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UNHCR will launch fifth edition of Refugee in Voices programme
The focus will be on narrative, documentary and even animation film, and how all three have provided an unlikely space to spotlight the ongoing plight of refugees across the world.
Mohamed Henedy will launch his first talk show on 22 October
The show will mark Henedy’s first experience as a TV presenter, is set to be broadcast on the Mehwar channel every Friday and Saturday.
Egyptian independent film ‘Trapped’ participates in Mostra de Valencia festival
Directed by Manal Khaled, the film will compete in the informative section of the festival that would run until 24 October
Ibrahim El-Dessouki is only Egyptian artist to participate in Saudi inaugural Diriyah Biennale
The Saudi event will take place at the historical town Diriyah on the outskirts of Riyadh. The event will be running from 11 December 2021 to 11 March 2022.
Egypt to launch 30th Arab Music Festival in November
This comes in the presence of head of the Cairo Opera, Magdy Saber, and director of the festival, Jihan Morsi.
Hassan Allam alliance awarded visitor services operation at GEM’s first commercial zone
Two more commercials zones to be launched at GEM in coming days
Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival kicks off
The fifth edition of El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) kicked off on Thursday night in Egypt’s Red Sea resort town of El Gouna. During this year’s edition, lasting from Oct. 14 to Oct. 22, 80 Arab and international films will be screened. Additionally, the eight-day festival will also witness workshops, masterclasses, and special events which …
30,000 gaming enthusiasts compete in 4th edition of Esports Summit in Egypt
More than 30,000 gaming enthusiasts across Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are competing during 4th edition of Esports Summit in Egypt.
‘Forever Is Now’: 5 facts you do not know about one of Egypt’s biggest cultural events in 2021
10 international artists will participate in exhibition
Orange Egypt sponsors 5th edition of ‘El Gouna Film Festival’
Orange Egypt announced its sponsorship of the leading and most distinguished festivals in the Middle East and North Africa “El Gouna Film Festival” in its 5th edition that will take place from the 14th to 22nd of October at El Gouna Conference and Culture Center in Hurghada. Orange Egypt’s sponsorship of “El Gouna Film Festival” …
14 people suffocate in El Gouna Festival blast: Health Ministry
Egyptian Businessman Samih Sawiris said fire broke out as result of electrical short circuit in external units outside theatre of opening ceremony
ITP awareness campaign in Egypt calls on patients to ‘Stop Counting, Keep Living’
ITP is an autoimmune blood disorder that is often found in young children – most commonly among those aged one to six years old.
Egypt’s pop megastar Amr Diab to play exclusive concert at Expo 2020 Dubai on 30 October
Egypt’s Amr Diab, one of the Arab world’s biggest and best-loved music stars, will play an exclusive concert at Expo 2020 Dubai’s Jubilee Stage on 30 October. The show coincides with Egypt’s National Day at Expo 2020 and is being presented by PepsiCo – Official Beverage & Snack Partner of Expo 2020 and for whom …
Egyptian veteran actor Mohamed Sobhy launches ‘Nogoum El-Dohr’ play
Dozens of prominent figures in cultural scene attended play’s opening night
Lebanese singer Aziza puts Arabic spin on disco with new release ‘Mn Hadid’
Disco has been lifeblood of dance floor for over 50 years
Cairo Symphony Orchestra to participate in Jordan’s founding centenary celebration
The Orchestra will perform a concert led by the Jordanian musician, Haitham Sukkarieh, with the participation of singer Ghada Abbasi. The symphony orchestra of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan will also participate in the celebration.
Egypt, UNESCO discuss ways of cooperation in coming period
El-Anani gives lecture on Egypt’s efforts in archaeological discoveries, restoration of antiquities, building museums, and recovering smuggled artefacts
Egypt participates in Cyprus’ Folk Dance Festival
The band, headed by Adel Abdo, will travel to the Cypriot city of Limassol in order to perform their shows from 4 to 9 October.
Egyptian women get on wheels to break taboo
During a one-day event, women of different ages rode their motorcycles and scooters for some 30 km on the Cairo-Suez highway to deliver a message that women can ride motorbikes just like men.
Black Eyed Peas “Pump It” in Egypt on Spotify
With their catchy songs that bring out the best dance moves that rock every dance floor, the iconic group has seen its Spotify streams increase by 48% in Egypt since the announcement of their concert.
Wegz, Minly hold largest virtual concert in Middle East
Marking launch of Minly Watch platform, concert attracts tens of thousands of Wegz fans
Expo 2020 Dubai launches official app, Business App
Expo 2020 Dubai has launched its official visitor app and a business-focused app, helping to ensure that millions of visitors can make the most of the 182 visually striking and emotionally inspiring days of Expo from 1 October 2021. The official Expo 2020 app allows users to tailor their visit to Expo, matching individual interests to …
Rome to bid for 2030 World Expo: PM Draghi
Italy’s Prime Minister Mario Draghi announced on Tuesday that Rome, the country’s capital, would join the race to host the 2030 World Expo. Rome’s candidacy makes it the third contender to host the event along with Russia’s capital Moscow and Busan in South Korea. Applications to host the event first held in 1851 in London …
Art D’Egypte celebrates participation of Russian artist Ponomarev in ‘Forever is Now’ exhibition
Women-led arts, culture organization brings contemporary art to Giza Pyramids in October
Korean Culture Caravan brings East Asian civilization to Port Said
Korean Culture Caravan received over 600 people
The aquaculture research lab boosting Egypt’s fish production
At a massive Egyptian fish farm in an open field with dozens of ponds of different sizes, fishermen were spreading their nets to collect the Nile tilapia fish and sort them out for sale based on their size, returning those too little back to ponds for further growth. The research ponds belong to the Central …
YouTube launches music charts for most popular Egyptian, Saudi, Emirati songs
YouTube announced on Sunday the launch of YouTube Charts, a collection of charts which list the top songs and artists in each of the Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates on a weekly basis offering the Arabic music industry a more streamlined and transparent approach to measure the popularity of their music. YouTube …
Indian embassy in Cairo participates in Gouter Cultural Festival
The Embassy of India in Cairo participated, on Saturday, in the Gouter Cultural Festival, organized by Al-Ahram Institution, in collaboration with Nisf Al-Donya magazine, under the slogan “One World, Different Cultures”, at Al-Baron Palace. The festival aims to experience the unique and different taste of cultures from countries around the world, the Embassy of India, …
Egyptian actress Rosaline Elbay to join Netflix’s Jigsaw series
Series also stars five-time Emmy nominee Giancarlo Esposito
Islamic Art Museum hosts ‘Journey of Money in Egypt through the Ages’ exhibition
Exhibition runs until 3 October