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Cairo is a vast, complex city and it takes a lot to…
The fading shine of Egypt’s copper artisans
The copper business has a long history in Egypt. At the time…
10 Mahmoud Bassiouny: creating a new artistic community
“The idea is to have an alternative space in the form of…
Activists protest IMF loan
Protesters from several movements took to the streets in rejection of the…
Cairo’s urban parks deserve rediscovery
The noises from the urban jungle outside still intrude, but are muted…
Cairo’s Citadel Music Festival to begin tomorrow
The festival is of crucial importance because it is now one of,…
Markaz: traditional handcrafts with a unique twist
Markaz works with artisans from all over Egypt and although it is…
