Egyptian feminists raise awareness of women’s cultural and political role
Feminist groups like the National Council for Women (NCW) are trying to…
In Pictures: Playtime in the mausoleum
Cairo-based nonprofit Al-Athar Lina converts abandoned historical buildings in into community venues…
Keeping up with the changing Egyptian Ramadan
Traditional handmade lanterns, the Mesaharaty, TV shows and charades have become the…
The art of fighting sexual harassment
“Shout Art Loud,” an interactive web documentary produced by the international non…
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…
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,…
