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Ali, The Goat, and Ibrahim participates at AFAC Film Week
The week is organised by an independent organisation that aims to qualify young Sudanese talents and educate them with the field of filmmaking
Remains of residential city found in Minya
This fact suggests that the archaeological site beside Al-Nassara necropolis was a monks complex, says Al-Semestawi,
Government spends EGP 2.5bn to develop museums, archaeological sites
Government hopes to increase the inflow of tourist to Egypt during the current fiscal year and increase the numbers to 10 million tourists
“Bent Al Masarwa” feminist band fund raises for their album
The songs are written from real stories shared by oppressed women in Upper Egypt, who have been subjected to different forms of assaults.
The unseen sides of Egypt
The top 10 pictures posted on Instagram by amateur photographers
A Mobile Application Uses New Technology to Promote Nubian Language
Aiming to revive the Nubian language and promote its distinguished heritage and culture, Momen Taloush, a software programmer, released the first Nubian application, Nubi, that was downloaded by thousands of mobile users all over Egypt. “The whole thing started when I realized that a big number of Nubian people, especially those who live in Cairo …
The Top 100 Arab Celebrities
This year, Forbes Middle East reveals its Top 100 Arab Celebrities for the first time, looking at the popularity and influence of actors, singers and TV personalities from across the region.
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“Despacito” singer Luis Fonsi to perform in Arco’s concert in North Coast along with Nicole Saba
Arco, a pioneer in the field of real estate development and the establishment of residential projects and commercial and tourist resorts in the Egyptian market, is organising the biggest party in the North Coast next Friday to mark the anniversary of the start of the sale of the first phase of the City Stars North …
“A day for women” participates in 20th African Cinema Festival
Egypt joins the list of participating countries at the African Cinema Festival in its 20 round, taking place in Khouribga, Morocco in September. “Youm Lel Setat” (A Day For Women) for director Kamla Abu Zekry compete with other African films for the first award which holds the name of the prominent African Senegalese film director …
New ‘Best documentary’ category added to 2017 Annual Critics Awards
A new sixth category has been added to the upcoming 2017 Annual Critics Awards. The annual awards organised by the Arab Cinema Center (ACC) will add a new category for the best documentary. ACC announced the addition of the latest categories in a press release, adding that it offers a new service on its website …
New artefacts transferred to Grand Egyptian Museum
The transported blocks are engraved with pictures of women holding offerings while practising religious rituals in a temple
Third Edition of Cairo Comix Festival launches in September
The event aims to update all sides with the latest modernised forms of comics on both local and international levels
Egypt’s citadels planned to creatively attract tourists
Red Sea’s Ottoman citadel to be opened to public while Salah Al-Din’s hosts “Culturama”
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‘Starve Your Dog’ in Zawya in its first public screening
The movie is a part of a trilogy that tackles Morocco’s social and political scene
New book reveals secrets of late Mohamed Naguib’s life
“Al-Gomhoreya” reveals hidden secrets for the first time about Naguib’s short-lived presidency
New museum to be opened in Marsa Matruh
The museum is a part of a public library and to display 1000 relics that have been discovered through different eras
Ministries of Antiquities, Endowments restore Anji Hanem Mosque
The renovation is funded by a donor who is only responsible for financing the process until the ramshackled building is fully restored
“Looking For Om Kalthoum” participates at 74th Venice Film Festival
The film highlight the prominent singer’s power in breaking social boundaries and her participation in the political scene
Loyal Egyptian fans of Chester Bennington commemorate his life
He has changed my life, and I’m forever grateful. Every success that I have come to achieve in my life due to his lyrics and songs, says one fan
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Authorities prevent smuggling 204 ancient coins into Egypt
The coins belong to different historical eras and were coming from Dubai
Coptic inscriptions accidentally discovered at ancient monastery
The discovered walls are frescoes, and they portray angels and saints with Coptic religious inscriptions curved beneath them
Jaziah: first female photography team in Upper Egypt named over ancient Arab princess
People still portray Upper Egypt districts as savage basic places where females have a limited access to education until they get married so they are forced to stay at home; says founder
The unseen sides of Egypt
The top 10 pictures posted on Instagram by amateur photographers
National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation receives 453 artefacts
Before displaying, the artefacts shall be subjected to first aid restoration and documentation
Indian Embassy in Cairo celebrates release of 500th issue of “Sawtul Hind”
Sawtul Hind chronicled history and noted how our ancient civilizations grew around noble rivers far apart but were united by the seas, says Indian ambassador to Egypt
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Shoukry asserts Egypt’s support for UN envoy initiative towards solution in Yemen
The UN envoy earlier proposed a plan to involve neutral parties to solve the Yemeni conflict
Wahet El-Ghoroub: history featured between the novel and series
While the novel focused on the political turmoil during Oraby’s era, the TV series portrayed the change in human nature
5 musicians whose acting skills are probably worse than you think
How Germany is boosting women’s careers in culture and the media
Martin’s Beach Club takes over Sahel summer days
For three years now, the combination of the pure blue sea, with the white soul cleansing sand, and the musical background that refreshes one’s exhausted soul has been the perfect recipe for Sahel (North Coast) attendees to have the impeccable unforgettable summer at Martin’s Beach Club. Located this year at BO Islands in Sidi Abdel …