What to do in Cairo

Looking for where to go for Sham El-Nessim in Egypt? Whether you’re planning a quick escape or a relaxed long weekend, this is one of the best times of year to step out of Cairo and enjoy a change of pace. From beach breaks to nature retreats, there are plenty of easy staycation options just a short drive away. Sham El-Nessim is one of Egypt’s oldest and most unique national holidays. Meaning “smelling the breeze,” it dates back over 4,500 years to ancient Egypt, originally celebrated as a spring festival. Today, it’s still widely observed across the country, bringing people...

Imagine logging into your favorite game, only to find that it’s no longer available. For millions of players in Egypt, that’s the new reality. This week, the Supreme Council for Media Regulation announced a full ban on Roblox, leaving fans wondering what happened and why the popular platform is now out of reach. The company has reached out to Egypt’s authorities, hoping to talk things through and possibly restore access. Despite Roblox’s attempts to adjust and limit certain features and even introducing mandatory age verification for chat features, it wasn’t enough to satisfy Egyptian authorities, and now the platform is...

Working conditions for women are gradually changing for better, and in Egypt, recent policy updates have already led to a visible result. According to the Women, Business and the Law 2026 report by the World Bank, the country now ranks 10 places higher, with its score improving after recent legal changes. Most of the progress comes from Labour Law No. 14 of 2025, which adds new protections and benefits for women in the workplace: Maternity leave is now four months Employers cannot fire someone during pregnancy or maternity leave Companies with 100 or more women must provide childcare through nurseries...

Ever wanted to walk straight into a painting instead of just looking at it? You actually can. “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” has arrived at District 5 by Marakez in New Cairo, bringing one of the world’s most talked-about digital art shows to the city. The exhibition has already toured across North America, Europe, and Asia. Now it’s Egypt's turn. Inside, you'll find more than 300 works by Vincent van Gogh. But there are no frames here. Instead, projections cover the walls and floors, pulling visitors into each scene as paintings change. You'll spend more than an hour inside...