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How the World Cup is boosting the Arab hospitality sector

Owing to time-zone differences, the tournament is creating a new spending cycle for cafés and restaurants in Arab cities

Mohamed Sharki 29 June 2026

The historic Greek café "Sofianopoulo" from the colonial era in Alexandria.

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Alexandria’s old-world charm lives on in its khawagat cafés

Founded by foreigners and frequented by politicians, film stars, poets, and intellectuals, some of the landmark cafés in this iconic Egyptian city have stories to tell.

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Egyptians cut back on expenses, but not on their coffee

Despite a fumbling economy, the quaint Egyptian café has never been busier. Their success is part of a much wider story.

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A view of the entrance to Cafe Riche in Cairo. (Photo Credit: Twitter)

Cairo’s Social Landmark Where Time Has Stood Still

Local artwork lines the walls in the narrow main corridor and the charming table arrangements are made up of the ever-so-common tiny wooden chairs, checked red and white tablecloths, and, as an added…

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