Resurgence of Papyrus plant poses potential ecological benefits
The plant, most famed for its uses in Ancient Egypt as paper,…
A survivor of ‘restriction attempts’, Al-Fan Midan receives monthly culture ministry grant
Just three months after festival organisers were arrested, accused of violating the…
Gamal Abdel Nasser museum to open in 2015
Ministry of Culture to convert former president’s residence into museum displaying furniture,…
With no words, master mime says it all
Nabil, Egypt’s first pantomime artist, has been ranked among the best 20…
In Pictures: Behind the scenes at Khan el-Kahlili
The streets of Khan el-Kahlili glitter with baubles – necklaces, rings, earrings,…
‘As if I brought it on myself’
Egyptian women share stories of gender discrimination, harassment, and abuse on BuSSy's…
Exhibit celebrates mobile phone photography
Photopia selected the photos from more than 1,000 submitted by more than…
Breaking bread together
Christian Church is providing free dinner for fasting Muslims each Friday and…
Post-Revolution, blasphemy convictions increase – and get more personal
Once reserved for public figures, blasphemy charges now levied between friends and…
Putting a face on the ‘Humans of Cairo’
The photography project is one of hundreds inspired by “Humans of New…