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Pharaoh power-sharing unearthed in Egypt
Conclusive evidence that revolutionary pharaoh Akhenaten shared power with his father.
Villa 69
Villa 69 gives viewers insight into Egyptian life
Pocket Cinema: If you build it, they will come
Pocket Cinema wants filmmakers to test their creativity with short, low-budget films and follow the example of Chritopher Nolan, one of the biggest names in cinema today.
George Bahgory’s nostalgic dreams
George Bahgory reflects his longing for the past in his new collection
The Year of the Horse
If you belong to the zodiac sign of the Horse, you might want to watch out this year
Odyssey and Circus
The collection explores the idea of creation, the cosmos and the people within
Bassem Youssef back on 7 February, against Al-Sisi for president
Bassem Youssef says involving the army in politics will be repeating the same experience with religion and the Muslim Brotherhood.
EU delegation to Egypt announces winners of its sixth annual photography competition
“Together We Restore Heritage” wins First Prize
Minister of Antiquities reveals full account of damage to Museum of Islamic Art
The Ministry of Antiquities says UNESCO will help Egypt both financially and technically in renovating the damaged Museum of Islamic art.
Crushed hopes in Egypt become art in New York
Iranian artist Shirin Neshat’s New York exhibition focuses on Egypt
Petition raised to return NDP land to Egyptian museum
The land housing the former NDP has yet to see any tangible plans to make use of its prime location.
‘Beyond More’ minimises the gap between Egyptian and foreign students: Mostafa Metwalli
Mostafa Metwalli, one of the participants in El Mashrou3, seeks funding for his project
Ministries cooperate to depict damage to Egyptian National Library
Both ministries are cooperating to raise awareness abroad and help with renovation efforts.
Commission preparing report for UNESCO on Museum of Islamic art
The report will be crucial in assessing the money needed to return the museum to its original condition.
When all roads are closed
Traffic has become an unavoidable trait of the day
Documentary shines a light on Nuba Reports
The documentary aims to bring much-needed attention to the ongoing war in Nuba Mountains
UNESCO to contribute in renovating Museum of Islamic Art
The UNESCO is sending a delegation to assess the funds it will allocate to restoring the museum, widely considered the oldest of its kind, to its original state after bombings in Cairo damaged it.
In Pictures: Islamic Art museum damaged by blast
The bombing that took place early morning on 24 January has affected the neighbouring Islamic Art Museum and the Egyptian National Library and Archives. A group of archaeologists and art restorers volunteered to form a taskforce, which visited yesterday the site of the museum to survey the damage. Photos By AFP
Luxor film festival symposium turns sour
This Luxor film festival symposium discussed a touchy subject for some, making it difficult to exchange knowledge.
Family Secrets: Mediocre cinema masquerading as progressive
Family Secrets is the first film to explore homosexuality through the eyes of an adolescent protagonist but this doesn’t change its bad acting and peculiar plot.
Cairo Security Directorate bombing damages monuments
Both the Islamic Art Museum and the Egyptian National Library Archives have been affected
Egyptian artists at the Luxor film festival condemn bombings
Egyptian artists in Luxor for the film festival felt it was necessary to take a stand and denounce the bombings that took place in the capital, Cairo.
Two Egyptian shorts impress at Luxor film festival
Egyptian movies at the festival pique the interests of the local audience, with Salama’s feature being well-received, but we have to be more patient to gauge the audience’s response to the European films.
La Moakhza explores controversial subjects with tact
Salama’s film is ultimately about a boy growing up, and despite the sensitive issues it brings up, the protagonist is still the main focus, making it all the more balanced.
Morabba3 wants to deliver the right music every time
Morabba3 puts the emphasis on communication between the composer and the client.
Egypt ranks sixth in number of photos in Instagramers Gallery among Arab countries
Participants in the platform get the chance to win a daily reward
Cairo International Book Fair opens
45th round of the Cairo International Book Fair will feature revolutionary celebrations
Local cultural festival offers reflections on Egypt’s social dilemmas
The fifth round of 2 B Continued challenges audiences’ ideas and perceptions
Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany
The holiday marks the end of Christmas in Eastern tradition
New arrivals on the shelves
A listing of new titles available in bookstores in Egypt