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Jowan Safadi and Fish Samak make Egyptian debut at the Cairo Jazz Club
Though his nationality and previous controversies can overshadow his music, Safadi offers an entertaining mix of Arab rock with different themes.
Tailang’s work draws parallels between Indian and Egyptian democracies
The political satire used by Tailang is very similar to the humour used by Egyptian cartoonist as well as the Egyptian people when criticising their government.
Egypt foils attempt to smuggle Jewish antiquities
The artefacts were discovered in the Mediterranean city of Damietta as they were about to be shipped to Belgium, a ministry statement said on April 18, 2014.
Religion and tradition
Egyptians celebrated two major national holidays during the past few days
Hyakutome’s dissonant sounds elicit lukewarm reaction from audience
Violin virtuoso’s skills were well-received by the audience but the pieces performed were not aligned with the general expectation
Momentography
Abdelwahab hopes to redirect attention to landscapes
Palm Sunday around the world
Christians of all denominations celebrated the start of the Holy Week
In Pictures: Palm Sunday celebration in Egypt
Egyptian Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday. The ceremony is a landmark in the Christian calendar, marking the triumphant return of Christ to Jerusalem the week before his death, when a cheering crowd greeted him waving palm leaves. (AFP Photos/MOHAMED EL-SHAHED)
D-CAF ends on good note with final performance
La Voix est Libre included a diverse mix of artists across different genres and was greatly enjoyed by the audience
Women From Egypt: A new exhibition by Helmy El Touni
Helmy El Touni depicts Egyptian women going about their daily lives
Palm Sunday starts Christian Holy Week
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of many religious ceremonies for both Western and Eastern Orthodox Christians
Bollywood Love Story brings magic of India to Egypt
Bollywood Love Story – A Musical is one of the most entertaining shows the Main Hall has seen in a long time
Divergent: Fast-paced and entertaining
The film tackles similar subjects as The Hunger Games but in a shallower way
Hassan Khan returns to Cairo
The exhibition, his first in the city in 10 years, is an eclectic mix which shows of the many facets of Khan’s talent
Malaysia bans Noah film as ‘un-Islamic’
Indonesia, Egypt and United Arab Emirates have banned the film because of scenes they say contradict Islam.
ABT delivers a gentle Coppélia at the Abu Dhabi Music Festival
The American Ballet Theatre charms audiences with a classic performance of the famous ballet
Bill Fontana explores the sounds of the desert in Abu Dhabi
The exhibition features local talents as well as first-heard sound installations by Bill Fontana
Ancient Egypt still draws crowds
The international exhibition attracts a large audience in Mexico
Fools’ Culture: Flying saucers witnessed at Cairo International Airport
Aliens have come in peace to Cairo’s bustling airport
Fools’ Culture: PreTense launches Dancer in the Dark 2014
The Egyptian dance collective performs shows in undisclosed locations after dark
Fools’ Culture: Walk against animal cruelty
Mahmoud and Bertha enjoyed a leisurely walk around Dokki
Michel Fadel closes Abu Dhabi Music Festival
Lebanese composer Michel Fadel discusses his career and what inspires him in life
Colour Vision Angles showcases Sayed’s unique style
Attyat Sayed’s exhibition is impressive with a breadth of scope and a diversity that adds to its richness
Call for applications for BBC film festival
Aan Korb festival will be held in October in London
Mosa’ab El-Shamy to give photojournalism workshop
AlQomrah’s workshop focuses on the skills and ethics needed for an advanced journalist to become a photojournalist
The death of duality
While the opinion of others used to be important these days nobody seems to care
The grand daughter of the queen of Belgium visits Egypt
Princess Marie Esmeralda films a documentary on the Belgian expedition in Egypt
Beautiful expressiveness at D-CAF’s Urban Visions
Though both performances engaged the audience differently, Mashy was a joy to watch and for many, was the main course for the evening.
Two more colossal pharaoh statues unveiled in Egypt
The discovery of the two colossal statues is considered a rare one
India by the Nile: Egypt’s biggest foreign festival back for 2nd edition
This year the festival includes music, folk, exhibitions, discussion and a big musical show