This Sourcebook is part of the Year of the Scarab theme for 2001, and was part of a tie in with the release of Mummy: the Resurrection. Other books in the line included:
Werewolf: the Apocalypse - Rage Across Egypt, Mage: The Ascension - Lost Paths: Ahl-i-Batin & Taftâni, Hunter: the Reckoning - Hunter: Holy War, Vampire: the Dark Ages - Veil of Night
Cairo by Night was written by C.A. Suleiman with project consultation from Khaldoun Khelil. It was developed by Justin Achilli and published February 11th, 2002 for White Wolf Game Studios.