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From pollution to art
Art exhibit showcases contemporary art made from trash collected from the Red and Mediterranean seas
Egyptian short to air at Los Angeles film festival
By Simone Egarter and Marwa Morgan The Egyptian short film “The Visit”, directed by Mohamed Karim, has been selected to be screened at the Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival. “The Visit” tells the story of a tense father-son relationship. After the father gets terribly sick, the son pays him a visit to solve their old …
Beyond conflict, prejudice, and stereotype
Muslims and Jews meet at Muslim Jewish Conference in Vienna to discuss “Combating for Peace”
Bringing international literature to the blind
The nonprofit online magazine Albawtaka Review is translating and recording English audio books into Arabic for Egypt’s blind
Germany returns illegally obtained archaeological samples from Cheops Pyramid
The German government returned 15 archaeological samples from inside the Cheops Pyramid to the Egyptian Ambassador in Berlin last week after Egypt pressed charges against two German researchers for illegally removing them from the country.
iYoga: Exploring oversharing and introspection
In a photography series capturing the ancient spirituality of Yoga and its interaction with modern technology, Mireille El-Magrissy explores the balancing act of our daily lives
Egypt among top 20 destinations for international students
Originally published by Egyptian Streets According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Egypt ranks as one of the top 20 destinations for international students in the world. The North-African country ranked as the second destination in the Arab world and 19th among the top 20 destinations for international students, hosting 49,011 students …
Egyptian documentary ‘The Square’ wins three Emmys
The documentary, which chronicles Egypt’s protests since the 25 January Revolution, won Emmys for “Outstanding Cinematography for Non-fiction Programming”, “Outstanding Direction for Non-fiction Programming”, and “Outstanding Picture Editing for Non-fiction Programming”
Kadim Al-Sahir: Still charming after 30 years
“I hope for love and peace for Egypt and that Egyptians gather as one family around the president they elected”
A little hope shines on Demerdash Hospital
The Egyptian Medical Students Association redecorates the walls of children clinics at Demerdash Hospital
Artist draws 52 metre mural documenting revolution
Egyptian artist Taha Al-Korany painted 20 oil on wood pieces, reflecting impressions about “the most significant” points of revolution
In Pictures: Feeding Egypt
The number of Egyptians who cannot afford “enough nutritious food” is increasing, one in five Egyptians suffers from food insecurity, according to a new report from international research institute Future Directions. Another study by the World Food Programme and the Egyptian government found food insecurity has increased to 17.2 % (13.7 million people) in …
Egypt beyond the headlines
“Everyday Egypt” shows daily life in the country using instagram photos
Cairo Opera House Summer Festival promises upbeat month of performances
Violin virtuoso Rasha Yehia performs in the opening night of the Cairo Opera House 2014 Summer Festival
Tourism programme to trace Holy Family’s steps through Egypt
Pope Tawadros II has agreed to open monasteries to tourist groups
Enrique Iglesias’s secret to success: ‘I love what I do’
Daily News Egypt caught up with the superstar Enrique Iglesias at the Mawazine World Rhythms Festival in Rabat, Morocco.
Viral video shines light on animal abuse at Giza Zoo
Lack of hygiene, inexperienced staff and a shortage of equipment are only some of the problems at the Giza Zoo, which activists compare to a “concentration camp”
Egyptian feminists raise awareness of women’s cultural and political role
Feminist groups like the National Council for Women (NCW) are trying to reach their goal by initiating projects to empower women in society and support women in politics.
Advertisers appeal to ‘egocentric’ youth culture
Coca-Cola’s campaign, which was originally launched in Australia, has dramatically changed Coca-Cola’s sales around the globe, especially among teenagers and young adults, according to Ogilvy, the advertising company which designed the original campaign.
Nailed it
Salah, an architect, started constructing artwork with nails after quitting her job three years ago to take care of her newborn boy.
Security forces block ‘Art is a Square’ street festival
The shut down comes two weeks after festival organisers of Al-Fan Midan (Art is a Square) struck a deal with the Ministry of Culture to provide funding and facilitate government clearance
In Pictures: Playtime in the mausoleum
Cairo-based nonprofit Al-Athar Lina converts abandoned historical buildings in into community venues that house art, drama, storytelling and English classes for children in poor neighborhoods
‘Where is the Queen?’
Ninth annual Hayy Festival shines light on promising and prominent Arab and African female singers
Kids search for alternatives to omitted children shows
After the government pulled programming, children are watching adult series that may expose them to “complex scenes they cannot process”, says AUC professor
Keeping up with the changing Egyptian Ramadan
Traditional handmade lanterns, the Mesaharaty, TV shows and charades have become the stuff of memories
The art of fighting sexual harassment
“Shout Art Loud,” an interactive web documentary produced by the international non profit “Index on Censorship”, explores how art tackles the topic of sexual harassment in Egypt
Resurgence of Papyrus plant poses potential ecological benefits
The plant, most famed for its uses in Ancient Egypt as paper, is seeing a resurgence of late due to its environmental benefits
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 Protest Law, Al-Fan Midan has secured funding from the Ministry of Culture
Gamal Abdel Nasser museum to open in 2015
Ministry of Culture to convert former president’s residence into museum displaying furniture, military awards and draft speeches
With no words, master mime says it all
Nabil, Egypt’s first pantomime artist, has been ranked among the best 20 pantomime artists in the world.