{"id":711336,"date":"2026-06-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/?post_type=weekend&#038;p=711336"},"modified":"2026-06-18T06:23:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T06:23:48","slug":"your-brain-called-it-wants-its-job-back","status":"publish","type":"weekend","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/weekend\/your-brain-called-it-wants-its-job-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Your brain called\u2026 it wants its job back"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"711338\" 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=\"711338\">\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\/2026\/06\/18\/the-egp-punches-through-the-egp-50-barrier\/\">\r\n                            The EGP punches through the EGP 50 barrier                        <\/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\/2026\/06\/18\/the-egp-punches-through-the-egp-50-barrier\/\" 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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We also have Steven Spielberg back in sci-fi territory, a horror film that turned USD 750k into a USD 175 mn phenomenon, a new Greek spot in New Cairo, and a podcast for anyone who takes their music seriously. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>But first, your weekly recap\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> \ud83d\uddde\ufe0f 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 USD fell below the psychological EGP 50 mark <\/strong><strong>across several local banks on Wednesday for the first time since March<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/06\/17\/usd-falls-below-egp-50-for-the-first-time-since-march\/\" style=\"\">extending the EGP\u2019s recovery<\/a> as regional geopolitical friction eases and foreign currency liquidity strengthens. The greenback traded at EGP 49.96 (buy) and EGP 50.07 (sell) at state-owned NBE and Banque Misr, while the rate reached EGP 49.90 (buy) and EGP 50 (sell) at CIB. The appreciation was driven primarily by the exceptionally strong inflows recorded in the secondary market on Tuesday, with foreign portfolio investments rising by USD 1.1 bn \u2014 the largest single-day inflow since March.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>AND- China <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/06\/15\/china-extends-egypts-local-currency-swap-line-for-three-more-years\/\" style=\"\">extended its local-currency swap line with Egypt<\/a><\/strong><strong> for three more years and lifted the ceiling 67% to CNY 30 bn<\/strong> <strong>(c. USD 4.43 bn)<\/strong> from CNY 18 bn. The expansion is coinciding with deepening commercial ties. As of November 2025, 2.8k Chinese companies have been active in Egypt, with over USD 8 bn invested.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- The government is <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/06\/14\/govt-rolls-out-temporary-tax-cards-to-speed-up-corporate-formation\/\" style=\"\">fast-tracking corporate formation<\/a><\/strong><strong> by introducing a temporary eight-month tax card. <\/strong>The draft legislation allows new companies to speed up their establishment and licensing procedures.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ENERGY-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Egypt agreed with QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil to <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/06\/15\/pegasus-and-glaucus-join-cypriot-gas-fields-pumping-our-way\/\" style=\"\">receive and re-export gas<\/a><\/strong><strong> from Cyprus\u2019s Pegasus and Glaucus fields through Egyptian pipeline networks.<\/strong> The framework would see Egypt collect transit and processing fees. The two fields are targeting production of 1 bcf\/d by 2030, with recoverable reserves estimated at 7 tcf.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>AND- The military\u2019s National Service Projects Organization is handing Taqa Arabia a <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/06\/14\/taqa-arabia-acquires-10-of-172-wataneya-stations\/\" style=\"\">10% stake in 172 stations<\/a><\/strong><strong> from Wataneya\u2019s fuel network. <\/strong>The transaction parks the assets inside a new IPO-bound vehicle called Quick Fuel for Petroleum Products Trading and Distribution, which Taqa will now manage and operate.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- The EU is putting up <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/06\/16\/egypt-secures-eur-690-mn-in-eu-financing-for-grid-upgrade\/\" style=\"\">EUR 690 mn<\/a><\/strong><strong> to upgrade our electricity transmission network<\/strong> and integrate 22 GW of new renewable capacity into the grid by 2030. The agreement is the first concrete project under T-Med.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>AUTOMOTIVE-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Chinese luxury EV maker Rox Global is <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/06\/15\/rox-esi-to-manufacture-egypts-first-luxury-passenger-ev\/\" style=\"\">expanding in the local market<\/a><\/strong> <strong> through a joint venture<\/strong><strong> with Ezz El Arab Elsewedy Investments<\/strong> named Rox ESI Egypt. The new company will produce what its backers say is the first luxury electric vehicle manufactured in the country.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>AND- Egypt\u2019s <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/06\/17\/egypts-auto-market-cools-in-april-as-buyers-digest-1q-pull-forward\/\" style=\"\">automotive market cooled in April<\/a><\/strong><strong>, falling to 15.3k units from 17.8k in March<\/strong> as it digested two months of pulled-forward demand. Buyers had front-loaded purchases through February and March to beat price hikes and Red Sea shipping disruptions, leaving April to absorb the correction.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>PRIVATIZATION WATCH-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Some of the government\u2019s longest-running privatization plays may finally be <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/06\/16\/privatization-pipeline-thaws-as-safi-draws-bids-and-elab-files-for-egx-listing\/\" style=\"\">seeing daylight<\/a><\/strong><strong>. <\/strong>Offers are in for military-owned bottled water maker Safi, and an IPO timeline has been set for the military\u2019s new retail field vehicle Quick Fuel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>M&A-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Transport Ministry is <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/06\/15\/transport-ministry-to-reject-ad-ports-sweetened-mto-for-alex-containers\/\" style=\"\">set to reject AD Ports\u2019 mandatory tender offer<\/a><\/strong><strong> to acquire up to 90% of Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling<\/strong>, a senior government official recently told us. The Emirati port operator offered EGP 27.47 per share last week to consolidate its control over the local maritime company.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>DEBT WATCH-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Fintech platform Valu <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/06\/17\/valu-secures-egp-600-mn-from-ebrd-to-widen-access-to-eco-conscious-products\/\" style=\"\">secured a EGP 600 mn loan<\/a><\/strong><strong> from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development <\/strong>to finance household purchases of energy-efficient and renewable technologies. The facility aims to drive retail adoption of solar power and electric mobility.<\/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\">\ud83c\udf0d 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\/2026\/6\/1027.jpg?ssl=1\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>This week\u2019s news cycle was dominated by two stories: <\/strong>the US-Iran peace agreement and SpaceX\u2019s blockbuster public debut. Here\u2019s the rundown: <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The US and Iran reached <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/06\/15\/us-iran-to-ink-agreement-on-friday-keir-starmer-moves-to-ban-under-16s-from-social-media\/\" style=\"\">an agreement<\/a><\/strong><strong> on Sunday to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz<\/strong>, with a signing ceremony set for Friday in Switzerland. The text of the MoU remains unpublished, though several <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2026\/06\/17\/world\/live-news\/iran-war-g7-summit\" style=\"\">news outlets<\/a> have <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/06\/17\/usd-falls-below-egp-50-for-the-first-time-since-march\/\" style=\"\">obtained the<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/06\/17\/usd-falls-below-egp-50-for-the-first-time-since-march\/\" style=\"\">details<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/06\/17\/usd-falls-below-egp-50-for-the-first-time-since-march\/\" style=\"\"><\/a>.The agreement dominated G7 talks in France, where President Donald Trump <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/06\/16\/trump-warns-of-nuclear-consequences-at-g7-and-spacex-leapfrogs-amazon\/\" style=\"\">warned<\/a> that \u201chell will rain down\u201d if Iran tries to develop a nuclear weapon. The UK, France, Germany, and Italy <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/06\/15\/transport-ministry-to-reject-ad-ports-sweetened-mto-for-alex-containers\/\" style=\"\">agreed<\/a> in a joint statement that \u201cIran \u200cmust \u2060never acquire a nuclear weapon.\u201d <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Uncertainty remained over the Strait of Hormuz<\/strong>, with shipowners and oil traders expected to take weeks to confidently resume transit unless the agreement proves material. Oil prices hit a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/06\/16\/trump-warns-of-nuclear-consequences-at-g7-and-spacex-leapfrogs-amazon\/\" style=\"\">more-than-three-month low<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN THE BUSINESS PRESS-<\/strong> SpaceX made its Nasdaq debut on 12 June, raising USD 75 bn in the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/06\/14\/govt-rolls-out-temporary-tax-cards-to-speed-up-corporate-formation\/\" style=\"\">largest IPO in history<\/a> and closing its first trading day up 19%. The listing made Elon Musk the world\u2019s first t\u2019naire. By Tuesday\u2019s close, SpaceX had pushed its market value to USD 2.66 tn, leapfrogging Amazon to become the world\u2019s fifth-most valuable company, and also announced it will <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/06\/16\/trump-warns-of-nuclear-consequences-at-g7-and-spacex-leapfrogs-amazon\/\" style=\"\">acquire<\/a> Anysphere \u2014 the company behind AI coding agent Cursor \u2014 for USD 60 bn. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>MEANWHILE- <\/strong>The UK <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/06\/14\/washington-and-tehran-on-the-cusp-of-an-agreement-to-reopen-the-strait-of-hormuz-if-iran-agrees-to-sign\/\" style=\"\">carried out the first-ever operation of its kind<\/a> against Russia\u2019s \u201cshadow fleet,\u201d with British forces intercepting and boarding an oil tanker in the English Channel on Sunday. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that Royal Marines and officers from the National Crime Agency took control of the vessel Smyrtos, which was sailing under the Cameroonian flag, during a six-hour operation. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO-<\/strong> Starmer <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/06\/15\/us-iran-to-ink-agreement-on-friday-keir-starmer-moves-to-ban-under-16s-from-social-media\/\" style=\"\">announced plans to ban social media access<\/a> for under-16s and introduce tighter rules for gaming and livestreaming platforms. Starmer outlined a crackdown targeting social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, alongside gaming services that allow children to interact with strangers online.<\/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\">Subscribe here<\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\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>Things <\/strong><strong>are heating up in C-Town this weekend<\/strong>, with today\u2019s high reaching 34\u00b0C and lows staying at 23\u00b0C \u2014 expect the same through Friday and Saturday, with a slight bump to 35\u00b0C on Saturday. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>As for our friends up north<\/strong>, they\u2019re looking at a high of 28\u00b0C today, climbing to 29\u00b0C on Friday and Saturday, with lows of 21-22\u00b0C through the weekend, according to our favorite weather app.<\/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\">\ud83c\udfa4 HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Human behavioral expert Dr. Khaled Ghattass returns to Cairo <\/strong><strong>with his special show, Between the Strange and the Prevailing<\/strong>, tonight at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/venue\/b3d1b57e-9dce-402f-b107-6f044b4ff326\" style=\"\">Al Manara Main Hall<\/a>. The renowned author and speaker brings an intimate live <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DZXaj1VNdIB\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" style=\"\">discussion<\/a> on love and life, human behavior, relationships, and more. Doors open at 7pm, and the talk begins at 8:30pm. You can get your tickets on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/Dr-Khaled-Ghattass_8369\" style=\"\">Ticketsmarch\u00e9<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>How about yacht Pilates for your summer plans? <\/strong>This Saturday, World Fit Gym is taking Pilates to the Mediterranean with a private yacht session off Alexandria\u2019s coast at the Egyptian Fishing Club. The women-only curated <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZlFIr4RVTC\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" style=\"\">event<\/a> includes a Zumba warm-up, a matcha tasting experience, two wellness talks, and exclusive giveaways. Spots are limited \u2014 you can request yours through World Fit Gym\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/yacht-pilates.worldfitgym.info\/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnBLmZZOkf4uCFqbd1fWUy-7ZtnPS8TqkNX8OWg0rFkX5qU7RsOdKjpoq6Dmo_aem_xJzHgifSi9Rso-nyvSaG0g\" style=\"\">website<\/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\">\ud83c\udfa4 HAPPENING NEXT WEEKEND-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Hamaki is kicking off <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/google.com\/maps\/place\/29.959138110245146,31.449627613492858\" style=\"\">El Arena<\/a><\/strong><strong>\u2019s summer concert season<\/strong>, taking the stage on Friday, 26 June. Expect a high-energy <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DZIZ_IBNmEQ\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" style=\"\">night<\/a> of the pop singer\u2019s fan-favorite hits and first-ever live performances from his new album. The show starts at 5pm \u2014 grab your tickets on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tazkarti.com\/#\/e\/1964\" style=\"\">Tazkarti<\/a> before they sell out. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Still feel like a kid at heart? <\/strong>New Cairo\u2019s City Gate is embracing your inner child with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DZUy4JQsdpU\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" style=\"\">The Play Festival<\/a>, dubbed Egypt\u2019s \u201cfirst play festival for kids above 21.\u201d Taking place on Friday, 26 June, the event transforms the venue into a playground centering music, movement, arts, games, and challenges. Curious? You can grab your early-bird tickets now through <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/The_Play_Festival_8366\" style=\"\">Ticketsmarch\u00e9<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Pop icon Tamer Ashour is set to take the stage at <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Mall+of+Mansoura\/@31.0724092,31.3587335,721m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x14f79d0f1db96417:0xac2d74109e3b8d8e!8m2!3d31.0724092!4d31.3587335!16s%2Fg%2F11h6s2bhd1!18m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" style=\"\">The Mall of<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Mall+of+Mansoura\/@31.0724092,31.3587335,721m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x14f79d0f1db96417:0xac2d74109e3b8d8e!8m2!3d31.0724092!4d31.3587335!16s%2Fg%2F11h6s2bhd1!18m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" style=\"\">Mansoura<\/a><\/strong><strong> for the mall\u2019s grand opening on Saturday, 27 June. <\/strong>Expect a high-energy <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZdFf23Mzob\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" style=\"\">show<\/a> packed with his biggest hits. 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Used well, it\u2019s an asset for research and the more repetitive parts of work. But leaning on it daily over a long period may quietly cost us something pivotal: our ability to think critically and creatively. In this week\u2019s edition of The Enterprise Guide, we\u2019re focusing on the habits and practices that can keep your mind sharp \u2014 particularly around critical thinking, creativity, and memory. <\/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 brain is a muscle \u2014 and it needs the workout<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Have you ever written your grocery list on paper instead of just trying to remember it?<\/strong> Used a calculator to split the bill after dinner with friends? This is called <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12678390\/\" style=\"\">cognitive offloading<\/a> \u2014 the practice of relieving the burden on our memory and minds by outsourcing to external tools. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\u2026 And it\u2019s a double-edged sword. <\/strong>While this boosts short-term efficiency and clears up mental bandwidth for more complex problems, it carries a real risk: we tend to delegate mental tasks based on a flawed self-assessment of our own abilities \u2014 offloading based on what we think our memory can't handle, rather than what it actually can't.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The cost of getting this wrong is significant. <\/strong>Research shows that over-reliance on technology can weaken memory \u2014 a phenomenon known as the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thedecisionlab.com\/biases\/google-effect\" style=\"\">Google effect<\/a> \u2014 and even extends to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcgill.ca\/newsroom\/channels\/news\/gps-puts-our-brains-autopilot-and-could-be-shrinking-our-grey-matter-264524\" style=\"\">measurable reduction<\/a> in grey matter, which plays a key role in processing information and cognition. A 2025 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ai-project-website.github.io\/AI-assistance-reduces-persistence\/\" style=\"\">study<\/a> by researchers from CMU, Oxford, MIT, and UCLA found that participants performed significantly worse and gave up more frequently once AI access was removed \u2014 after just 10 minutes of AI-assisted problem-solving. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Since AI has already worked its way into both our professional and personal lives<\/strong>, here are some practices and habits that can help keep your mental capabilities and creativity intact.<\/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\">At work or in your studies<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- Plan before you prompt: <\/strong>When using AI to complete a task, remember that you\u2019re the one in the driver\u2019s seat. Set your objectives and outline the key elements you need before turning to the technology \u2014 so that AI accelerates execution rather than replacing the thinking and planning that should be yours.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Treat AI output as a first draft, not a final product:<\/strong> Approach any text or ideas generated by AI as raw material that needs refining. This keeps your critical thinking engaged, ensures the final product meets the quality and accuracy you need, and stops you from settling for the first answer you\u2019re handed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- Use AI to stress-test your ideas: <\/strong>Try using a chatbot as a sparring partner \u2014 ask it to argue the opposite position or critique a specific idea. It\u2019s a useful way to sharpen your analytical skills and your ability to build and dismantle a logical argument.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- Brainstorm first:<\/strong> If you work in a creative field or you\u2019re a writer, AI can help you develop ideas \u2014 but carve out time first to find your own inspiration, from the world around you, before you write anything down. This protects your creative instincts and keeps the technology in its proper role: expanding and developing ideas, not replacing the spark that starts them.<\/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\">Work hard, play hard<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- Brain games: <\/strong>Something many of us have quietly dropped: the logic puzzles we used to do in print magazines and newspapers. Games that rely on reasoning \u2014 sudoku, crosswords \u2014 play a meaningful role in activating short-term memory and improving the brain\u2019s processing speed, helping to delay the cognitive decline that comes <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1002\/gps.5085\" style=\"\">with age<\/a>. You\u2019ll find sudoku and crossword books at varying difficulty levels at bookshops like <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/diwanegypt.com\/\" style=\"\">Diwan<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/gamenights254.com\/5-ways-card-and-board-games-can-improve-your-mental-health\/\" style=\"\">board games<\/a> such as Sequence are a solid option too \u2014 good for focus, and fun with family and friends.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- Read, read, and read: <\/strong>One of the most enduring habits across every era, reading remains a cornerstone of keeping the mind sharp, preserving creativity, and opening new avenues for thought. It doesn\u2019t matter whether you prefer literary fiction, self-help, or opinion journalism \u2014 reading is valuable in itself. Medical research shows that engaging with long-form text strengthens neural connections and activates the brain\u2019s centers for comprehension and imagination. Among Gen Z in particular, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/how-substack-became-hottest-social-media-platform-11702877\" style=\"\">Substack<\/a> has emerged as a destination for exactly this \u2014 a space for long-form writing and detailed essays that many see as an antidote to the brain rot that comes with social media and fast-consumption content.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- Meditate: <\/strong>Setting aside even a few minutes a day to clear your mind does more than reduce stress \u2014 it also strengthens concentration and attention in a working environment full of digital distractions, giving the brain a chance to reorganize its priorities. Brief moments of stillness create space to think about the world around you more slowly \u2014 and that tends to feed both curiosity and creativity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- Seek real human conversation:<\/strong> Going for a walk with a friend, debating a film, or talking through a genuinely contested question \u2014 these things sharpen attention and open new lines of thinking. Put the phones away and give your full attention to the conversation. It\u2019s one of the better things you can do for a brain that spends too much of its time <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/record.umich.edu\/articles\/a1725-friends-with-cognitive\/\" style=\"\">processing digital content<\/a> and instant answers.<\/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\">Daily habits<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- The one-minute rule:<\/strong> When you can\u2019t remember a name or a specific detail, resist the immediate impulse to search. Give your brain a minute to retrieve it on its own. This simple exercise strengthens memory pathways and guards against digital memory loss \u2014 the phenomenon that develops when the brain grows accustomed to the ease of outsourcing information storage.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Freewriting:<\/strong> Set aside time to write without structure or purpose. No agenda, no goal. It relieves performance pressure and encourages a freeflow of ideas \u2014 opening up <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/emotional-fitness\/202310\/strategies-for-overcoming-writers-block\" style=\"\">new creative pathways<\/a> and helping to break through mental blocks, those moments when original thinking simply won\u2019t come.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- A morning fast from your phone:<\/strong> Staying off your phone for at least the first 30 minutes after waking helps the brain transition smoothly from sleep to wakefulness. 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The result is a visually ambitious mystery filled with Spielberg\u2019s signature sense of wonder \u2014 even if the journey occasionally feels longer than it needs to be.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The plot: <\/strong>The film follows Margaret (Emily Blunt), whose life is upended after a strange encounter leaves her questioning everything she knew. She finds herself connected to Dr. Daniel Kellner (Josh O\u2019Connor), a researcher racing to uncover what\u2019s been hidden from humanity for decades. Around them circle Wardex CEO Noah Scanlon (Colin Firth), who wants to control the situation, and Hugo Wakefield (Colman Domingo), a former Wardex operative turned whistleblower. As a government conspiracy unravels, the characters grapple with questions of morality and the limits of what humanity is meant to know \u2014 with Spielberg choosing mystery over explanation from the start.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What we liked:<\/strong> The strongest element of Disclosure Day is Emily Blunt\u2019s performance. Margaret gives the film its emotional center, balancing fear, confusion, and determination in a way that keeps the audience invested. Her performance makes the mystery feel personal rather than just another big sci-fi event. Colin Firth is another standout, bringing a quiet intensity to Scanlon, while Josh O\u2019Connor delivers a committed performance as Daniel. The chemistry between the characters helps carry the film through some of its slower moments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The film succeeds when it embraces the unknown.<\/strong> Those early scenes where viewers are trying to understand what is happening are some of its most effective, creating the kind of curiosity that classic sci-fi thrives on.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What we didn\u2019t like:<\/strong> Unfortunately, Disclosure Day struggles with its own runtime. At times, the film feels like it has too much to say. Some conversations and slower moments drag the story down, making a tighter edit feel like it could have strengthened the overall experience. The dialogue also occasionally falls into familiar sci-fi territory, with certain emotional speeches feeling more dramatic than natural. The final stretch may leave some viewers wishing the film had trusted its strongest moments and ended sooner.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The verdict:<\/strong> Disclosure Day is a classic Spielberg sci-fi experience: big ideas, impressive performances, and a mystery designed to make audiences think. It does not always maintain its momentum, but standout performances and the film\u2019s sense of discovery make it an entertaining ride for sci-fi fans.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WHERE TO WATCH- <\/strong>Disclosure Day is showing at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/egy.voxcinemas.com\/movies\/disclosure-day\" style=\"\">Vox Cinemas<\/a> at City Center Almaza, Mall of Egypt, and City Center Alexandria. The film is also screening at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.citystars-heliopolis.com.eg\/en\/cinema\/stars-cinema\/movie\/disclosure-day-skgbet2ubmg\" style=\"\">City Stars Cinema<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.premiere-cinemas.com\/en\/now-showing\/7048.021\" style=\"\">Cima Arkan<\/a>, D5 and CFC\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cfc.scenecinemas.com\/movie-details\/disclosure-day.html\" style=\"\">Scene Cinema<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.premiere-cinemas.com\/en\/cinemas\/4\" style=\"\">P90<\/a>. Watch the trailer on YouTube (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=icDuEHSxE-w&t=2s\" style=\"\">watch, runtime: 2:43<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Still haven\u2019t watched Obsession yet? This is your cue<\/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\/2026\/6\/880.jpg?ssl=1\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\ud83c\udf7f <strong>What if your wildest dreams came true? <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt37287335\/\" style=\"\">Obsession<\/a> explores this very question against a dark, gory backdrop. With a budget of just USD 750k, the horror film by 26-year-old director Curry Barker has taken the internet by storm, raking in over <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boxofficemojo.com\/title\/tt37287335\/\" style=\"\">USD<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boxofficemojo.com\/title\/tt37287335\/\" style=\"\">175<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boxofficemojo.com\/title\/tt37287335\/\" style=\"\">mn<\/a> in the US alone. The movie stars faces that belie its low budget through new and welcome additions to the horror genre, each delivering stellar performances. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The plot: <\/strong>Bear (Michael Johnston), a lonely, unconfident man in his 20s, uses a store-bought wish in a desperate attempt to make his crush, Nikki (Inde Navarette), fall in love with him. After his wish comes true, Nikki becomes mindlessly obsessed with him \u2014 hence the title. The film explores themes of autonomy, consent, and loneliness, further emphasized through its eerie and discomfiting tone.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What we liked:<\/strong>Beyond its fictional premise, Obsession dissects the very real reality of the loss of one\u2019s autonomy \u2014 which is the true horror depicted. Barker uses a fictional lens to explore the psychological turmoil of a lack of consent, as the real Nikki fights to regain control of her body, apathetically ignored by Bear. The film\u2019s strength lies in its ability to bring such a complex issue to light through the use of fiction and horror.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Our only gripe \u2014 and our verdict: <\/strong>The pacing at times proved repetitive and slow. While it could be argued that the slow build-up provided necessary exposition, Barker could have utilized other elements to better engage his audience. While Obsession can simply be a thriller enjoyed on your next movie night, it also provides a thought-provoking look into deeper subject matter. The movie will have you laughing at the sheer absurdity of some scenes, while screaming in frustration at others. This new horror is not to be missed. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Friendly tip: <\/strong>Obsession contains scenes of graphic violence, gore, and disturbing imagery that may be unsettling for some viewers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WHERE TO FIND IT-<\/strong> You can watch Obsession at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/egy.voxcinemas.com\/movies\/obsession\" style=\"\">Vox Cinemas<\/a> at City Center Almaza, Mall of Egypt, and City Center Alexandria. 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It\u2019s a sharp reading of identity, social privilege, the existential fractures of contemporary life, and a rare break from the elegies and didactic politics of much contemporary Arabic fiction.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The plot:<\/strong> Saed Habjouqa is a man in his 30s of Circassian descent living in Amman. On the surface, he has everything his social class is supposed to want \u2014 a stable life, a promising career, a comfortable climb up the professional ladder. Then he discovers boxing. What starts as a passing curiosity deepens into genuine passion, pulling him toward a modest club in one of the city\u2019s eastern neighborhoods and into a world entirely unlike the one he has always known. He ends up torn between two lives, two versions of himself \u2014 inside the ring and out.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What we liked:<\/strong> The novel\u2019s greatest strength is its use of boxing as a lens for the human condition. Abu Taleb asks a question worth sitting with: what happens when you discover your real passion years into building a life that points the other way \u2014 do you have the courage to start again, or do you cling to the familiar out of fear? He offers no easy answers and wisely keeps his distance from the superhero archetype. His protagonist is an ordinary human being, full of fear, hesitation, and doubt.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Amman functions as a character in its own right.<\/strong> Abu Taleb draws on the well-known social and geographic divide between east and west Amman \u2014 not as a political thesis, but as lived experience. Between the bourgeois neighborhoods where Saed navigates his advertising career and the packed training halls across town, he sketches a precise portrait of the class differences that shape people, define their futures, and set the ceiling on their expectations. Direct, unpretentious prose \u2014 no literary performance, no labored description \u2014 lets the colloquial terms do their work.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Our verdict:<\/strong> The ending stumbles, but the novel remains a distinctive piece of work. 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Located at Regent\u2019s High Street outside of New Cairo\u2019s Regents Park compound, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/greatgreekgrilleg\/\" style=\"\">The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill<\/a> \u2014 a franchise of a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegreatgreekgrill.com\/our-story\" style=\"\">Las Vegas chain<\/a> born from a family business in 2015 \u2014 promises good ol\u2019 authentic Greek classics\u2026 but does it deliver?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>First things first, here\u2019s what to expect. <\/strong>The restaurant offers a casual dining experience, with a cozy indoor setup and a breezy outdoor dining area along High Street. We found our way to a table cleverly decorated with both Greek and Egyptian flags, and our friendly server handed us a pair of laminated double-sided menus. Speaking of, you\u2019ll find gyros, \u201cAthenian burgers,\u201d souvlakis, traditional Greek mezze \u2014 including tzatziki, naturally \u2014 salads, and a few enticing dessert options.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What we liked: <\/strong>We opted for dolmades (stuffed vine leaves), a chicken gyro, a beef gyro, feta fries, and lemon potatoes \u2014 as well as two machine sodas to down it all. The food took around 20 minutes to arrive, and we didn\u2019t wait a minute more to dig in. Despite arriving somewhat lukewarm, both gyros were delicious. The tzatziki was a little on the tangy side, but we didn\u2019t mind. Beef and chicken were both melt-in-your-mouth tender, and we thoroughly enjoyed them. The feta fries and the lemon potatoes proved to be the perfect sides, with the latter taking the cake. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What we didn\u2019t like: <\/strong>The dolmades were out of the running one bite in. The vine leaves were oddly chewy and left a peculiar aftertaste, which we flagged to our server. A bit of back and forth later to determine what the culprit may have been, it became clear that the vine leaves used were of the canned sort.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The verdict:<\/strong> If you\u2019re looking for a quick, casual Greek-style lunch or light dinner in a low-stakes setting, we\u2019d say The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is worth your time. Despite a hiccup with the dolmades, everything else was done right. If you\u2019re looking for a more elevated Greek dining experience, then you might want to sit this one out.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WHERE TO FIND IT- <\/strong>You can find The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/5Svq38Lb4r6JvvK57\" style=\"\">Regent\u2019s High Street<\/a> in New Cairo. You can also order through <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.talabat.com\/egypt\/restaurant\/1100039\/the-great-greek-mediterranean-grill?aid=9288\" style=\"\">Talabat<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\ud83d\udcb5 Per person:<\/strong> EGP 400-500<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\ud83e\ude91 Outdoor seating:<\/strong> Yes<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\ud83c\udf7a Alcohol<\/strong>: No<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\ud83e\uddbd Accessibility friendly:<\/strong> Yes<\/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\/enterprise-recommends\/\">Enterprise Recommends<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/food\/\">food<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/hot-and-fresh-out-of-the-kitchen\/\">Hot and Fresh Out of the Kitchen<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/tag\/worth-trying\/\">worth trying<\/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=\"711351\" 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=\"711351\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">6<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">WHAT TO LISTEN TO<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/06\/18\/bbcs-sidetracked-with-annie-and-nick-serves-up-pop-culture-gossip\/\">\r\n                            Keeping up with pop culture? 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tag-worth-a-listen wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> \ud83d\udc42 <strong>Think your pop culture fixation is getting out of hand?<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/audio\/brand\/p0gfmzbn\" style=\"\">Sidetracked with<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/audio\/brand\/p0gfmzbn\" style=\"\">Annie and Nick<\/a> is here to validate it. The BBC Sounds podcast dishes out 30-minute to one-hour episodes packed with the latest in pop culture, delivered through lighthearted conversation and sharp, timely humor. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What to expect:<\/strong> Music broadcasters and hosts Nick Grimshaw and Annie Macmanus bring their music obsession and easygoing chemistry to the show. The pair discuss new album releases, live performances, celebrity news, throwback records, and just about everything else in the pop music universe, alongside occasional musical guest interviews. As longtime friends off-air, their natural banter, personal anecdotes, and relaxed conversations are truly what define the podcast.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>During one <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/68yEnB12n24XwGJ8wWWL95?si=gUCOPye6TFmIi8xo6mAo0Q\" style=\"\">episode<\/a><\/strong><strong>, the hosts get into Madonna\u2019s latest and much-anticipated release and Coachella appearance. <\/strong>They dissect her current musical direction compared to her older, career-defining albums, debate Coachella\u2019s relevance then and now, weigh in on Sabrina Carpenter joining the pop icon on stage, and unpack why Nick has one-sided beef with Madonna \u2014 despite him arguably being her biggest fan. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What we liked:<\/strong> The episodes feel like a fun catch-up with friends about what\u2019s trending in pop culture, with a particular focus on music. Nick and Annie sprinkle their conversations with references that only true music aficionados are likely to catch. Their own peripheral involvement in the industry brings unique insights and plenty of entertaining stories. The episodes fly by as the pair get into the nitty gritty, often feeling like a listening version of the internet\u2019s most invested fan discussions \u2014 but with a touch more wit and a lot more restraint. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The verdict:<\/strong> Sidetracked lives up to its name, giving listeners permission to indulge in pop culture gossip. Charming hosts, sharp observations, industry insight \u2014 it's an easy, addictive listen for anyone who wants an entertaining digest of the latest music discourse and celebrity chatter.<\/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 tune in to Sidetracked on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/sidetracked-with-annie-and-nick\/id1708242412\" style=\"\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/56ajfwDQsMxJmWGbRR9O4j?si=efb80e2dd75842f6\" style=\"\">Spotify<\/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\/enterprise-recommends\/\">Enterprise Recommends<\/a>\n                <!-- 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CALENDAR<\/strong>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight:700;\">JUNE <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>7 April - 20 June (Tuesday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/beyondvangoghegypt.com\/\" style=\"\">Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at District 5 by Marakez in New Cairo. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>10 June - 1 July (Wednesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZZS4gYjLSW\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" style=\"\">Artozium<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at AUC New Cairo. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>13 - 27 June (Saturday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tazkarti.com\/#\/e\/1959\" style=\"\">One Mn In Your Pocket - Real Estate Training<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Tolip El Narges, New Cairo. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>13 June - 1 July (Saturday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZckmezsLl9\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" style=\"\">Miriam Hathout: Donkey-Full Summer<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Bugendai, O1 Mall in New Cairo. <\/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 June (Thursday): Public holiday in observance of Islamic New Year. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>18 June (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/Dr-Khaled-Ghattass_8369\" style=\"\">Dr. Khaled Ghattass<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Al Manara Main Hall. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>19 June (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/Disco_Misr_8494\" style=\"\">Disco Misr<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at The Village, Sheikh Zayed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>20 June (Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yacht-pilates.worldfitgym.info\/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnBLmZZOkf4uCFqbd1fWUy-7ZtnPS8TqkNX8OWg0rFkX5qU7RsOdKjpoq6Dmo_aem_xJzHgifSi9Rso-nyvSaG0g\" style=\"\">Yacht Pilates with World Fit Gym<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> in Alexandria. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>20 June (Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/Globally_Local_The_Stadium_2nd_Show_8361\" style=\"\">Mohamed Helmy\u2019s Globally Local 2nd Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Cairo Stadium.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>20 June (Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cairojazzclub.ticketsmarche.com\/en\/buy-step-1.html\" style=\"\">Mazeek and Black<\/a><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cairojazzclub.ticketsmarche.com\/en\/buy-step-1.html\" style=\"\">Theama<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at CJC 610. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21 June (Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tazkarti.com\/#\/e\/1920\" style=\"\">Medhat Saleh<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at the Cairo Opera House, Zamalek. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24 June (Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cairojazzclub.ticketsmarche.com\/en\/buy-step-1.html\" style=\"\">Al Nather<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at CJC 610.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24 June (Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tazkarti.com\/#\/events\/category\/112\" style=\"\">Decision Makers Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at the Grand Egyptian Museum. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>25 June (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DZSK4tojQff\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" style=\"\">Elissa<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Almasa Hotel in Nasr City.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26 June (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tazkarti.com\/#\/e\/1964\" style=\"\">Hamaki<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at El Arena.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26 June (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/The_Play_Festival_8366\" style=\"\">The Play Festival<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at City Gate, New Cairo. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26 June (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/Ain-Gamal_8462\" style=\"\">Ain Gamal Vol. 63<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at The Theater, Movenpick, 6th of October City. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27 June (Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/Tamer_Ashour_8448\" style=\"\">Tamer Ashour<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at The Mall of Mansoura. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27 June (Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DY7mvatiPa3\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" style=\"\">Daleela Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Townhall, District 5. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28-29 June (Sunday-Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tazkarti.com\/#\/e\/1965\" style=\"\">Omar Khairat<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at the Cairo Opera House, Zamalek. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>16 April - 30 June (Thursday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrifactory.com\/MarakezPyramidsHalfMarathon2026\" style=\"\">Early bird registration<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> for The Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon. <\/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;\">30 June (Tuesday): June 30th Revolution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">JULY<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1 July - 2 November (Wednesday-Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrifactory.com\/MarakezPyramidsHalfMarathon2026\" style=\"\">General registration<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> for The Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>6-20 July (Monday-Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bibalexofficial?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==\" style=\"\">Bibliotheca Alexandrina<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> International Book Fair. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>7-11 July (Tuesday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/Khayal-Mareed-Play_8475\" style=\"\">Khayal Mareed Play<\/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>10 July (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/Ghaiboba-Saleh-El-Nawawy_8419\" style=\"\">Ghaiboba by Saleh El Nawawy<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Teatro 90. <\/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;\">23 July (Thursday): July 23rd Revolution 1952. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>23 July (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/marwan-pablo-lege-cy_8418\" style=\"\">Marwan Pablo & Lege-Cy<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Porto Golf.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24 July (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketegypt.venflare.com\/events\/f4a9412f-a660-4b1c-ab3a-9d9c52ca1430?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnBzYfuqcM9PYLqJbbsZCQBpmsG7e1et8LyPp4T4RrKPeCLWjCBxPsLXlQazw_aem_n52JqQOboO9ObqSamn3HQQ\" style=\"\">Adriatique<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at the North Coast.<\/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;\">31 July (Friday): Shorelines Festival at Almaza Bay. <\/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;\">AUGUST <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>6 August (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drop.cobrand.com\/d\/Deephousebible\/NorthCoastEgypt?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnniKVGZnmEy6giYUct4GQi1YvIyrI2D-vIVgjmGl7MEL2Oz4Q0MT02YIRp64_aem_HPs6cgAoG_VrAvJgJXKosQ\" style=\"\">Deep House Bible<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at North Coast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>6-15 August (Thursday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZfz8YROD6k\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" style=\"\">The Garden Market<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Lakeyard, Hacienda Bay, North Coast. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>7 August (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/sherine_8310\" style=\"\">Sherine<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Porto Golf, Alamein City. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>7 August (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/cairokee_d_bay_8423\" style=\"\">Cairokee<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at D-Bay, North Coast. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21 August (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketegypt.venflare.com\/events\/d42c024a-96cd-447d-a666-b3f6ceff7055\" style=\"\">Black Coffee<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Cubix North Coast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">25 August (Thursday): Prophet Muhammad\u2019s Birthday. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">SEPTEMBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26 September (Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/FEENA-NEHKE_8341\" style=\"\">John Achkar\u2019s Feena Nehke<\/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:700;\">OCTOBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">1-4 October (Thursday-Sunday): She Arts festival across Cairo and Alexandria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">6 October (Tuesday): Armed Forces Day. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>15-23 October (Thursday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DUni9bPCA27\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" style=\"\">El Gouna Film Festival<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24 October (Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarche.com\/event\/Blue_8037\" style=\"\">Blue 25th Anniversary Tour<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at New Capital.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28-31 October (Wednesday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/egypt.cheese.festival?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==\" style=\"\">Egypt\u2019s Cheese Festival<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at Al Horreya Garden, Zamalek. <\/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;\">NOVEMBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>5 November (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.galadedanza.com\/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnzqi-cOFVtVHKvgJci0B3qAf0opKYM4HBX7BDKsy8DG8sD9NUBoJEawlz4s8_aem_PcS8C0Vb038qEC6bMsUh3g\" style=\"\">Gala De Danza<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at the Grand Egyptian Museum. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-20 November (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciff.org.eg\/en\" style=\"\">Cairo International Film Festival<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28 November (Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketegypt.venflare.com\/events\/6f9c1782-c4d5-4f9a-b2b1-29372e2bdda9\" style=\"\">Shakira<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> at the Pyramids of Giza.<\/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;\">DECEMBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-12 December (Friday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrifactory.com\/MarakezPyramidsHalfMarathon2026\" style=\"\">The<\/a><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrifactory.com\/MarakezPyramidsHalfMarathon2026\" style=\"\">Marakez<\/a><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrifactory.com\/MarakezPyramidsHalfMarathon2026\" 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