{"id":664020,"date":"2025-04-18T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/?post_type=weekend&#038;p=664020"},"modified":"2025-12-18T04:51:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T04:51:21","slug":"disconnect","status":"publish","type":"weekend","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/weekend\/disconnect\/","title":{"rendered":"Disconnect"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"664022\" 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=\"664022\">\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\">THE WEEK IN REVIEW<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/04\/18\/central-bank-of-egypt-cuts-interest-rates-by-225-bps\/\">\r\n                            Central Bank of Egypt cuts interest rates by 225 bps                        <\/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\/04\/18\/central-bank-of-egypt-cuts-interest-rates-by-225-bps\/\" 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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Bankers will also be taking the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/9d2ebe76-b10f-49f6-999b-377e4da5b32f\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">two days off<\/a> in addition to Sunday in observance of Coptic Easter.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>That includes us too: <\/strong>EnterpriseAM Egypt will be taking a break from your inbox on Sunday, Monday, and Thursday next week.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Tired of your smartphone monopolizing your time with a constant stream of notifications<\/strong><strong> and distractions? <\/strong>In today\u2019s hyperconnected world, the ultimate luxury isn\u2019t the latest smartphone \u2014 it\u2019s the freedom from one. Transition to a simpler mode of communication, eliminate all the digital noise, and reclaim your focus by downgrading to a dumb phone (maybe only part-time). <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> LAST WEEK IN 3 MINS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ECONOMY-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>The Central Bank of Egypt cut interest rates by 225 bps in its second meeting of the <\/strong><strong>year <\/strong><strong>on Thursday<\/strong>, the bank said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/4\/1206.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement (pdf)<\/a>. The move marks the Monetary Policy Committee\u2019s first change to the policy rates since <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/3135c499-31a4-4ef0-b26f-5009f0430da5\/this-evening:-cbe-floats-the-egp,-goes-for-600-bps-rate-hike\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">March 2024<\/a>, following seven consecutive meetings where rates were <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/33887fd4-82fe-47f2-901d-7377ee97b0df\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">held steady<\/a>. \u201cThe sharp decline in annual headline inflation\u201d in 1Q 2025 created \u201cample room for commencing the easing cycle,\u201d the bank said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Where rates currently stand: <\/strong>The overnight deposit rate stands at 25.0%, the overnight lending rate at 26.0%, and the main operation and disc. rates at 25.5%. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Most analysts saw this coming:<\/strong> Most economists and analysts we <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/f1347317-543b-4d91-921b-af6a6917e45b\/majority-of-analysts-see-the-central-bank-cutting-rates-on-thursday--enterpriseam-poll\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">polled<\/a> this week expected the MPC to cut rates by at least 200 bps, while others gave a more conservative estimate of a 100 bps cut.<\/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>Annual headline urban inflation <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/887b908d-b7c1-4275-8cae-5a88ee5c4cc7\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">hit 13.6% in March<\/a><\/strong>, marking an 0.8 percentage point increase from the 12.8% recorded in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/f1e5afc1-03a1-4322-8aeb-8e6d57650068\/egypt%e2%80%99s-inflation-slips-to-its-lowest-level-in-nearly-3-years-in-february\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">February<\/a> and ending a four month-long downward trend. On a monthly basis, inflation edged up by 0.2 percentage points to 1.6%.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Food and beverage price inflation drove the trend<\/strong>, with the segment rising 2.9 percentage points to 6.6% in March.<\/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>Remittances from Egyptians abroad continued their <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/fa270a92-ff78-408c-a8f4-e33024be0d22\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">upward pace<\/a><\/strong><strong> at the start of the year<\/strong>, rising 83.2% y-o-y to USD 2.9 bn in January \u2014 the highest figure ever recorded during the month. The numbers are similarly positive in the longer term, with the first seven months of the current fiscal year having seen an 81.0% y-o-y increase in remittances to some USD 20 bn. Remittances are also expected to continue increasing throughout the year, with Morgan Stanley forecasting USD 32 bn in inflows by the end of the fiscal year.<\/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>S&P Global Ratings <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/a1322082-e719-4661-a043-49be4654c164\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">trimmed<\/a><\/strong><strong> Egypt\u2019s outlook to stable from positive<\/strong> and maintained its B-\/B rating for Egypt\u2019s long- and short-term local and foreign currency debt. The ratings agency pointed to high debt-servicing costs and a still-vulnerable external position amid heightened <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/04baf56e-8513-4f37-bbd0-b99c0629e6c9\/egypt-could-get-partial-relief-from-trump%25e2%2580%2599s%253cmark%253e-tariffs%253c%2Fmark%253e-%25e2%2580%2594-but-there%25e2%2580%2599s-a-catch\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">global market volatility<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/fabd83ef-c6d0-4021-9976-46fbf3d3de72\/a-new-proposal-to-restart-the-ceasefire-in%253cmark%253e-gaza%253c%2Fmark%253e%3F#:~:text=Egypt%20tabled%20a%20n,official%20told%20the%20newswire.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">geopolitical risk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Fitch Ratings also maintained its stable outlook for the country\u2019s credit rating at B <\/strong>\u2014 five notches into junk territory.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>LEGISLATION-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The House <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/c3348605-6514-4ab2-a137-3d3de95ceb81\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">passed<\/a><\/strong> <strong> Egypt\u2019s long-awaited Labor Act<\/strong> after years of back-and-forth between the government, parliament, business groups, and labor unions. The law makes open-ended contracts the default, sets minimum annual raises at 3% of insured wages, introduces modern work formats including remote and part-time work, and sets forth provisions for work hours and leave entitlements, among a raft of other regulations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>INVESTMENT-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>President Abde<\/strong><strong>l Fattah El Sisi <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/71a18642-bf84-4b50-bc8e-ece4d823f652\/qatar-work-on-usd-7.5-bn-in-new-investments-to-egypt\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">wrapped<\/a><\/strong><strong> his Qatar trip with a big investment agreement<\/strong>, which saw the Gulf state further cement warming relations by agreeing to work towards a USD 7.5 bn package of direct Qatari investments in Egypt in the near future. The announcement \u2014 which didn\u2019t provide any further details of the investment plan \u2014 followed talks between El Sisi and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>M&A WATCH-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Private equity giant Development Partners International (DPI) has <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/9c521647-d80a-4d90-8330-ebb7678bf28a\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">taken over<\/a><\/strong><strong>management of Nclude\u2019s USD 105 mn in AUM<\/strong> under a fund restructuring transaction between the Africa-focussed firm and the local fintech-focused VC. As general partner, DPI will both run Nclude\u2019s existing investments and make investment decisions going forward.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>DPI taking over Nclude is a significant vote of confidence in the Egyptian economy.<\/strong> The London-based PE firm is a no-BS investor that has AUM of c. 3.1 bn and co-investments across three funds in Africa. That includes some USD 850 mn it has invested here over the last decade in big local names including MNT-Halan and Kazyon.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>FINANCE-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Industry Ministry <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/c07d0777-874d-4fe1-8888-26adfa703b02\/egypt-kicks-off-rebooted-egp-30-bn-subsidized-loan-program-for-industrial-players\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">launched<\/a><\/strong><strong> the first phase of a new EGP 30 bn financing initiative <\/strong><strong>offering reduced 15% interest rates to seven priority industrial sectors<\/strong>. The initiative will target pharma, food, engineering, chemicals, textiles, mining, and building materials private sector projects and cover machinery, equipment, and production lines at the discounted rate for five years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>BUDGET WATCH-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/34ccc1e0-b104-4cf1-a9f7-903d3403cd70\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">delivered<\/a><\/strong><strong> his budget statement to the House<\/strong>, giving us the first proper look at the draft state and public government budgets for the next fiscal year. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Interest spending is set to make up the majority of the government\u2019s total expenses<\/strong> with some 50.2% of its total spending (EGP 2.3 tn), with subsidies coming in second place with 16.2% (EGP 742.5 bn). This is followed by wage payments (14.8%) with EGP 679.1 bn allocated.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>As for subsidy spending:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Food subsidies<\/strong> will total some EGP 160 bn; <\/li>\n<li><strong>Subsidies on fuel products<\/strong> are set to come in at EGP 75 bn \u2014 down from EGP 154.5 bn in FY 2024-25; <\/li>\n<li><strong>Electricity subsidies<\/strong> will come in at EGP 75 bn; <\/li>\n<li><strong>Subsidies on the Takaful and Karama program<\/strong> will make up EGP 54 bn; <\/li>\n<li><strong>Healthcare subsidies<\/strong> will make up EGP 15.1 bn; <\/li>\n<li><strong>Housing subsidies<\/strong> for low-income people will make up the remaining EGP 13.6 bn. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Key projections for FY 2025-2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Real GDP growth<\/strong> is expected to accelerate to 4.5%, up from an estimated 4.0% in FY 2024-25<\/li>\n<li><strong>The primary surplus<\/strong> will reach 4.0% of GDP, up from 3.5% projected for the current fiscal year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Public revenues <\/strong>will rise 23.0% y-o-y to EGP 3.1 tn.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Expenses <\/strong>will climb 19.2% y-o-y to EGP 4.6 tn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Key allocations: <\/strong>The government has allocated EGP 617.9 bn to the healthcare sector, EGP 684.8 bn for pre-university education, EGP 358.3 bn for higher education, and EGP 173 bn for scientific research.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Finance <\/strong><strong>Ministry has more than <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/10665dd7-d681-4a55-9aaa-09edec33ddf9\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">doubled<\/a><\/strong><strong> its program for international debt issuances<\/strong> in the draft budget for the next fiscal year to a total of EGP 400 bn (USD 8 bn), up from EGP 150 bn (USD 3 bn) in the current fiscal year. The draft budget prices the USD at EGP 50.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>But \u201cEgypt does not necessarily have to complete all of these debt issuances<\/strong>, as it will largely depend on global market conditions,\u201d a government source told us. <strong>The government expects to issue nearly USD 4 bn in debt during the next fiscal year.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>CAPITAL MARKETS-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Beltone Holding has <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/ee209b1c-9979-40e5-8f38-907496bb7717\/beltone-secures-egp-10.5-bn-in-blockbuster-capital-increase\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">completed<\/a><\/strong><strong> its second massive capital increase, <\/strong><strong>bringing its total paid-in capital to above EGP 21 bn<\/strong>. The capital raise was 98% covered in two subscription rounds, raising EGP 10.5 bn. The majority of the capital increase was covered by foreign investors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Use of proceeds: <\/strong>Beltone will use the fresh capital to fuel expansion across its platforms, with a focus on entering high-growth markets, ramping up digitally scalable capabilities, broadening its product suite, and attracting top-tier talent.<\/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\">WHAT\u2019S HAPPENING NEXT WEEK-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2024\/11\/49.jpg?ssl=1\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The IMF and World Bank\u2019s <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/9d2ebe76-b10f-49f6-999b-377e4da5b32f\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">spring meetup<\/a><\/strong> <strong> will get the ball rolling on Monday<\/strong> amid the global economy grappling with mounting trade tensions and tariff escalations. The six-day <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/meetings.imf.org\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">2025 Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group<\/a> will bring together policymakers, central bankers, economists, private sector leaders, and others to discuss what the year ahead holds.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/news\/edition?id=c800937c-c8e5-4a79-a325-e107ad33240c&prev=false&storyTypeId=8\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out our full calendar on the web<\/a><\/strong> for a comprehensive listing of upcoming news events, national holidays and news triggers.<\/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\">AROUND THE WORLD IN SEVEN DAYS- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2025\/4\/1211.jpg?ssl=1\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The global tariff war is continuing to lead the news cycle across the global press.<\/strong> An anitrust trial against Meta and the resumption of negotiations between the US and Iran were also among the biggest headlines this week.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>US President Donald Trump <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/69bd1cba-4bbe-4b6c-b07b-536a069a1134\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">dealt a big blow<\/a><\/strong> <strong> to Big Tech<\/strong> after giving them a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/0070bbfc-fa20-4bf9-a510-aaa4a31ff65f\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">brief respite<\/a> brief respite for a day by exempting consumer electronics from his new tariff regime. He later signaled that smartphones, chips, and other consumer electronics will be subject to separate levies following a national security probe into the sector. US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick said the new tariffs could come in a month or two.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Trump floated yet <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/461c1bec-715e-4a50-a86d-91cbe1dea8d7\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">more tariffs<\/a><\/strong>, this time on the critical minerals supply chain as well as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/dc716b1d-f25d-461c-b7dd-d9fe8b44f717\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/dc716b1d-f25d-461c-b7dd-d9fe8b44f717\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">chips and pharma<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>US stocks had a tough time<\/strong>, with US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell\u2019s warnings about the impacts of tariffs on inflation prompting a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/9d2ebe76-b10f-49f6-999b-377e4da5b32f\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">broad-based sell-off<\/a> that pushed the S&P 500 down more than 2%, and the Nasdaq down 3.1%. Powell hinted at higher inflation and slower growth on the back of the new tariffs in remarks for the Economic Club of Chicago, and signaled that the Fed will be in no rush to cut interest rates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO GETTING ATTENTION- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in an antitrust <\/strong><strong>trial <\/strong>that accuses it of building a social media monopoly and could force the company to sell off Instagram and WhatsApp.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>CLOSER TO HOME- The US and Iran were back at the negotiating table:<\/strong> Tehran and Washington held their highest-level <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/0070bbfc-fa20-4bf9-a510-aaa4a31ff65f\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">indirect talks<\/a> in years on Saturday in Oman, marking a potential shift in a long-running standoff over Iran\u2019s nuclear program. Both sides described the two-hour session \u2014 mediated by Omani officials \u2014 as \u201cconstructive\u201d and agreed to resume talks on the weekend. US envoy Steven Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reportedly discussed a framework for a possible agreement aimed at scaling back Iran\u2019s uranium enrichment activities in exchange for limited sanctions relief.<\/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\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">\u2600\ufe0f THE WEATHER THIS WEEKEND-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>We\u2019re expecting warmer weather and mostly-cloudy <\/strong><strong>days this weekend<\/strong>, with today\u2019s temperature rising to 32\u00b0C throughout a breezy day, and cooling down to 15\u00b0C at night. Our favorite weather app predicts a cloudier but even warmer day tomorrow, with the mercury currently predicted to rise to 32\u00b0C throughout the morning before dipping down to 17\u00b0C at night.<\/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 WEEKEND-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Massar Egbari will hit the stage tonight in Sheikh Zayed: <\/strong>The band is bringing their signature sound and fan favorites to Teatro Arkan on Friday, 18 April. The concert kicks off at 8pm, and tickets are available now on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/6711\" 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>Film aficionados, get ready to walk through 100 years of Egyptian cinema.<\/strong> Tomorrow, Qahrawya will tour through famous shooting locations, old cinemas, and the film studios of yore to help us appreciate the magic of vintage films and the great work studios are doing today. You can find more details on their <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2422891598062163\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> page, or use the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/rbdVH4BkxPrxinsx7\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">link<\/a> in the event bio to register.<\/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 NEXT WEEKEND-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Tamer Ashour on the ZED stage. <\/strong>Get ready to see Tamer Ashour <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGTW_AvopNb\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">on the big<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGTW_AvopNb\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">stage<\/a> at ZED Park in Sheikh Zayed City on Friday, 25 April starting at 8pm. Tickets are available on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tazkarti.com\/#\/e\/1218\" 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>Society of Play + Al Zomra = Easter Breeze.<\/strong> Head to Uptown Cairo on Saturday, 26 April at 12pm to celebrate Easter with outdoor picnics, grill stations, egg painting, pottery, musical activities, and a golden egg hunt. 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data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2025\/4\/1189.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2025\/4\/1189.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" \/>                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-664025\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-664025 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-the-enterprise-guide tag-enterprise-weekend tag-lifestyle tag-technology tag-the-enterprise-guide 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\/4\/.9fc3798f-df94-4425-b117-456e568d1af2.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>You know the spiel: smartphones have become indispensable extensions of ourselves \u2014 <\/strong><strong>always present, constantly demanding attention, and\u2026 increasingly expensive.<\/strong> The main driver behind burnt-out professionals downgrading to simpler devices was historically peace of mind, but in the light of the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/2ec44591-3fc3-4b7c-99da-c7f1ec2611f7\/the-us-is-trying-to-curb-china%25e2%2580%2599s-chipmaking-industry.-western-companies-are-paying-the-price.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/2ec44591-3fc3-4b7c-99da-c7f1ec2611f7\/the-us-is-trying-to-curb-china%25e2%2580%2599s-chipmaking-industry.-western-companies-are-paying-the-price.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">US tariffs<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/2ec44591-3fc3-4b7c-99da-c7f1ec2611f7\/the-us-is-trying-to-curb-china%25e2%2580%2599s-chipmaking-industry.-western-companies-are-paying-the-price.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a> threatening electronics manufacturing <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/6b02428d-96b7-4033-b4aa-03cb198f0236\/trump%25e2%2580%2599s-tariffs-could-send-iphone-prices-soaring-to-usd-3.5k\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/6b02428d-96b7-4033-b4aa-03cb198f0236\/trump%25e2%2580%2599s-tariffs-could-send-iphone-prices-soaring-to-usd-3.5k\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">prices<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/6b02428d-96b7-4033-b4aa-03cb198f0236\/trump%25e2%2580%2599s-tariffs-could-send-iphone-prices-soaring-to-usd-3.5k\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a> that will echo in Egypt, now may be the best time to spare yourself \u2014 and your wallet \u2014 the headache of hyperconnectivity.<\/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\">WHY TO DOWNGRADE<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Digital downgrades aren\u2019t about rejecting technology entirely. <\/strong>It\u2019s about fostering a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/5e66cc39-e16a-4ad3-89d0-2ff733dfc019\/how-to-use-technology-mindfully-and-foster-a-healthy-relationship-with-our-devices\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">healthier relationship with technology<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/5e66cc39-e16a-4ad3-89d0-2ff733dfc019\/how-to-use-technology-mindfully-and-foster-a-healthy-relationship-with-our-devices\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a> by choosing tools that serve specific purposes without the constant distractions and dependencies that come with all-in-one devices.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Hyperconnectivity has been linked to many of our modern day ailments.<\/strong> There is growing evidence that our constant connection is negatively impacting our mental health. The average person checks their phone at least <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/explodingtopics.com\/blog\/smartphone-usage-stats\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">58 times<\/a> per day, leading to severe <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/josephkellydesigns.medium.com\/the-divided-mind-how-attention-fragmentation-is-reshaping-our-psychology-and-society-6ed1c7edb0c3\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">attention fragmentation<\/a>. Sleep disruption is another major <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sleepdoctor.com\/pages\/health\/technology-and-sleep\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">side effect<\/a> of technology use \u2014 blue light exposure and nighttime notifications interfere with good quality sleep. Studies have consistently linked heavy smartphone use to increased rates of anxiety and depression both in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/1f3b1bda-e8b0-48f2-a75e-0d40d8ee9d59\/how-constant-connectivity-is-ruining-our-social-lives\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">adults<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/06a83230-e2ee-48a0-a553-71cb9606bb72\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">children<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Perhaps most concerning is that constant digital distractions prevent us from fully <\/strong><strong>engaging with the world and people around us.<\/strong> Psychotherapist Salma Tarek (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/salma-tarek-mbacp?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>) had previously told us that people who use technology excessively might experience anxiety from the constant barrage of stressful news circulating online. It can also make it difficult to regulate your emotions, which can impact the quality of your social interactions and sense of connection, says Tarek. This might end up making you feel less satisfied and fulfilled in the long term.<\/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\">HOW TO DOWNGRADE<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The philosophy of digital minimalism suggests using technology more intentionally by <\/strong><strong>asking whether the tools we\u2019re using help us fulfill our values or work towards our goals. <\/strong>Many smartphone features \u2014 like <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/socialhospitality.com\/2024\/09\/the-evolution-of-social-media-past-present-and-future\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a>, if you can believe it \u2014 began as helpful tools before evolving into attention-grabbing mechanisms designed to maximize engagement rather than wellbeing. Downgrading allows you to regain control over which technologies you allow into your life, and how they serve you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- ASSESS YOUR NEEDS:<\/strong> Before making a radical commitment to change, spend a week making note of how you use your smartphone. Which functions are truly essential for your work and personal life? Which are only habitual time-sinks? Common essential functions typically include basic communication through calls and texts, navigation, and photo-taking (but not constant documenting). Calendar and scheduling tools as well as some communication apps are added to the mix for those who use their personal phone for work.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- CHOOSE YOUR PATH\u2026 <\/strong>There\u2019s more than one way to declutter your digital life. The first of three options is the most radical \u2014 making a complete switch to a feature phone. Modern \u201cdumb phones\u201d are phones with limited options that focus on primary functions like making calls, sending texts, and basic multimedia features, and typically don\u2019t offer app stores or any third-party apps. The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thelightphone.com\/lightiii?tm_page=best-dumbphones\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Light Phone<\/a> (in any of its three models), <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.punkt.ch\/en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Punkt<\/a>, and the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hmd.com\/en_us\/nokia-2780-flip?sku=16WNDR11A01\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Nokia 2780 Flip<\/a> (remember flip phones?) are all currently popular choices for people ditching hyperconnectivity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>But this may not be the full-time phone for you.<\/strong> Unless you enjoy being off the grid, you can save this phone for weekends and vacations. While many of them offer basic internet access and email, some of us need more hands-on connections and digital services in our day-to-day lives, which leads to the second option\u2026<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A two-device solution:<\/strong> Using a dumb phone during your downtime can be a great alternative to just ditching your phone during a digital detox \u2014 it lets you disconnect from the digital world without completely making you unreachable. And remember when batteries lasted longer than 0.75 days? The limited functionality of these phones translates to a significantly longer battery life, meaning you don\u2019t have to walk around with a charger or rush home because you\u2019re at 1%.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- \u2026OR FORGE A NEW ONE:<\/strong> Not ready for a new device? Say hello to option three. You can gradually reduce your smartphone\u2019s hold on your attention and time manually \u2014 if you\u2019ve got the willpower. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Remove social media apps and notifications that trigger compulsive checking<\/strong>, or use app blockers and screentime limits \u2014 and more extreme versions, like the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unpluq.com\/products\/unpluq-tag\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Unpluq Tag<\/a> \u2014 to create boundaries for digital consumption. This will help cut back heavily on the pitfalls of owning a smartphone. Can\u2019t bring yourself to delete the apps completely? Remove them from your home screen. This creates a minor barrier to entry that stops you from mindlessly clicking on whatever is available on your screen.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Implementing intentional phone-free periods<\/strong> \u2014 like during meals or the first and last hours of the day \u2014 can also help break the habit of constant checking, and help you adjust to decreasing stimulation while keeping essential tools accessible.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Gray out your display: <\/strong>Enabling <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/23637672\/grayscale-iphone-android-pixel-samsung-galaxy-how-to\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">grayscale mode<\/a> in your accessibility settings has been <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/grayscale-ios-android-smartphone-addiction\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">proven<\/a> to cut back on scrolling. Removing the dopamine-triggering colors on your screen makes doomscrolling for hours significantly less appealing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Aggressively use Do Not Disturb:<\/strong> Set specific hours when only important contacts and notifications can reach you.<\/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 DRAWBACKS OF DOWNGRADING (AND HOW TO ADDRESS THEM)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>When you\u2019re used to the ease of access of modern software, putting your apps just out <\/strong><strong>of reach is huge. <\/strong>There\u2019s no way around the reality that you will lose access to certain conveniences \u2014 but you may be surprised to find workable alternatives. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- THERE\u2019S A DESKTOP APP FOR THAT: <\/strong>For those who rely on their phones to communicate with family and friends and plan on ditching their smartphone completely, Whatsapp, Signal, FaceTime, and iMessage are all accessible through their respective desktop apps. This holds true for banking, food delivery, and music \u2014 the trick is to accept the loss of instant access.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- GPS: <\/strong>Some cars have built-in navigation tools, and some of the proposed dumb phones, like the Light Phone III, have simpler versions of tools like Google Maps that you can use. The dreamers among us may be able to tap into the romance of getting lost, but don\u2019t let that stop you from using this as a chance to sharpen your geographical acuity \u2014 habitual use of navigation tools has been <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-020-62877-0\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">linked<\/a> to faster declining spatial memory.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- ENTERTAINMENT: <\/strong>The move towards (or back to) <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshs.com\/single-purpose-devices\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">single-purpose devices<\/a> has already been set in motion. Gen Z has <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/hellosuperheroes.com\/news\/In-between-Generation\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">increasingly<\/a> become more interested in older technologies, and the comeback of (second-hand) music players and digital cameras marks more than nostalgia \u2014 people value the intentional use of technology, and are shying away from default fillers for every idle moment. Once you put your phone down, you\u2019ll be happy to rediscover old radios, books, and even handheld video games. Your backpack will get heavier, but your attention span will thank you.<\/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\">WHAT TO EXPECT-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The first few weeks will likely be challenging as your brain adjusts to the absence of <\/strong><strong>constant stimulation.<\/strong> Common experiences include phantom phone checking \u2014 looking for apps that aren\u2019t there or for notifications that won\u2019t come, boredom during moments you could fill with mindless scrolling, like waiting rooms or public transit \u2014 this is where single-purpose technology can help, or experiencing FOMO. Most users who made the transition recommend that you give yourself 30 days to adjust before evaluating the experience, with most reporting that these \u201cwithdrawal symptoms\u201d subside significantly after 2-3 weeks and the brain adapts to new patterns and discovers alternative ways to engage with the world.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>You may feel resistance from friends, family, or colleagues accustomed to your <\/strong><strong>immediate availability. <\/strong>To manage their expectations, clearly communicate your accessibility going forward so that those important to you know how and when to reach you and expect responses. Consider setting up intentional check-in times for important updates with family members or close friends who might worry about not hearing from you. 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If you haven\u2019t watched Siko Siko yet, it\u2019s not too late.<\/strong> This Eid film stars Essam Omar and Taha Desouky, is written by Mohamed El Dabbah of Beit El Ruby fame, and directed by Omar El Mohandis, known for the Balto series. Since its release over Eid, this comedy has topped the silver screen stats, grossing EGP 103 mn and proving that good humor still drives the box office.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The inheritance scheme: <\/strong>Yahya (Omar) and Selim (Desouky) are estranged cousins with a deeply rooted strained relationship. They reunite at the office of family lawyer Soliman (Soliman Eid), where they learn their uncle has died and left them a substantial inheritance of EGP 15 mn. The catch? It involves circumstances that may or may not violate local laws, putting them in a risky position \u2014 and naturally, plenty of comedic situations \u2014 as they try to claim it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The film succeeds through its young talent, both on-screen and behind the camera. <\/strong>With a compelling story that naturally incorporates humor without forcing it, the cast delivers 90 minutes of sharp comedy that\u2019s been absent from screens lately. The work showcases the talents of the young director and writer, who jointly present a fresh approach to comedy \u2014 one that is situational rather than born of exaggeration or shock value. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WHERE TO WATCH- <\/strong>Siko Siko is currently screening at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/egy.voxcinemas.com\/en\/movies\/siko-siko-arabic\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">VOX Cinemas<\/a> in City Center Almaza and Mall of Egypt, Citystars, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/scenecinemas.com\/movie-details\/siko-siko-arabic.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Scene Cinemas<\/a> in Cairo Festival City and District 5, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zawyacinema.com\/en\/Films\/Details\/1192\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Zawya<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DIgG8ClKSyp\/?img_index=6\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Cima Arkan<\/a>. 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Who doesn\u2019t love an old fashioned expos\u00e9 of the rich and powerful?<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/223436601-careless-people\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Careless People:<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/223436601-careless-people\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism<\/a> is exactly that \u2014 a gripping insider account from Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former Facebook executive who lifts the lid on the tech giant\u2019s most morally murky chapters.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The memoir charts her journey from idealistic policy advisor to disillusioned insider<\/strong>, offering a front-row seat to Facebook\u2019s failed courtship with China, its role in fueling ethnic violence in Myanmar, and the internal rot that allowed misconduct to fester unchecked. But this isn\u2019t just a takedown \u2014 it\u2019s also a story of slow awakening, and the personal cost of staying silent too long.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Wynn-Williams writes with clarity and bite, capturing the tension between ambition and <\/strong><strong>ethics in a system built to reward neither curiosity nor dissent.<\/strong> It\u2019s a cautionary tale for anyone who\u2019s ever told themselves they\u2019re one of the \u201cgood guys\u201d \u2014 and a sharp reminder that complicity rarely comes down to a single moment \u2014 it\u2019s a thousand quiet decisions not to speak up.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WHERE TO GET IT \u2013 <\/strong>Careless People is available as an ebook on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Careless-People-Cautionary-Power-Idealism-ebook\/dp\/B0DY9TZD8Z\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>. <\/p>\n\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\/from-the-bookstore\/\">From the Bookstore<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/worth-reading\/\">worth reading<\/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=\"664033\" 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=\"664033\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">5<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Hot and Fresh Out of the Kitchen<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2025\/04\/18\/dessert-is-an-art\/\">\r\n                            Dessert is an art                        <\/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\/04\/18\/dessert-is-an-art\/\" 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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Weirdough has elevated the humble cookie to an art form.<\/strong> It\u2019s not often you find an establishment with enough diverse flavors of one product to satisfy every craving \u2014 but Weirdough has pulled exactly this off at their charming location in Sway Mall.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Their standout is undoubtedly the whipped coffee cookie.<\/strong> This treat combines the chocolate chip cookie dough we all know and love with whipped coffee cream, and a chocolate biscuit that helps balance the flavors. Another that deserves special mention is the peanut butter chuncookie, an interesting combination of both texture and flavor \u2014 the peanut butter cookie dough contains additional chunks of peanut pieces within.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Ready to throw in the oven: <\/strong>If you\u2019re at home and craving something to sweeten your palette, we\u2019d recommend the s\u2019mores and chocolate lava cookies. Both are best eaten when pre-heated \u2014 warming up the s\u2019mores cookie adds one more campfire element, and heating up the chocolate lava activates the melted center.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>You can find mindful indulgences: <\/strong>Whether ordered individually, or as a collection in a box, their \u201cfreakies\u201d cookie bites are made with alternative ingredients that will still satisfy your sugary cravings while being kind to your body. These treats are sugar-free, gluten-free, and include vegan variants of the original menu.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A destination, not just a stop:<\/strong> What makes Weirdough different from the typical grab-and-go bakery is the inviting atmosphere. The space welcomes you to bring friends or family together to savor their selections alongside a delicious cup of coffee.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>? Per person:<\/strong> EGP 300-400<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>? Outdoor seating:<\/strong> Yes<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>? Alcohol<\/strong>: No<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>? 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Three friends \u2014 comedians Abdulrahman Mohamed, Badr Nour, and Gamal Ramzy\u2014 <\/strong><strong>host this light, low-stakes podcast,<\/strong> currently in its eighth season. This show serves as a space for the discussion of topics ranging from art and sports to everyday life stuff \u2014 it feels like just hanging out with a group of friends. Occasionally, they\u2019ll bring in interesting guests or film special interactive episodes in front of a live audience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Going global, and beyond:<\/strong> The gang\u2019s fame came after they invited footballer Ahmed \u201cMido\u201d Hossam in a standout episode that has proved to be a fan favorite. Mido opens up about his childhood, discusses his journey into professional soccer, and his current coaching career, and shares some humorous stories that involve well-known celebrities in Egyptian football. On the off chance you\u2019re not a football fan, you\u2019ll still find yourself thoroughly entertained.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Long episodes that are never boring:<\/strong> Despite the length of the episodes \u2014 which can sometimes exceed two hours \u2014 the presenters maintain a light, entertaining tone punctuated by off-the-cuff humor that keeps listeners engaged. If you\u2019re looking for something to entertain yourself with and a bit of laughter, Ishteri Menni. Pun intended.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WHERE TO LISTEN- <\/strong>Ishteri Menni is available on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/il\/podcast\/%D8%A7%D8%B4%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%8A-%D9%85%D9%86%D9%8A\/id1625454150\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Podcasts<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/2GcpoqDhqssSxDeugg4ejF\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotify<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.anghami.com\/podcast\/1028337860?lang=ar\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Anghami<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL7TpI0K9I87K5qQte9awzBO2QkeMl-UAN\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a>. You can also find the seventh season on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/shahid.mbc.net\/ar\/shows\/%D8%A7%D8%B4%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%8A-%D9%85%D9%86%D9%8A-%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%83%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA\/show-1030043\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Shahid<\/a>.<\/p>\n\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\/podcast\/\">podcast<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/what-to-listen-to\/\">WHAT TO LISTEN TO<\/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 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Faces of the Margin art exhibition.<\/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;\">18 April (Friday): Massar Egbari concert at Teatro 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;\">19 April (Saturday): Cosmos Film Tour by Qahrawya.<\/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 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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 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