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Eazess Festival to honour famed Arab actresses, female theatremakers in inaugural edition
Festival scheduled for 15-21 September
Egyptian-German band Naheli releases ‘Reign’ ahead of thrilling double album
‘Chemistry and Re-evaluation’ album will be released on 10 October
Ain Shams University wins UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy 2021
University praised for organising online literacy classes for rural areas nationwide
UNESCO elects Saudi Arabia as vice-chair of World Heritage Committee for 2021-2023
It comes on sidelines of 44th session of World Heritage Committee in Fuzhou, China
French-Lebanese singer Eliz Murad releases love song on Beirut Port blast’s 1st anniversary
New song is Murad’s first single after leaving previous band ‘Teleferik’
King Khufu’s Boat arrives at Grand Egyptian Museum
King Khufu’s Boat, an ancient vessel that is the oldest and largest wooden boat discovered in Egypt. It dates back to more than 4600 years and it is to be displayed in a proper manner commensurate with its importance in the GEM.
Dalal Abdel Aziz dies at 61 from COVID-19 complications
Renowned Egyptian actress Dalal Abdel Aziz passed away, on Saturday, at 61 from Coronavirus (COVID-19) complications, according to her son-in-law TV anchor Ramy Radwan. Abdel Aziz was transferred to hospital, on 30 April, after suffering severe COVID-19 symptoms. Her husband, Egyptian comedy star Samir Ghanem, was also receiving treatment from COVID-19 infection in the hospital, until he died from kidney failure on 20 May. The family reportedly did not inform Abdel Aziz of her husband’s death. Abdel Aziz was born in Sharqeya governorate in 1960, and graduated from Faculty …
Four Egyptian groups qualify for 2021 K-Pop World Festival
Eight groups performed during the final night. At the venue, anti-coronavirus measures were strictly implemented for the safety of the participants and audience.
Egypt launches 3rd phase of ‘Ahl Masr’ project with participation of 200 children
Ahl Masr aims to introduce new generation capable of developing Egypt
Top 4 Parental Controls on YouTube kids
Parents can turn off Search, so their child will be limited to videos that have been verified by YouTube Kids With the summer season officially in full swing, many parents may wonder how they can tailor their children’s viewing experience on YouTube Kids, which launched in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in …
New films, concerts, and destinations for Eid Al-Adha holidays
This year’s Eid Al-Adha holidays, which celebrate the Feast of Sacrifice, are special as people can enjoy an extended eight days off, which will give them the chance to do many activities.
Sunken city of Thônis-Heracleion in Egypt’s Abu Qir bay yields new archaeological treasures
Damage to ancient settlements caused by historic natural disasters
Cairo Opera organises music, singing competition for youth, people with special needs
The Cairo Opera House has announced that it is accepting entries from contestants wishing to participate in the upcoming Ratiba El-Hefny Arab Music and Singing Competition. The event is taking place as part of the 30th edition of the Arab Music Festival in November 2021. The competition will accept entries from children, young people, and …
52nd Cairo Book Fair sees world’s highest turnout during pandemic of 1 million visitors
Several publishing houses announce their best-selling books during 2021 edition
Underground band Massar Egbari to perform live in Eid Al-Adha
Cairo’s Zamalek Theatre to host concert on 21 July
Egypt’s 1st international festival for women’s theatre named Isis
Egypt’s first international festival for women’s theatre has chosen the Ancient Egyptian goddess of fertility, Isis, to serve both as its icon and as its name. Rasha Abdel Moneim, Director of the International Isis Festival for Women’s Theatre, said that the festival chose the name due to the Ancient Egyptian goddess serving as the model …
YouTube Shorts arrives in Egypt
People in Middle East, North Africa can enjoy YouTube’s new short-form video experience using nothing but their mobile phones
Mona Mekkawi first Egyptian woman to win Emmy award
“Oversight” was awarded the regional Emmy, among two other Emmys.
Middle East hip-hop stars Felukah, Synaptik team up for second single
New single features in-depth video from several locations in Cairo
Opinion| Egypt’s role in promoting intercultural dialogue and supporting world peace
The issue of world peace and the promotion of a culture of dialogue, not violence, has become in our contemporary world one of the most important issues of concern to all mankind. This comes especially since the idea of dialogue between different cultures, and the acceptance of the other, has declined in recent decades due …
Egyptian actress Yousra participates in UN campaign to end AIDS by 2030
Legendary actress works to eliminate stigma, discrimination against people living with and affected by HIV in Arab region
El Gouna Film Festival to celebrate renowned Polish filmmaker Krzysztof Kieślowski
The tribute will include special screenings of Kieślowski’s most celebrated films and a special retrospective exhibition.
Omneeyat platform explores singing, comedy, acting talents across MENA
Applicants will go through several challenges to test their flexibility, skills
ICESCO inscribes Egyptian Museum, Baron Palace, Shali in Siwa to Islamic world heritage
The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has inscribed three unique sites in Egypt to its Islamic world heritage list. The registration has been approved during ICESCO’s last meeting in the Moroccan capital, Rabat. These sites are: the Egyptian Museum in Cairo’s Tahrir Square; the Baron Palace in the Heliopolis district of Cairo; …
Durban announced as new host of Intra-African Trade Fair
Dates for event were rescheduled to 15-21 November 2021
Alexandria, Mediterranean Research Center to hold “Cosmopolitanism of Alexandria” cultural evening
Event will discuss existing partnership projects with foreign countries, future plans aimed at sustaining dialogue and cooperation
Egypt to launch 4th Nostos initiative targeting Greek, Cypriot youth
Egypt’s Minister of Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Abroad Nabila Makram has announced the schedule of visits for the fourth edition of the ‘Nostos -The Return’ initiative, which will be launched this month. Makram said that this latest edition will be held in the presence of the Greek and Cypriot Ambassadors in Egypt. It was agreed …
Opinion| 7th International Day of Yoga highlights ancient practice’s wellness benefits
Since 2015, the International Day of Yoga has been celebrated annually on 21 June. Even though Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years in India, it was only in 2014 that efforts by the Government of India to give formal recognition to Yoga globally were met with success. The proposal to celebrate International …
Egypt’s Young Innovator State Award is 1st award allocated to children: Culture Minister
Award will see second edition organised next September
Spain to participate in 52nd Cairo International Book Fair
Spanish Ambassador will attend inauguration of Cairo Book Fair