Openings8OctoberMR1 Hotels and Giza Downtown, GizaCairoScene reports that beauty retailer Sephora is set to open its first store in Egypt at MR1 Hotels and Giza Downtown, an upcoming mixed-use development. No opening date has been given.
City5NovemberThe Cabinet has approved a draft decree giving owners six more months, starting 5 November 2026, to apply to settle certain building violations, plus a six-month extension for regularising state land.
Events9OctoberGiza Plateau, near the Pyramids of GizaStarlight, a new festival from Serbia's EXIT, holds its first edition this weekend with two main nights by the Giza Pyramids on 9 and 10 October, plus opening and closing parties in Cairo.
News9OctoberThe Egyptian Meteorological Authority expects autumn weather on Friday 9 October, with mist on roads early in the morning, rain on the north coast and a small chance of light rain reaching Greater Cairo.
News8OctoberFitch Ratings has affirmed Egypt's credit rating at B with a stable outlook. The Ministry of Finance said the economy grew 5.1 percent in the 2025/2026 fiscal year and the budget deficit fell to 5.8 percent.