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New Ptolemy II temple discovered in Beni Suef
The Ministry of Antiquities launched the excavation following reports of looting
Pakistan’s sorcerers promise the world, for a price
A cure-all to some and for others a scam that preys on people’s superstitions, the sorcerers continue to thrive despite the disapproval of some hardline schools of Islam.
Carell surprise, British biopic lead race for Cannes gold
An international critics’ poll in British film magazine Screen had Mike Leigh’s “Mr Turner” a whisker ahead of the slow-burn domestic drama “Winter Sleep” by Nuri Bilge Ceylan of Turkey, whose career Cannes has long championed.
Spinning back time
The dancer looks up toward the heavens as he spins, whirling faster and faster until he is no longer a man, but a colourful blur. The long, sweeping skirt he wears round his waist is flat like a table. Each rotation is punctuated with the beat of a tambourine. The dance, a traditional Egyptian folk …
Entertainment industry mourns Hussein El-Iman
Friends remember the renowned actor for his sense of humour
Four Fat Ladies: Sisters bring American desserts to Cairo
The three sisters say baking has always been their passion
Simit Sarayi: Delicious Turkish food in New Cairo gas station
Simit Sarayi is one of the pleasant surprises of getting lost in New Cairo
Made in Egypt
Festival promotes local goods, Egyptians spirit
Illustrating Egypt
Mixing ancient and modern, French artist Golo puts a humorous twist on Egyptian life
The Invisible Hands rock Vent with rich, psychedelic music
The Invisible Hands straddle two lesser-known genres with energy and depth
NVIC celebrates Palestine month this May
NVIC commemorates Palestine’s Nakba through film screenings and a lecture by prominent author Ahdaf Soueif
I Am Now Dead staged at Falaki
The play premiered in 2005 and is back on stage at the Falaki Theatre
Prospects of Arab Cinema calls for submissions
The festival has launched a parallel programme called Prospects of Arab Cinema which is now accepting submissions
The calm you carry with you
After nearly two years I bid everyone a bittersweet goodbye
Night time on the Nile
At night the banks of the Nile are filled with brightly lit life
Cheb Khaled concert at Porto Cairo a disaster
The organisation put the audience at risk, charged unforeseen extra money and failed to provide the artists with proper sound and light
Swinging provides art with your coffee
Kafein works well as a coffee shop and it does just as well with small exhibitions
Ancient tomb discovered in Sakkara
The cemetery in Sakkara holds many tombs that shed light on Egypt’s ancient civilisation
Beirut brings 30 works from Kadist Foundation to Cairo
A collection of art will be on show at different venues for a period of nine months
Cimatheque’s new project calls for applications
The centre wants to train a new generation of critics in film analysis, with a focus on alternative cinema
Boss and battikh
The first interview with former army chief-turned presidential candidate Al-Sisi was viewed by a majority of Egyptians. While some saw it in the air-conditioned comfort of their own home, on a street in downtown Cairo, it was displayed on a makeshift screen for anyone who happened to pass by. In true Cairene fashion, patrons …
On selfie-shness
While seeing smiling photos is fun it may be time to focus on something else than ourselves
Qabila short film festival back for another year
Qabila encourages young people to make short films.
New arrivals on the shelves
New arrivals this month dive into love in post-conflict Iraq and the life of the famed author Taha Hussein
The Other Woman: Stale and predictable romantic comedy
The Other Woman combines a predictable storyline with lacklustre comedy- both reason enough to avoid.
King Tut tomb replica opens in Luxor
The replica is intended to help with preserving the original.
Cairo Library launches a campaign to save heritage
Many monuments have suffered from illegal construction and robberies
Spring Festival off to a good start in Cairo
The festival features a diverse line-up of diverse international artists, with a focus on African artists because of the current political and social situation
Artist explores heritage, hope in new exhibition
Gazbia Sirry tackles serious subjects with fiery colours and minimalistic technique
Springtime
Sweet mishmish are the ultimate seasonal delicacy