President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi recognised Helm and its inclusion champions at Egypt Forum 2026 under the ‘Egypt’s Future Makers’ initiative, marking 15 years of the organisation’s work to advance the inclusion of persons with disabilities. scenenow.com/News/El-Sisi-Ho…

Orascom Pyramids Entertainment has launched a free AI-powered virtual assistant on WhatsApp for visitors to the Giza Pyramids Plateau, providing practical information before arrival and throughout a visit. scenenow.com/News/AI-WhatsAp…

The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development will launch an interactive map of national and development projects on its official website, allowing users to explore planned initiatives across Egypt’s governorates. scenenow.com/News/Interactiv…

Winter operating hours will take effect from Friday, October 30th, alongside the seasonal clock change that will move clocks back by one hour at midnight on Thursday, October 29th. scenenow.com/News/Egypt-to-C…

The public sector minimum monthly wage is targeted to reach EGP 15,000 by the end of the 2029/30 fiscal year, up from EGP 8,000 as of July 2026. Around 4.5 million employees across the administrative apparatus are expected to be covered by the increase. scenenow.com/News/Public-Sec…

Egyptian car license plates have officially found a new way to get around Cairo, and this time they're hanging off your shoulder. Created by Cairo-based brand 69 R7r7a, the Car Banner is a one-of-one crossbody bag turning number plates into an accessory. scenenow.com/Society/This-De…

October bridge, Ghostly Kisses, and the ‘golden days of Chili’s’. This is Cairo According to: Haya Khairat. The director tells us her favourite spots in Heliopolis, memories of 6th of October Bridge, and breaks down the diversity of Cairo’s architecture. scenenow.com/Society/Cairo-A…

Fixed internet providers have been directed to double the monthly data allowance of their basic package from 50 GB to 100 GB without increasing its EGP 150 subscription price. scenenow.com/News/Basic-Fixe…

Egyptian police have seized 521 artefacts dating to the Pharaonic, Greek and Roman periods in Minya Governorate and arrested two men on suspicion of illegal antiquities trading. scenenow.com/News/Police-Sei…

So, what are we getting up to this Halloween? Here’s your guide to what’s happening around town, from spooky parties to all kinds of creepy surprises. scenenow.com/Society/The-Ult…

The minimum monthly pension will rise to EGP 2,080 in January 2027, up from EGP 1,755, according to National Organization for Social Insurance head Gamal Awad. scenenow.com/News/Minimum-Pe…

Private investment now accounts for around 65% of total investments, up from previous averages of between 40% and 45%, according to Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh. scenenow.com/News/Private-In…

More than ten years in the making, Ali Zaraay's 'Crawling on the Dust' documentary photography project will open to the public on October 28th at Zamalek's Ubuntu Gallery in an exhibition curated by Farah Hallaba. scenenow.com/ArtsAndCulture/…

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said any Egyptian military role in support of Saudi Arabia would be limited to defending the kingdom’s territory and borders and would not include attacks on Yemen. scenenow.com/News/El-Sisi-Sa…

Passengers can now book train tickets up to 15 days before departure, following an update by the National Authority for Egyptian Railways. scenenow.com/News/Train-Tick…

In a familiar living room in Dokki, photographer Farida Mahdy takes a portrait with her grandmother, Ehsan, wearing the engagement dress Ehsan wore in the late 1960s. scenenow.com/ArtsAndCulture/…

Evening shifts in primary schools will be phased out by September 2027, with preparatory schools set to follow in 2028 and secondary schools in 2029. scenenow.com/News/Evening-Sh…

Talaat Moustafa Group has signed an agreement with the state to develop four mixed-use projects across East Cairo, Alexandria and the North Coast, with total targeted investment of around EGP 11 trillion. scenenow.com/News/Talaat-Mou…

Middle East Archive's latest photography book 'Cairo Portraits', combines the photos American photographer Stefan Ruiz took in Cairo in 2003 with the 20th century works of Armenian-Egyptian studio photographer Artin Sarafian. scenenow.com/ArtsAndCulture/…

The National Council for Childhood and Motherhood and Ahl Masr Foundation are set to sign a cooperation protocol focused on protecting children from burn injuries and supporting young burn survivors. scenenow.com/News/New-Protoc…