{"id":662002,"date":"2025-03-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-09T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/?post_type=afternoon&#038;p=662002"},"modified":"2025-12-18T04:03:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T04:03:42","slug":"awkward","status":"publish","type":"afternoon","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/afternoon\/awkward\/","title":{"rendered":"Awkward"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"662004\" 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=\"662004\">\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 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                     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tag-what-were-tracking-tonight wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2025\/3\/.f721a318-76da-4c63-b8d2-c2513ab3550b.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Hello all you wonderful people, and happy Sunday. <\/strong>Today we have a packed issue for you, with all the latest with the government\u2019s new pricing and payment terms for summer LNG shipments, the state of Turkish investment in Egyptian manufacturing, and a deep dive into the nature of awkwardness.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">THE BIG STORY TODAY<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>#1- Egypt has reportedly set a pricing and payment mechanism for securing <\/strong><strong>LNG supply agreements for the summer months<\/strong>, a government official told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/asharqbusiness.com\/power\/73223\/%D9%87%D8%B0%D9%87-%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B7-%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1-%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%BA%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B7%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%B9%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%8A%D9%81-2025\/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=asharq_business_egy_fb\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Asharq Business<\/a>. Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) has sent the conditions to global LNG suppliers in a bid to secure direct contract offers instead of issuing <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/21e78855-97f9-48c2-a08f-cf71e3b6b04c\/gov%25e2%2580%2599t-to-launch-fresh-lng-tender-for-summer-shipments\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">public tenders<\/a>. Egypt aims to import 155 to 160 shipments of LNG in 2025, according to the outlet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The conditions: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price cap: <\/strong>Egypt will only consider LNG offers if the price does not exceed USD 14 per mn British thermal units (BTU);<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deferred payments:<\/strong> Suppliers must agree to a one-year grace period before receiving payments; <\/li>\n<li><strong>Overprice charges: <\/strong>Egypt will pay some USD 2 per mn BTU above the purchase spot for natural gas as an allowance for the deferred payments;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Restricting suppliers:<\/strong> No Russian LNG imports will be allowed due to EU sanctions. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Remember: <\/strong>Egypt has <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/b6cc14f3-a238-49d1-8930-c3686b0f9087\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">reportedly signed<\/a> agreements with Shell and TotalEnergies to purchase a total of 60 LNG shipments in 2025 for around USD 3 bn, entailing a supply of five shipments per month. The shipments will also operate on a one-year deferred payment schedule.<\/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>#2- Real estate giant Palm Hills Developments\u2019s net income rose 105.8% y-o-y in <\/strong><strong>2024<\/strong> to EGP 3.25 bn, the company said in its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/3\/628.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">latest earnings release (pdf)<\/a>. During the same period revenues rose 55.7% y-o-y to EGP 27.17 bn, which the company attributed to new sales and delivered units in its Badya, Palm Hills New Cairo, Palm Hills Alexandria, and Crown projects. Sales for the 12-month period came in at EGP 151.0 bn, marking a 153.8% y-o-y increase.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On a quarterly basis<\/strong>, net income came 71.8% y-o-y higher at EGP 914 mn in 4Q 2024, while revenues rose 49.0% to EGP 9.20 bn in the same period.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">THE BIG STORY ABROAD<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Clashes between pro-Assad forces and forces linked to Syria\u2019s new government <\/strong><strong>continued today<\/strong>, with Syrian government sources telling <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/syrias-sharaa-says-developments-within-expected-challenges-clashes-continue-arab-2025-03-09\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> that insurgents had begun attacking critical utilities and energy infrastructure over the past 24 hours, with clashes continuing in coastal Latakia Governorate. The clashes, which began <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/5999b3ee-1aaf-49ad-a09a-66afd16e19b6\/egypt%e2%80%99s-plan-to-reconstruct-gaza-receives-european-backing\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Thursday<\/a>, have seen armed forces from across the country join with government forces to repel attacks by Assad-linked elements in Latakia primarily drawn from Bashar Al Assad\u2019s Alawi sect. The ensuing violence marked by what the newswire characterizes as retributive killing of Alawis in some areas.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>AND- Canada\u2019s Liberal Party is <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/americas\/canada-liberals-announce-trudeaus-successor-midst-us-trade-war-2025-03-09\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">set to announce<\/a><\/strong><strong> Prime Minister Justin Trudeau\u2019s <\/strong><strong>successor as party head today<\/strong>, as the Liberals gear up for a difficult election later this year amid the escalating trade war with its neighbor to the south. Former central banker and noted political outsider Mark Carney is currently the favorite for the role, while former finance minister Chrystia Freeland is also among the challengers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 subscribe-box-panel\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4 class=\"fw-lighter mb-10\">   Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily   <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-10\">The roundup of news and trends that move your markets and shape corporate agendas delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/egypt\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" type=\"button \" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe here<\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>** CATCH UP QUICK<\/strong> on the top stories from today\u2019s <strong>EnterpriseAM:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Elsewedy Electric will build a USD 500 mn subsea cable factory<\/strong> in the newly-announced zone in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/84324112-ad7b-4486-bd0e-e31fd8f970ea\/elsewedy-electric-is-setting-up-usd-500-mn-subsea-cable-factory-%e2%80%94-the-region%e2%80%99s-first\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Dameitta Port<\/a>. The factory will span 500k sqm and include a 180 meter cable manufacturing tower, with all production earmarked for export.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DFM-listed Talabat acquired 100% of Dubai-based online grocery delivery platform<\/strong> <strong>Instashop<\/strong> in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/8d4bdc04-0d3f-441a-b77d-6cc6cc6ad59f\/talabat-fully-acquires-instashop-from-parent-company-delivery-hero-for-usd-32-mn\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 32 mn<\/a> related-party transaction with its Berlin-based parent company and majority shareholder Delivery Hero as part of a restructuring push.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Auto sales slip in January: <\/strong>Auto sales in January <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/8aebf897-b1e5-477e-b4a0-b8bc68070190\/january%e2%80%99s-auto-sales-dip-from-two-year-high-seen-in-december\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">fell 22% m-o-m<\/a> to 10.1k, down from <a target=\"_blank\" 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fear?<\/strong> Awkwardness exists at the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2018\/2\/13\/16964848\/melissa-dahl-cringeworthy-awkwardness-psychology-social-science-interview\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">intersection<\/a> of acute self-consciousness and uncertainty. It\u2019s the moment in a video call when you can\u2019t tell when to jump in to speak, or the split second of panic when you text the wrong group. While related to other social discomforts like digital social anxiety \u2014 a future-focused fear about how we will be perceived online \u2014 awkwardness is an immediate, present-focused experience accompanied by physiological responses.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>That\u2019s so cringe. <\/strong>Researchers <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9567680\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">studying<\/a> \u201ccringe theory\u201d since the meteoric rise of social media suggest that we experience awkwardness when the version we present of ourselves clashes with how others actually perceive us and we begin to anticipate potential rejection. Social scientist Ty Tashiro <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/podcasts\/archive\/2024\/12\/best-of-how-to-make-small-talk\/681074\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">describes<\/a> awkwardness \u2014 and the physical response to it, cringe \u2014 as reactions to minor deviations from social expectations that trigger powerful emotional reactions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>No, you\u2019re not autistic.<\/strong> The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statnews.com\/2022\/02\/10\/theres-no-autism-epidemic-but-there-is-an-autism-diagnosis-epidemic\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">overdiagnosis epidemic<\/a> has convinced many that universal feelings of awkwardness are exclusively autistic traits. Using research based on standard measures of autistic traits, Tashiro <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/30317414-awkward\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">writes<\/a> that the average person exhibits approximately 16 out of the 50 autistic traits, while the threshold for a diagnosis is typically 32. But in today\u2019s environment of constant digital context-switching and attention fragmentation, it\u2019s no wonder why many people who aren\u2019t on the spectrum still experience difficulty with social skills, communication, and focus regulation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The unexpected value of awkwardness:<\/strong> Studies consistently <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Simon-Baron-Cohen\/publication\/226959041_The_Awkward_Moments_Test_A_Naturalistic_Measure_of_Social_Understanding_in_Autism\/links\/00b7d5140af2c440ce000000\/The-Awkward-Moments-Test-A-Naturalistic-Measure-of-Social-Understanding-in-Autism.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">show<\/a> that those in technical fields score higher on measures of awkwardness than those in humanities, with specialized technical competitors scoring highest of all. This connection between awkwardness and expertise remains strong even as workplaces become more collaborative and communication-focused. Why? Awkward people employ \u201c <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/articles\/201705\/embrace-awkwardness\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">localized processing<\/a> \u201d in social settings \u2014 focusing their attention on details of the interaction instead of the big picture \u2014 which can translate positively in the workplace, especially in STEM fields.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>As we look toward the future of human connection, embracing awkwardness might be <\/strong><strong>the most refreshingly human choice we make.<\/strong> In 1933, philosopher Peter Wessel Zapffe <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/openairphilosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/OAP_Zapffe_Last_Messiah.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">suggested<\/a> that humans\u2019 capacity for awkwardness is a consequence of our \u201coverly involved intellect\u201d \u2014 we have so much self-awareness that we can\u2019t help but feel these micro-doses of shame and embarrassment. 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Their \u201cfather\u201d and orphanage owner Maged (Mahmoud Hemeida) uses the children as leverage to control Welaa and Moftah, forcing them to do his bidding. Things take a turn for the worse, however, when Welaa and Moftah stand up to Maged after he breaks his promise to stop involving the orphans in his underground drug operation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>This series is all about the dynamic duo at the center of the action. <\/strong>The show is the first collaboration between Ahmed Malek and Taha Desouky \u2014 and their chemistry is undeniable. Malek is perfect as Welaa, a young man torn between his drive for survival and his morals. Welaa struggles to maintain his tough persona alongside his vulnerability \u2014 especially vis-a-vis his love interest Sahar (Farah Youssef) and his constant search for his biological mother.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Meanwhile, Taha Desouky brings maturity and emotional depth to the role of Moftah<\/strong>, the loyal best friend whose internal conflicts make him just as interesting and easy to root for. His performance shifts between nonchalant comedy to deeply heartfelt sincerity, making him a relatable favorite. And no great drama is complete without a formidable antagonist. Mahmoud Hemida delivers a chilling performance as the cynical \u2014 and tyrannical \u2014 orphanage owner.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Beyond its dramatic core, the series shines with its action and quick-paced story.<\/strong> The chase scenes, fight sequences, and moments of high tension are executed with precision, making the series thrilling to watch. At the same time, the show doesn\u2019t shy away from tender moments, allowing the audience to connect with the characters on a deeper level. The show also sheds light on the harsh realities of institutionalized orphans, portraying their struggles to carve out a future while dealing with manipulation and exploitation. And we have to give a hand to the cinematography. Shady Abdel Salam\u2019s direction doesn\u2019t just tell a story, it shows it, capturing the tension, grit, and heartbreak of these characters\u2019 lives with stunning visuals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WHERE TO WATCH- <\/strong>You can watch the series on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.watchit.com\/watch\/en\/series\/Welad-El-Shams\/series-1106\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">WatchIt<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.yango.com\/en-eg\/movies?rt=f6a5643ae9bf40f7b44ed9b1784a74dc\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Yango Play<\/a> or you can watch the trailer on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=t-8gO-lWab0&pp=ygUed2VsYWQgYWwgc2hhbXMgdHJhaWxlciByYW1hZG5h\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a> (runtime:1:33).<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/film-and-tv\/\">Film and TV<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/on-the-tube-tonight\/\">On The Tube Tonight<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/worth-watching\/\">worth watching<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"662012 advertiser\" class=\"issue-section enterprise-adv\">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                            \"\r\n            id=\"662012\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/03\/09\/662012\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-662012\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-662012 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-advertiser wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palmhillsdevelopments.com\/en-us\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2024\/12\/674.jpg?ssl=1\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"662013\" 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=\"662013\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">4<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Sports<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/03\/09\/arsenal-faces-manchester-united-madrids-race-to-the-top\/\">\r\n                            Arsenal faces Manchester United + Madrid\u2019s race to the top                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/03\/09\/arsenal-faces-manchester-united-madrids-race-to-the-top\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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Meanwhile, United is struggling in 15th place with 33 points, with hopes to improve its standing in what has been a disappointing season.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The other matches: <\/strong>Chelsea will be meeting Leicester City on the pitch at 4pm, while Tottenham Hotspur takes on Bournemouth at the same time.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Madrid eyes the top spot. <\/strong>Real Madrid will be hosting Rayo Vallecano later today at 5:15pm as part of the 27th round of La Liga, while Atletico Madrid travels to face Getafe in a match that has already kicked off at 3pm. The Merengues are in third place with 54 points, with Atletico sitting on spot above them in second place with 56 points. 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style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>\u2665\ufe0f <\/strong><strong>C<\/strong><strong>elebrate Mother\u2019s Day with Saad El Oud live on stage. <\/strong>Share the experience of good music with your mother this Friday, 21 March at Majarrah, starting 10pm. You can grab the entertainment-only ticket if she\u2019s all about the music, or the suhoor entertainment ticket if you\u2019d like to spoil her with a delicious meal, both available on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/6491\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ticketsmarche<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>(Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links <\/strong>to external sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>T<\/strong><strong>he king of latin pop lands in Egypt.<\/strong> Grammy-winning global superstar <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGuwkqIMrC1\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Enrique Eglesias<\/a> will be performing at Rixos Radamis on Saturday, 3 May. Tickets to the concert are exclusive to guests at Rixos Radamis and Rixos Premium Seagate hotels and resorts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">HAPPENING THIS WEEK-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Unwind under the Ramadan night sky with a brush in one hand and a paddle in the other.<\/strong> The special Ramadan edition of Pottery Painting & Kayaking is happening on Thursday, 13 March, and Thursday, 20 March, at 9pm at Mountain View Hyde Park. Book your spot through their <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGn_nz3tGWo\/?hl=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">page<\/a> on Instagram.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Hakim at Hekaytna Helwa. <\/strong>The musical icon is one of many artists set to be featured at Hekaytna Helwa Ramadan tent\u2019s shows this year, with Hakim\u2019s concert set to take place Thursday, 13 March, at 10pm. Get your tickets from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/6550\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ticketsmarche<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Hekaytna Helwa will also see a performance from Hamid El Shaeri and Hisham Abbas<\/strong>, with the two set to perform as part of the Suhour shows at Hekaytna Helwa Ramadan tent on Friday, 14 March. Tickets are available on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/6551\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ticketsmarche<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">HAPPENING LATER-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Opera House\u2019s Ramadan nights are still going strong <\/strong>with a new Islamic show from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DG2bVpaC_Kx\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Sheikh Yasin El Touhamy<\/a> and his team on the open stage. This will take place on Sunday, 16 March at 9:30pm. Tickets are available on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tazkarti.com\/#\/e\/1233\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tazkarti<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>For lovers of theatre: <\/strong>Don\u2019t miss Sayed Ragab\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DG8wUyuNdRf\/?img_index=1\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Evening of Storytelling and Drama<\/a> where you\u2019ll witness the play The Writer on Honeymoon \u2014 also starring Yasmeen El Hawary \u2014 followed by a unique theatrical storytelling experience. The show will start at 9:30pm on Wednesday and Thursday, 19 and 20 March at Theatro Arkan. Tickets will be available soon on Ticketsmarche. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Amidst the Ramadan celebrations, don't forget to celebrate Mother\u2019s Day. <\/strong>Make Mother\u2019s Day special this year with a special night of music by Tablet El Sitt at Theatro Arkan on Friday, 21 March from 9pm. 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Al Khamis delves into humanities, social sciences, and personal reflections to cover ground on a variety of topics like the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%B4%D9%84-%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A7\/id1272687671?i=1000393425748\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">dopamine-driven impact<\/a> of social media, how <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%AC%D8%B2%D8%A9\/id1272687671?i=1000639527339\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">language<\/a> shapes our consciousness and identity, or the meaning of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/%D9%86%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%BA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8\/id1272687671?i=1000634002143\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">intelligence<\/a> in the Arab world.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>(Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links <\/strong>to external sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>One standout episode serves as a love letter to coffee.<\/strong> Al Khamis <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/%D8%B1%D8%AD%D9%84%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%AD%D8%AB-%D8%B9%D9%86-%D9%85%D9%82%D9%87%D9%89\/id1272687671?i=1000671081859\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">weaves together<\/a> stories connecting the beverage to famous literary and artistic figures, while sharing intriguing statistics that can change how you understand its function. She shares her observations from travels through Scandinavia \u2014 particularly Finland, where residents consume an astonishing nine cups daily \u2014 contemplating how coffee culture permeates everyday life in the continent, even influencing their daily vocabulary.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A passion brewed to perfection:<\/strong> In the same episode, Al Khamis interviews Mishari Al Rashid, a fellow Saudi who gave up dentistry to become a barista, driven by his passion. Al Rashid\u2019s approach to coffee is like a precise science \u2014 from cultivation and storage to temperature control and final presentation. He offers a unique perspective on the role coffee plays in the lives of its devotees and attempts to answer intriguing questions like: Does your coffee order reflect your personality? <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Abajura masterfully combines entertainment with substance, <\/strong>offering something for everyone interested in psychological, social, and cultural explorations. The thoughtfully curated topics are prepared by a dedicated team and perfectly complement Al Khamis\u2019s exceptional storytelling ability that keeps listeners engaged \u2014 a great pick if you\u2019re looking for enlightening discussions to enjoy during your commute or alongside your morning coffee.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WHERE TO LISTEN- <\/strong>You can listen to this podcast on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%83%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA-%D8%A3%D8%A8%D8%AC%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A9\/id1272687671\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Podcasts<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/6qG8GuTcTML70ovY1pjryK\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotify<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCrPpkIGpjy4CXC2EsmsCjRw\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/ears-to-the-ground\/\">ears to the ground<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/podcast\/\">podcast<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/worth-a-listen\/\">worth a listen<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"662020\" 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=\"662020\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">7<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">GO WITH THE FLOW<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/03\/09\/what-the-markets-are-doing-on-9-march-2025\/\">\r\n                            What the markets are doing on 9 March 2025                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/03\/09\/what-the-markets-are-doing-on-9-march-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The rapid flow of Turkish capital is transforming the sector, offering not just financial investments but also technology transfer and access to European markets \u2014 key advantages Egypt aims to leverage.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Ambitious trade targets: <\/strong>Turkey\u2019s ambassador to Egypt, Salih Mutlu \u015een <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/asharqbusiness.com\/economics\/68403\/%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%83%D9%8A%D8%A7-%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%AA%D8%B2%D9%85-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1-300-%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1-%D8%AE%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%84-2025\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">noted in late January<\/a> that he expected bilateral trade to reach USD 10 bn this year if current economic conditions hold, with plans to increase that to USD 15 bn within five years and at least USD 20 bn within a decade. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The textile sector is spearheading the way:<\/strong> \u015een also noted that Turkish businesses in Egypt <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amwalalghad.com\/2025\/01\/29\/%d8%aa%d8%b1%d9%83%d9%8a%d8%a7-%d8%aa%d8%b9%d8%aa%d8%b2%d9%85-%d8%b6%d8%ae-%d8%a7%d8%b3%d8%aa%d8%ab%d9%85%d8%a7%d8%b1%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d8%ac%d8%af%d9%8a%d8%af%d8%a9-%d8%a8%d9%82%d9%85%d9%8a%d8%a9-300\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">currently employ 100k people<\/a>, with 80% of investments concentrated in textiles, a sector known for being labor intensive. Investment demand in the sector is skyrocketing, especially from Turkish and Chinese investors, head of Egypt\u2019s Apparel Export Council Marie Bishara told EnterpriseAM. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Where the industry stands: <\/strong>Egypt currently has 4.2k registered textile factories under the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI), though many have faced raw material shortages and FX challenges. The industry also competes with Syrian businesses in designated industrial zones, according to sector sources. The US market accounts for 60% of Egypt\u2019s ready-made garment exports, followed by Europe at 35%, while Africa is the next target market, according to Bishara.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Turkish investments in Egypt:<\/strong> Turkish investors\u2019 operations in Egypt are varied, with many initiating production through contract manufacturing while waiting for permits to establish their own factories, Bishara noted. This outsourcing model has created momentum within the textile industry, pushing local manufacturers to operate at full capacity to meet growing demand. Turkish factories also supply yarn to Egyptian manufacturers under agreements with multiple industrial zones \u2014 including Tenth of Ramadan, Port Said, and the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) \u2014 while Turkish manufacturers also produce in Egypt for German retailers via Turkish-German partnerships.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Exports remain the primary focus:<\/strong> The shift from production for the local market to an export-driven strategy has boosted quality standards and led to a 60% increase in exports from USD 1.8 bn in 2021 to USD 3 bn in 2024, Bishara told us. With fresh Turkish investments, the sector expects to grow by another 20-30% this year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What drives Turkish investment? <\/strong>Inflation in Turkey is the key push-factor driving Turkish investors to relocate to Egypt. \u201cWe are receiving a flood of inquiries, and several Turkish companies have already launched operations here,\u201d Egyptian-Turkish Business Council member Matta Bishay told EnterpriseAM, adding that the Egyptian authorities are actively welcoming Turkish investments and ensuring a smooth transition.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>And it\u2019s not just the textile sector that\u2019s reaping the rewards<\/strong>, with Bishay noting the recent <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/481aed77-327b-4535-8e2d-5b0ba06fd605\/turkish-klepsam-to-build-egypt%25e2%2580%2599s-largest-sanitary-ware-plant\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">agreement<\/a> inked by Turkish company Klepsam to establish Egypt\u2019s largest sanitary ware factory with USD 7-10 mn in investments in the facility\u2019s first phase. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Egyptian incentives for manufacturers are a key pull-factor:<\/strong> Turkish investors view Egypt as a prime investment destination thanks to its massive domestic market, ongoing urban development, and limited competition in certain sectors. Moreover, the Egyptian government is offering lucrative incentives, including discounted land prices, support for infrastructure, and strategic industrial locations. However, Bishay stressed that further regulatory changes are needed before some investment commitments will be able to be finalized. Discussions will focus on tariff adjustments and potential bulk procurement contracts with government housing projects, ensuring that locally manufactured products receive priority over imports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Turkey\u2019s investment ambitions are not limited to Egypt, though: <\/strong>Turkish companies have a strong presence in Libya, according to FEI member Mohamed El Bahy. He acknowledged that Turkey\u2019s industrial expansion benefits regional economies by bringing technology and expertise, but cautioned that Turkish firms could become direct competitors to Egyptian manufacturers eyeing Libyan industrial projects \u2014 particularly given Egypt\u2019s plans to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/623360c0-d595-4ace-ba9d-796a898b02ae\/egypt-to-invest-usd-250-mn-setting-up-two-industrial-zones-in%253cmark%253e-libya%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">establish two industrial zones<\/a> in Libya for the engineering, electrical, and steel industries with an initial investment of USD 250 mn. <\/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>Your top industrial development stories for the week:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Elsewedy Electric ramps up aluminum wire production:<\/strong> Elsewedy Electric is planning to increase its varnished aluminum wire production capacity by 3.6k tons annually, bringing total output to 7.2k tons at its Tenth of Ramadan plant. 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style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">MARCH<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>10 March (Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1191354839661122\" style=\"\">Sufi Night<\/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>11 March (Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGiBu3Jo84P\/\" style=\"\">Wael El Fashny<\/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>1<\/span><span>3 March (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/6550\" style=\"\">Hakim concert<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Hekaytna Helwa Tent, New Cairo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1<\/span><span>4 March (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/6551\" style=\"\">Hamid Al Shaeri and Hisham Abbas<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> concert at Hekaytna Helwa Tent, New Cairo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1<\/span><span>4 March (Friday): <\/span><span>Eshtry Menny EXP <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DG6TITDNmBF\/?img_index=1\" style=\"\">Ba'ad Shoo'a<\/a><\/span><span> at the Rihany Theatre.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1<\/span><span>6 March (Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DG2bVpaC_Kx\/\" style=\"\">Sheikh Yassin Eltohamy<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at the Cairo Opera House.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1<\/span><span>9-20 March (Wednesday-Thursday): Sayed Ragad\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DG8wUyuNdRf\/?img_index=1\" style=\"\">Evening of Storytelling and Drama<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Theatro Arkan. <\/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;\">21 March (Friday): Mother\u2019s Day<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>2<\/span><span>1 March (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/6491\" style=\"\">Saad El Oud<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Majarrah. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21 March (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/6525\" style=\"\">Tablet El Sitt<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Theatro Arkan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21 March (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tazkarti.com\/#\/e\/1219\" style=\"\">Medhat Saleh<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at the Cairo Opera House. <\/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;\">APRIL<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1 April (Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DFQLkVACB0u\/\" style=\"\">Annual Flower Exhibition<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at the Agricultural Museum. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>2 April (Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketegypt.venflare.com\/events\/20289e28-d62d-4459-a023-99b141fbbac6\" style=\"\">Cairokee<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at CUBIX, El Gouna.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>25 April (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGTW_AvopNb\/\" style=\"\">Tamer Ashour concert<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at ZED Park, Sheikh Zayed. <\/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>3 <\/span><span>May (Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGuwkqIMrC1\/\" style=\"\">Enrique Eglesias<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at the Rixos Radamis in Sharm El Sheikh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21-31 May (Wednesday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DF8scvHNb1Q\/\" style=\"\">Disney On Ice<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Cairo International Stadium<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>30 May (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGLgpZLMslT\/?img_index=1\" style=\"\">Adam Port<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at the New Administrative Capital\u2019s Green River.<\/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;\">OCTOBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>16-24 October (Thursday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DFFYcHPqSFN\/?igsh=MXN2NGo4djU1Z2V0OQ%3D%3D\" style=\"\">Gouna Film Festival<\/a><\/span><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>30 October - 22 November (Thursday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DFKf8KKCUJo\/\" style=\"\">Forever is Now<\/a><\/span><span> at the Great Pyramids of Giza.<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    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