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9,000 Midwives to Be Trained in Egypt by 2028 to Reduce Cesarean Rates

The programme aims to help reduce caesarean birth rates, which reached 79% in the 2025 family survey.

Pasqal & Eleven Ventures Form Saudi Quantum Computing Joint Venture

France-based Pasqal and Saudi investment platform Eleven Ventures have agreed to establish Pasqal Arabia, a commercial joint venture to deploy a…

UAE Geospatial AI Firm Stellaria Raises $6.8 Million Seed Round

UAE-based Stellaria has raised $6.8 million at a $114 million valuation to scale its AI operating system for geospatial intelligence across defe…

Partial Lunar Eclipse to Be Visible Across Egypt on August 28th

Earth’s shadow will cover most of the Moon during the August 28th eclipse, with visibility varying across Egypt.

Jamie Jones to Play on Egypt's North Coast September 4th

The globally-acclaimed Welsh DJ/producer is set to headline the closing party at Kiki's White Beach, joined by Egyptian mainstay Misty and up-an…

MSMEDA & Startup Egypt Partner to Expand Support for Startups

The agreement will give Egyptian startups access to financing, technical assistance, training and institutional support.

Chinese Tech Giant Baidu’s Driverless Apollo Go Joins Uber in Dubai

Riders in selected parts of Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim can now book Baidu’s fully driverless Apollo Go robotaxis through Uber.

UAE Fintech Fasset Reaches $1B Valuation After $68M Series C Round

Led by Japan's SBI Group, the funding round takes the stablecoin neobanking platform into unicorn territory.

CIB Gets Preliminary Approval for New Digital Bank ‘yomo’

The Central Bank of Egypt has granted preliminary approval for CIB-backed yomo, moving the digital bank into its next stage of preparation.

'Thikra' Carries AlUla’s Ancestral Tales onto the Global Dance Stage

'Thikra: Night of Remembering' was created by award-winning choreographer Akram Khan and renowned Saudi artist Manal Al-Dowayan.

Riyadh Fashion Week 2026 Opens Applications to Designers

Designers can apply through the official Riyadh Fashion Week website.

Your Best Friend's PowerPoint Presentation Might Just Find You a Date

Your friends know things about you no dating profile will ever capture, and at this Dubai event they get five minutes and a screen to say them o…

REVIEW: ‘The Stories’ That We Must Tell

The photograph with President Nasser, formerly a source of pride, becomes a persistent reminder of unachieved dreams.

ASH Wants to Redefine What Egyptian Menswear Can Look Like

Egyptian actor Asser Yassin joins Islam Yassin and Seif Shimy to launch ASH, a menswear label built around restraint, experience and quiet confi…

Independent Homeware Brands Worth Setting the Table For

Meet the independent homeware brands turning everyday objects into pieces worth talking about, from hand-painted ceramics and textiles to sculpt…

Emel Mathlouthi: On Finding Power in Music and Purpose in Activism

The Tunisian revolutionary singer opens up about her approach to storytelling and what success means to her.

Sunken Cities of Egypt Exhibition Heads to Chicago

A total of 275 artefacts from Egypt's submerged ancient cities will go on display in 2027.

USD 4.5 Billion Refinery Programme Targets Lower Fuel Imports

The investment forms part of Egypt's 2026/27 energy plan to boost local production.