \u2014 raising its capital from EGP 800 mn to some EGP 1.09 bn, according to our calculations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What\u2019s next?<\/strong> B Investments will now need to complete the share swap \u2014 its board had agreed to a share swap ratio of one B Investments share to 56.76 OFH shares.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>B Investments is snapping up a majority stake in OFH<\/strong>,after owners of some 3.3 bn shares \u2014 a 70% stake in the company \u2014 have responded to B Investments\u2019 MTO for up to 90% of OFH, according to an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/4\/1663.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">EGX disclosure (pdf)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Foreign investors are falling in love with Egypt again\u2026<\/strong> Foreign investors we speak with (debt, equity, and strategic alike) have a growing appetite for Egypt. They\u2019re buying into local debt, eyeing promising shares, and committing bns of USD to both new ventures here and the growth of their existing businesses. They like the Egypt story that\u2019s taking shape after the float of the EGP, and our competitive advantages are clear to many of them: <strong>We\u2019re a massive consumer opportunity and the regional export hub of tomorrow.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\u2026but here at home, our community is in a rut.<\/strong> The enthusiasm gap between domestic business leaders and global investors is stark. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.0;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>We\u2019d all do well to remember: It\u2019s a chicken-and-egg kind of thing. <\/strong>Foreign strategic investors will be reluctant to commit capital here until they see Egyptian businesses leading the way.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.0;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Enterprise Optimism Forum 2024 will do exactly what it says on the tin: <\/strong>Spark conversations about a future that we think is much brighter than so many in our community feel right now. Think of it as much-needed shock therapy combined with an early, actionable roadmap for those of us who are \u201clong Egypt.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.0;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>We\u2019ll be talking with you about the agenda over the coming couple of weeks.<\/strong>It features speakers from Egypt and abroad who are future-proofing their businesses and angling to capture tomorrow\u2019s opportunities \u2014 and who aren\u2019t afraid to answer some tough questions. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.0;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>*** Interested in attending? <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/optimism.enterprise.news\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tap or click here<\/a><\/strong><strong> to let us know.<\/strong> Seating is limited. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/optimism.enterprise.news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/ads\/imgs\/221.jpg?ssl=1\"\/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>THE BIG STORY ABROAD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Trump\u2019s hush money trial and ongoing Palestine protests on university campuses in the <\/strong><strong>US <\/strong><strong>are leading the conversation in the international press. <\/strong>The trial of former president Donald Trump is about to take a dramatic turn as prosecutors are preparing to question David Pecker, ex-publisher of The National Enquirer, who is accused of concealing \u201cdamaging\u201d news about Trump as he prepared for his presidential campaign. Meanwhile, the New York Police Department cleared an encampment of pro-Palestinian New York University students while California State Polytechnic University Humbolt had a sit-in inside a building and barricaded others from entering. 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weeks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Egypt could spend up to USD 120 mn a month on LNG shipments this summer<\/strong> to support domestic demand as rising temperatures strain supplies with the Madbouly government <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/4dee55b2-9d00-4dd3-ac1f-7da2d203a76d\/egypt-wants-to-import-three-shipments-of-lng-a-month-during-the-summer\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">planning to import three LNG shipments a month<\/a> between July and October.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Another Chinese manufacturing project headed to the SCZone:<\/strong> Chinese steel maker Wu\u2019an Xin Feng <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/e94fc15f-73fc-4d61-bfad-ade872a7cecf\/chinese-steel-producer-to-set-up-usd-297-mn-plant-in-egypt%25e2%2580%2599s-sokhna-industrial-zone\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">will set up a USD 297 mn hot-rolled steel coils plant<\/a> in the Sokhna Industrial Zone after the Suez Canal Economic Zone 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href=\"https:\/\/www.meta.com\/blog\/quest\/meta-horizon-os-open-hardware-ecosystem-asus-republic-gamers-lenovo-xbox\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">company said yesterday<\/a>, in an apparent effort to cement its influence in the virtual (VR) and mixed reality (MR) industry. The move means that partner companies like ASUS and Lenovo can license and use the Meta Horizon OS, which allows for gesture recognition, passthrough, scene understanding, and spatial anchors on their devices, Meta said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Is The Zuck following Google\u2019s footsteps?<\/strong> Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wants the company to be the default computational platform for VR and MR devices. Google accomplished the same goal in the smartphone industry by making their Android OS open source, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2024\/4\/22\/24137284\/meta-license-horizon-os-quest-headset-lenovo-asus\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the Verge<\/a>. This isn\u2019t the only way Meta has benefited from Google\u2019s strategy \u2014 Horizon itself is Android-based, running on a version of Google\u2019s OS.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>This investment is a bit of a gambit:<\/strong> While Zuckerberg is excited about the diverse iterations of VR\/MR headsets \u2014 presenting specialized headset concepts on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C6EalqUrLa3\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> \u2014 the technology hasn\u2019t been picked up by everybody. The gaming community has been the most adaptable sector, followed by companies that utilize the tech for training or remote conferencing, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/technology\/meta-opens-quest-operating-system-third-party-device-makers-2024-04-22\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Apple is already in the chat:<\/strong> Earlier this year, Apple launched its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/apple-vision-pro\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Vision Pro<\/a> headset. While Meta is still the current market leader, large competitors entering the industry are putting more pressure on securing a foothold. Zuckerberg seems to resent the comparison that was made calling Horizon OS the Android alternative to Apple\u2019s Vision Pro, saying he prefers the equivalence to Microsoft shaping the early PC market by licensing Windows, the Verge says. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Google is also <\/strong><strong>allegedly<\/strong><strong> developing Android systems for VR\/MR devices<\/strong>, which Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth warned could \u201cfragment the ecosystem,\u201d Reuters says. The Zuck is playing it cool, however, saying he would welcome Google Play on devices running Meta Horizon OS.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The road to VR has been bumpy for Meta, with early versions of Horizon\u2019s 3D <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2022\/10\/6\/23391895\/meta-facebook-horizon-worlds-vr-social-network-too-buggy-leaked-memo\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">social<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2022\/10\/6\/23391895\/meta-facebook-horizon-worlds-vr-social-network-too-buggy-leaked-memo\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">platform<\/a><\/strong><strong>, Horizon Worlds, being virtually laughed out of the building.<\/strong> The platform has seen more success as a 2D platform, but Zuckerberg has continued to double down on its development. 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Set in 1776 France, the series unfolds as Franklin endeavors to rally French support for the American cause.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Franklin\u2019s wit and stratagems are under the limelight:<\/strong> From the opening shot on the Brittany Coast to the bustling streets of Paris, the narrative follows Franklin\u2019s clandestine maneuvers and diplomatic encounters in pursuit of aid for the beleaguered Continental Army. Amid the chaos of war, Franklin\u2019s wit and foresight shine as he navigates the intricate web of European politics and intrigue.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The series is packed with historical figures:<\/strong> As Franklin and Temple navigate the corridors of power, they encounter a cast of characters, including the Comte de Vergennes Charles Gravier (Thibault de Montalembert) and enigmatic playwright Pierre Beaumarchais (Assaad Bouab). Each interaction unveils layers of deception and negotiation, as Franklin seeks to secure vital resources for the American cause.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>While Douglas delivers a charismatic performance as the iconic statesman<\/strong>, bringing therole to life with charm and cunning, the series falters in its portrayal of supporting characters. Jupe\u2019s portrayal of Temple lacks depth, and secondary characters often feel one-dimensional, serving merely as foils to Franklin\u2019s brilliance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Still, the show offers a compelling glimpse into the intricate world of 18th-century<\/strong><strong> diplomacy<\/strong>, blending historical intrigue with contemporary storytelling \u2014 capturing the essence of Franklin\u2019s character as well as presenting him as a complex figure whose genius and flaws are laid bare.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>You can watch the series on <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/gb\/show\/franklin\/umc.cmc.6etw1ja7p37ygnpdttyy4nryc\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AppleTV+<\/a><\/strong> or check out the trailer (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YPG4I2jPSRE\" style=\"\" 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Speaking to us this week is Amr Sameh (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/amr-sameh-18b2052a0\/?originalSubdomain=eg\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>), founder and CEO of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/ascai-co\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ascai & Co<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>My name is Amr Sameh, and I am the CEO of Ascai & Co., a collective of enterprises that<\/strong><strong> operate in entertainment, nightlife, food and beverages, and events.<\/strong>While I studied at Girne American University in North Cyprus, my studies had no impact on me \u2014 neither personally nor professionally. While education is undeniably important, I believe that you can achieve whatever you set your mind to without a university degree.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Ascai & Co. was born as the last of all my ventures, so I could group them all under one <\/strong><strong>umbrella<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong> My business strategy has revolved around researching and fulfilling client needs \u2014 I like identifying what people are looking for, and providing those services for them with top-notch quality. I began in 2018 with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/viaggioeg?igsh=MXJxMm0xOXJkZG1wYw==\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Viaggio<\/a>, a community caf\u00e9. I wanted to give people a comfortable place to hang out after work for a coffee and a chat, to watch matches, or to play board games. A shoe manufacturing factory followed to provide locally made footwear that lived up to global standards.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In 2019, I realized that small- and medium-scale rappers were on the rise in the concert <\/strong><strong>industry.<\/strong> I hosted <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/russ\/?hl=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Russ<\/a> in the North Coast under my event company, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cventsagency?igsh=N3dqbWFhaDFobngz\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Cvents<\/a>, with major success. I noticed a shift into electronic music in 2020, and created <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/__ulter?igsh=MWt6aG9qcnU2emk1bg==\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ulter<\/a> in response, hosting <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/maceoplex\/?hl=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Maceo<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/maceoplex\/?hl=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Plex<\/a> as our launch event. Since then, we have hosted many high-profile artists including <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/artbatmusic\/?hl=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">ARTBAT<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/whomadewhoofficial\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">WhoMadeWho<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kevindevriesmusic\/?hl=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Kevin De Vries<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wooyork\/?hl=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Woo York<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/massanomusic\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Massano<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kasst_live\/?hl=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">KAS:ST<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>I decided to centralize all my business ventures under one parent company after the <\/strong><strong>creation of <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ascai.weddings?igsh=MTg3aThyMWk0aTU0dA==\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ascai Weddings<\/a><\/strong>, a service launched to tailor wedding and engagement party arrangements to the couple\u2019s vision of their special day, leading to the institution of Ascai & Co.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>My primary goal was to offer diverse services within the event management and F&B<\/strong><strong> industries<\/strong> \u2014 whether that was event organization, wedding planning, concerts, catering, or other amenities that fit the bill. I chose this field because it offers the steepest learning curve \u2014 you\u2019re forced to continually develop your problem-solving and communication skills, and work under immense pressure without cracking.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Entering the market was a very long and tough journey, but it was an incredibly<\/strong><strong> rewarding one.<\/strong> When I first started out, the market was full of strong competitors and there was no gap for me to fill. But as I became more familiar with noticing trends, I was able to create pockets for myself and build strong names for each brand. I believe that each branch of Ascai & Co. successfully fills a gap in its own industry, which is why we\u2019re able to go head-to-head with large competitors who have been in the business for years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>I could see Ascai & Co.\u2019s success even at its weakest point.<\/strong> Every time we fell down, we managed to come back bigger and better. We built a prestigious reputation that is recognized on both a local and international scale, and are now being contacted for collaborations outside of Egypt. Within the next five years, I see us showcasing our abilities as an Egyptian company in the European market, hosting premium events and delivering exceptional experiences.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>While the current economic challenges are an unfortunate hurdle, I believe that things <\/strong><strong>will get better.<\/strong> We\u2019ve faced difficulties booking international artists due to inflation, which has forced us to increase costs by 50% through ticket prices, which I don\u2019t think is fair to the consumer. But I\u2019m proud to be a part of the reason why so many international artists are interested in performing in Egypt, and will continue to showcase the quality with which we operate, which we aim to be even better than the international standard.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>There are three things I\u2019d like to change about the industry. <\/strong>The first is leaving enough space for small competitors to grow. Without competition, there is no market. We learn from each other by challenging one another to compete in quality. Another very important aspect I\u2019d like to change is crowd etiquette. The number of event-goers has been rapidly increasing at a steady pace, and attendees practicing proper crowd etiquette ensures everyone having the best possible experience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Attendees also need to stop buying into the negative perception of the events industry.<\/strong> I would love for the Egyptian crowd to believe that anything being done in an international event can be done even better in Egypt. They should give themselves the chance to enjoy local events, to support local artists, and to respect local event promoters. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The most challenging part of my job is multitasking.<\/strong> I handle so many projects at the same time, manage so many different relationships, and deliver a number of diverse services to different clients with different interests all at the same time. Sometimes I\u2019ll find myself hosting an event for 3k+ attendees as well as a 600-person wedding on the same day. So it definitely is a challenge, but I love doing what I do and I\u2019m capable of juggling multiple brands at the same time. It is hectic but incredibly rewarding at the same time.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>If I could give my younger self a piece of advice, it would be to focus your energy.<\/strong>Working hard and dedicating yourself to your goals are the only way to make the business bigger and better everyday. If you want something to happen, work day and night to make it happen. 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single-story post-619033 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-enterprise-entertainment-calendar wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\t\t<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-primary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-background-color has-background is-style-wide\">\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0 has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n\t\t\t<strong> ENTERPRISE ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR<\/strong>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">APRIL<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>23-24 April (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/390813840374500\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\" style=\"\">Omar Khairat concert<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Cairo Opera House.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>23 April (Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C5RTzB6rP5s\/?img_index=1\" style=\"\">Novel writing workshop<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Bibliothek Egypt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>23 April (Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/register.societyofplay.me\/\" style=\"\">Society of Play PlayDate<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>25 April (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C58Tj2nNeij\/\" style=\"\">Moustafa Amar<\/a><\/span><span> at CJC 610.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>25 April (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/311161878418026\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\" style=\"\">KONAFA CN standup comedy<\/a><\/span><span> show at <\/span><span>Elsawy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> Culturewheel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>25 April (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1078728906554824\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\" style=\"\">Komedy Koshk open mic<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Eden Spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>25 April (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/events\/Tamsin-Tarek-25-april\" style=\"\">Tamsin Elliott and Tarek Elazhary<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Rawabet Art Space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">25 April (Thursday): National holiday in observance of Sinai Liberation Day (TBC).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>25-27 April (Thursday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/282675841222983\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\" style=\"\">Insomnia Egypt Gaming Festival<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at the International Exhibitions Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26 April (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C5YUOjNNx6Q\/\" style=\"\">Qamar El-Din musical performance by Al Warsha band<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Bibliothek Egypt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26 April (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fb.me\/e\/4lS9t3PkG\" style=\"\">Business Portraits from Zero to Hero<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> with Karim Soliman at Consoleya <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26 April (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/749412657298882\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\" style=\"\">Melouk El San3a concert<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Rawabet Art Space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27 April (Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2177809089251776\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\" style=\"\">Abdelbassit Hammouda concert<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Elsawy Culturewheel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27 April (Saturday) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fb.me\/e\/1UNKH6AEx\" style=\"\">Amr Selim<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> concert at Cairo Opera House<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27 April (Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C45sB-ZN3VO\/\" style=\"\">Spring-cleaning flea market<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Osana.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28 April (Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tazkarti.com\/#\/e\/554\" style=\"\">Ali El Haggar tribute concert<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Cairo Opera House.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>29 April (Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/events\/TAHQIQ-29-APRIL\" style=\"\">Tahqiq Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Rawabet Art Space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>29 April (Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tazkarti.com\/#\/e\/555\" style=\"\">Hany Shaker concert<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Cairo Opera House.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>29 April (Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/5384\" style=\"\">Metro Boomin concert<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Kundalini Grand Pyramids.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>30 April (Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/743624224560268\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\" style=\"\">Metro Boomin concert<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Kundalini Grand Pyramids.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>30 April (Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C5vEBUltHkZ\/\" style=\"\">Reading Reem Basyuni's latest work<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Bibliothek Egypt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>30 April-5 May (Tuesday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/917604300147622\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\" style=\"\">Next Level International Summer Camp<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">MAY<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">1 May (Wednesday): National holiday in observance of Labor Day (TBC).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1-6 May (Wednesday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1508417323092234\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\" style=\"\">Maadi Book Festival<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3 May (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/365741666147095\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\" style=\"\">Youth to Business (Y2B) event<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at The GrEEK Campus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">5 May (Sunday): Coptic Easter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">6 May (Monday): Sham El Nessim (TBC).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>10 May (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tazkarti.com\/#\/e\/599\" style=\"\">Tamer Ashour and Mahmoud El Esseily concert<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Family Park.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11 May (Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C5vb8IfsD57\/?hl=en\" style=\"\">Cairo Flea Market<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Zamalek Fish Garden.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>17 May (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C519V-bClKz\/?img_index=1\" style=\"\">El Mahatta<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at The American University in Cairo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>23-25 May (Thursday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/294215790181554\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\" style=\"\">The Design Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Cairo International Conventions Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24 May (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/383094494608963\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\" style=\"\">The Glow Run<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> by The TriFactory at Palm Hills Sports Club.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24 May (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1423380351878303\" style=\"\">The Elite Super Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at the Cairo International Stadium.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>25 May (Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/3725686811049073\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\" style=\"\">Techne Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at the Cairo International Stadium.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">JUNE<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">15-19 June (Saturday-Wednesday): Eid El Adha (TBC).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>30 June (Sunday): June 30 Revolution Day (TBC).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">JULY<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">7 July (Sunday): National holiday in observance of Islamic New Year (TBC).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>23 July (Tuesday): Revolution Day (TBC).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">SEPTEMBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>15 September (Sunday): National holiday in observance of Prophet Muhammad\u2019s birthday (TBC).<\/span><\/p>\n<p 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