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Historic Cairo is about to get a very different kind of vibe. A huge new lifestyle and entertainment destination called Citadel Plaza will rise on on Mokattam Hill beside Salah Al-Din Citadel, overlooking one of the city’s oldest districts. Plans for this 60,000 sqm project include hotels, restaurants, cinemas, shopping areas, and entertainment spaces. If you’re worried about a huge plaza not blending well with the historic buildings around the Citadel, the team behind the project says the design takes inspiration from the surrounding areas to help the complex fit more naturally into the scenery. Developers expect Phase 1 to...

If you’ve ever hesitated before asking an AI assistant something personal, WhatsApp is about to release a new feature that might make those chats feel a lot more comfortable. Incognito Chat is a new private mode for AI conversations on WhatsApp and Meta AI app. The feature focuses on privacy, especially for people using AI for sensitive topics like finances, health questions, work issues, or personal decisions. According to Meta, conversations inside Incognito Chat stay completely private. The company says nobody else can view the chats, including the company itself. Messages are not stored, and chats disappear automatically by default....

The FIFA World Cup always takes over everything else happening that year. Now the 2026 edition has a huge surprise for music fans too. Nobody knows yet which national teams will battle for the trophy in the final, but FIFA has just revealed who’s taking the stage for the halftime show and the lineup is massive. BTS, Madonna, and Shakira will co-headline the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show on July 19 at New York-New Jersey Stadium. Shakira is also returning to the World Cup with brand-new music. The singer will release a new FIFA anthem called Dai Dai...

Shakira is officially back in her FIFA World Cup era, and football fans already know what that means for summer playlists. The Colombian superstar just teased fans on Instagram with a brand-new anthem called Dai Dai. The track drops on May 14 ahead of the tournament and features Nigerian singer Burna Boy. The teaser is already blowing up online. Since hitting social media, the publication has pulled in more than 2 million likes, and the catchy chant already feels impossible to get out of your head before the tournament even begins. View this post on Instagram A post shared by...

If you’ve ever wanted to be part of a worldwide running event, this is your chance. And no long-haul travel required. On May 23, 2026, thousands of runners across the globe will hit the streets at the same time in one of the biggest synchronized races in the world: One Run. This year, the scale is huge: 110+ cities already joined, 15 time zones, and 250,000+ participants expected. Whether you're running through streets in the GCC or along scenic routes in Asia, you can be part of a global movement happening in real time. The event brings together participants in...

The group chats are about to get busy. Between massive live performances, summer concerts, and some long-awaited returns to the stage, Egypt’s concert calendar is packed with reasons to go out. Whether you're into orchestra nights, Arabic hits, or huge singalong moments, there’s something happening that’s worth adding to your plans. Here’s what’s coming up, and what people are actually talking about. Upcoming Concerts in Egypt 2026 Andrea Bocelli May 26, City of Arts and Culture, New Administrative Capital, 9pm This is easily one of the biggest concerts in Egypt this season. Andrea Bocelli arrives in Cairo with his Romanza...

Getting from one place to another by plane takes time: airport, flight, passport control. You want to stay comfortable and still look good, maybe even snap a photo or two. Adidas and Saudia have released a travel-focused clothing line for moments like this. The “Made to Fly” collection launched on April 20. The collection includes a tracksuit that's ideal for airport walks, long hours on a plane, and waiting in passport control. As seen in the promo photos, it comes in four colors: black, dark green, deep red, and off-white. The design features subtle aviation-inspired details and Saudia logo. If...

Something new is coming out of Cairo’s factories, and it’s not textiles or steel. A homegrown company, Raedbots, has started building factory robots locally instead of relying on imports. It focuses on machines used in everyday industrial work, including welding, packaging, and moving materials inside factories. The company is part of the NVIDIA Inception programme and also works with the Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center under Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. Everything from hardware and electronics to control systems and AI software is developed in-house. The robots use AI to adjust how tasks are carried out, which helps...

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...

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...