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GLC Paints, Portugal’s embassy collaborate to launch Arabic version of alphabet for colour blind
GLC Paints launched the Arabic version of ColorAdd, the alphabet for the colour blind, in collaboration with the Portuguese embassy, and as one of its several corporate social responsibility programs. ColorAdd helps those with colour blindness, which affects 8% of males worldwide, identify the colour and get along with their daily lives. The launch took …
Seventh K-Movie Nights to begin at Zamalek Cinema on Thursday
For the first time, directors of the four movies will be invited to attend the screening of their movies, which will be followed by an open discussion with the audience in order to answer any questions they may have regarding the content of their films.
Spanish Embassy celebrates World Heritage Day with a public exhibition in Zamalek
The exhibition will be showcased until 30 November.
US Embassy in Cairo supports 44th Cairo International Film Festival
The statement added that the embassy is partnering with Film Independent — an esteemed Los Angeles-based film and arts organisation — to sponsor American documentary film screenings, panel discussions with American filmmakers and producers, and a cinematography workshop led by Hollywood cinematographer Irvin Liu at the festival.
The Egyptian Museum celebrates its 120th anniversary with a temporary exhibition
Moamen Othman — Head of the Museums Sector at the Supreme Council of Antiquities — explained that the exhibition will continue for a month to display a group of rare artefacts that are being displayed for the first time at the entrance to the museum, including the lid of a wooden coffin from the late period of a woman named Isis-Wort and her mummy.
Sharm El-Sheikh Museum hosts ‘Egypt and Its Environmental Legacy’ exhibition on sidelines of COP27
Ali Omar stressed that temporary exhibitions are a channel of communication for various age groups to shed light on various societal issues, By displaying relevant artefacts, including their content and value, they contribute to raising tourism and archaeological awareness and contribute to community participation in the issues raised.
Art and media play important role to raise climate awareness: Mahmoud Mohieldin
Sharm El-Sheikh – Mahmoud Mohieldin, UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for Egypt, confirmed the important role of art and media in raising awareness about climate issues. His remarks came during his participation in a session about the role of art in addressing climate change on the first day of COP27, with the participation of Hala …
I am not concerned about competition in music industry, social media is bit exaggerated: Wael Jassar
‘I respect my fans and I don’t like so-called “Mahraganat”
Two new halls opened at the Royal Chariots Museum on the anniversary of its opening
Othman said that the first hall includes a group of antiques and jewellery that belonged to the Alawite family, some of which are being displayed for the first time.
Royal Jewellery Museum celebrates its 36th anniversary
Museum launches archaeological and artistic exhibition, documentary film about Princess Fatima Haider
31st Arab Music Festival sees largest participation of non-Egyptian singers ever: Director Jihan Morsi
Arab stars Ramy Ayach, Diana Haddad, and Assi El-Hillani waived their wages in festival
31st Arab Music Festival: 39 concerts performed by 99 artists from 9 countries
“I thank Egyptian Minister of Culture Nevine Al-Kilani for her continuous support to the festival in a manner befitting Egypt and its ancient artistic civilization,” he said. “I would also like to thank all those in charge of the festival, as well as the artists and musicians, who responded to the festival’s call with passion and love.”
Red Sea International Film Festival unveils Arab Shorts in Competition
Second edition selection of the Red Sea International Film Festival Shorts in Competition present rarely-told, compelling stories of the lives of the people and places in the Arab World
Red Sea International Film Festival announces first slate of films for second edition
Red Sea International Film Festival impressive line-up features 11 world premieres and 5 international premieres.
From 20 to 23 October: D-CAF pushes boundaries of dance and performance with groundbreaking shows
From 20 to 23 October, D-CAF’s special events program will present workshops, screenings, and performances shedding light on dance and theater in all their forms. The events will explore the intersection of live performance and new media, alternative forms of theater, and how artists can push the boundaries of genre and discipline to create memorable …
Japanese director Naomi Kawase to preside over International Competition’s jury at CIFF
Festival President Hussein Fahmy welcomed the participation of Kawase, confirming her role to lead the international competition’s jury as a valued addition to the activities of the coming edition. Fahmy added that Kawase has a distinguished career and possesses great experience that qualified her to obtain prestigious awards from various international festivals.
Disney on Ice shows to kick-off in December at Cairo International Stadium
During a press conference held in Cairo on Sunday to announce the return of the Disney on Ice shows after an absence of about 15 years, CEO of the ETPB Amr Al-Kadi explained that entertainment is one of the most profitable activities in the world economically and is receiving great attention, referring to Egypt’s new media strategy that was prepared by the ministry with a specialised international coalition in 2021 to promote the Egyptian tourist destination.
D-CAF celebrates its tenth anniversary with over 20 groundbreaking performances and exhibitions
This year’s line-up features more than 20 works by artists of over 10 nationalities, including D-CAF’s first performance piece from Burkina Faso
1st Al-Dau International Festival of Arts kicks off in Hurghada
Idea of festival is inspired of Red Sea’s historical role in international trade
Second edition of 48Hr Film Challenge announces 2 winners of the Challenge and Networking Meetings
48Hr Film Challenge is a collaboration between The Alliance Française of Saudi Arabia, The Consulate General of France in Jeddah, VOX cinemas, and the Red Sea International Film Festival
Saudi culture has kept pace with modern life thanks to courage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman: Mohammed Abdu
Egypt lives is prosperity and security under President Al-Sisi, and my heart is with its army and people
Red Sea International Film Festival restores renowned classic films
Red Sea International Film Festival will restore and screen the classic Arab films Watch Out for Zouzou and Gharam fil Karnak
Egypt launches pilot program to teach Chinese in middle schools
In September 2020, China and Egypt signed MoU to teach Chinese as an optional second foreign language in Egyptian primary and secondary schools
Egypt celebrates 200 years of decoding ancient hieroglyphs
The Rosetta Stone is one of the main keys that helped to decipher the Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and the genesis of Egyptology.
K-pop creates mutual understanding between South Korea, Egypt: Korean Cultural Center
Sung-ho said that the Korean Cultural Center will continue holding K-pop events in order to offer fans in Egypt the chance to taste and experience the passion, richness of Korean pop culture.
Red Sea Film Festival aims to support Saudi youth, cinema: Mohammed Al-Turki
Festival seeks to screen largest possible number of films that suit Saudi audience’s artistic taste
The Woman King is more than an action movie – it shines a light on the women warriors of Benin
A real-life queen has, in the past decade, been restored in both history books and the hearts of the people of Benin. Queen Tassi Hangbé reigned from 1716 to 1718 and is sometimes credited as founding the corps.
Services of the Giza plateau to be developed and to operate clean energy systems and electric buses, within framework of cooperation between Orascom Pyramids Entertainment, Supreme Council of Antiquities 
Start of the pilot operation of the main gates on Fayoum Road, the International Restaurants Center, the opening of Khufu Restaurant, the trial launch of excursions for groups and individuals, operation of electric buses and seven stops in the Giza plateau fitted with complete services for visitors, as well as operating parking to the Visitor’s Centre station.
Cred signs platinum sponsorship contract for Cairo Drama Festival with Acting Professions Syndicate
The festival will be held on 21 September at the Al-Manara International Conference Centre in Al-Moshir Tantawy Axis in New Cairo and will be organised by the syndicate and headed by the iconic Yehia Al-Fakharany,
16 Arab films participate in Venice Film Festival, including six in official competition
‘Exodus’ wins Audience Award, Egyptian film ‘My Intimate Friend’ raises controversy