Latest in Tag: Downtown Highlight
Latest in Tag: Downtown
Historical building partially collapses in downtown Cairo, 18 rescued so far
Two earlier demolition decisions were issued for building but not implemented, says Cairo Governorate
City Edge sells first phase of Downtown New Alamein in less than a week
Sales for first phase reached EGP 700m
Moderate turnout at Zamalek, Downtown polling stations
‘I do it for Al-Sisi to allow him to complete his achievements,” say president’s supporters
Al Ismaelia for Real Estate inaugurates La Viennoise building in Downtown
Al Ismaelia for Real Estate Investment inaugurated on Saturday La Viennoise building, the first environmentally friendly historical building in Downtown Cairo. In the attendance of Ibrahim Mahlab, assistant to the president for strategic and national projects, and the deputy governor of Cairo, Al Ismaelia inaugurated La Viennoise building after its development according to the latest …
Egyptians warmly embrace downtown’s new book stands
Almost a week has passed since the free book stand initiative began in some of downtown’s most crowded streets, Alfy Pedestrian Boulevard and Emad El-Din street. Yet, their popularity increases with each passing day as people passionately embrace the books. “Take one book and leave another” reads the sign atop wooden stand on Alfy …
NOUH finalises registration of heritage buildings in Downtown
Each building acquires the requirements of the NOUH approved by the SCPUD and the requirements of preserving Khedival Cairo as a heritage area
Second phase of renovating downtown buildings starts
The process starts with the “challenging” Khedive building due to its high importance
Cairo Jazz Festival: between remixed classics and new hit solos
The 8th edition of Cairo Jazz Festival opened its doors for music lovers to explore jazz like they never knew before
Police officer injured in armed attack on CIB branch in Cairo
The attacker tried to storm the bank and used a gun to shoot 2 officers, says Interior Ministry
In Video: Blockades in downtown Cairo removed
Video by Asmaa Gamal Editing by Omar Korashi
Mobile traders threaten to close their shops in protest of security crackdowns
We demand the government allow us 60 days to legalise our status, a law must be enacted to regulate the sector, says Mobile Traders Division CEO
Downtown Fonts: Cairo’s ambassador of calligraphy
“Fonts, like buildings, theatre, and songs, are a reflection of the society and culture that created them,” says chairman
Regeni was killed in a house in downtown Cairo: source
We are not so ‘naive’ to kill a young Italian and throw away his body on the day of a minister’s visit, says Egyptian ambassador to Rome
Egypt to vacate Mogamma mid-2017 to ease traffic downtown: Cairo Governor
Talks with international companies to commercially use the building, says government official
The downtown kids
The downtown kids were running about the streets, creating sandstorms with their kicking and shoving. They were panting, sweating, kicking about a flattened can of coca cola. This game of football was held twice a week and the losers were to abide to whatever dare the winning team gave them. Sometimes they’d split themselves girls …
Honouring Mohamed Mahmoud
“In the name of those who unjustly died in defence of an idea and in pursuit of a dream” Four years have passed since 19 November 2011 when the events of Mohamed Mahmoud Street in downtown Cairo broke out. Perhaps it is too late to wallow in the futility of nostalgia or to merely mourn …
Fire in Attaba destroys commercial building
Two injured in the fire were transferred to hospital
In Pictures: Ramadan’s holy spirit revives Al-Hussein’s uniqueness
Some of those fasting have their meal in the famous restaurants of the area; others bring their meal and eat on streets and pavements.
In Pictures: Juices hit the streets of Cairo with summer season
With summer just a stone’s throw away, Cairo’s crowded streets sometimes reach unbearable limits. Yet its unique tastes never fail at adding colours of joy for citizens. A simple walk in Downtown Cairo or nearby places can lead to street vendors standing with large glass-canisters clutched to their chests on one side, and a stand …
D-caf: The contemporary advocate of downtown returns
This year, the festival brought a new idea that brings out arts’ social responsibility.
In Video: Witness to the killing of Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh
Video by Mohamed Khokha
Protesters with Molotov cocktails dispersed with live ammunition in downtown Cairo
Some protesters were caught as they fled the scene, and violently beaten by non-uniformed men
The survival strategies of Downtown’s bookstores
In Downtown’s busy streets, Cairo’s oldest bookshops still endure: a look at how they started and where they are now
A parking lady or a hero?
Om Heba follows in her husband’s path and believes in equality between women and men in work
Update: Clashes between protesters, police leave 2 dead in Matariya
Police arrest 12; blast in downtown, with no injuries
Prosecutor orders investigation into Downtown bombing
Bomb explosion hits Ramses Street, Sinai-Jordan gas pipeline exploded
Hacking like Egyptians
After juggling between spaces, “Cairo Hackerspace” settles in studio at Townhouse Gallery
Government outfits kiosks for street vendors to transform them into small merchants: PM
North Coast development, social housing, employment, Downtown Cairo, and roads project top Mehleb’s priorities this week
International conference to revive Downtown as heritage area via presidential commission
The government is set to hold an international conference, commissioned by President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, to revive Downtown Cairo as an important Middle Eastern heritage area after transferring street vendors to a new location. Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb said in a press statement Wednesday that “the state recovered the Downtown area from street vendors” and …
State to relocate vendors from downtown Cairo
Cairo governorate aiming to relocate street vendors within next four months