Latest in Tag: ramadan Highlight
Latest in Tag: ramadan
30-50% increase in Umrah programme prices in upcoming season: Basel El-SisiÂ
The prices of Umrah programmes will increase by at least 30â50% in the first phase of the upcoming pilgrimage season, according to Basel El-Sisi, former trustee of the Egyptian Travel Agents Association. A programme that was worth EGP 8,000 last season will be worth EGP 13,000 this season, he said, and the prices will jump …
Wahet El-Ghoroub: history featured between the novel and series
While the novel focused on the political turmoil during Orabyâs era, the TV series portrayed the change in human nature
Not all novels are meant for TV: La Totfe Al Shams
La Totfe Al Shams is one of the most discussed and talked about Egyptian TV series this Ramadan. The series is an adaptation of Ihsan Abdel Quddousâ hugely successful novel that had already been turned into a hit feature film in 1961. Although it is very intriguing to start comparing the seriesâ casting choices, performances, …
30 Youm: a worthy thriller, or a waste of time?
When it is estimated that there are more than 37 new Egyptian TV series released, one has to be picky when deciding which of them to give their time to. Usually, people decide which series they should watch based on the cast (an actor who they know always chooses the right scripts to play, a …
âRamadan Kareemâ: the diaries of a simple Egyptian district
The series documents Ramadanâs cultural rituals that are about to die
Kazyon to take number of opened branches to 300 by end of 2017: marketing head
Ramadan offers started mid-April and will continue until the end of the holy month, says Ismail Hafez
La Totfe’ El Shams: a classic-novel-turned-controversial-series
In 1960, leading author Ihsan Abdel Quddous released his two-part-novel “La Totfe’ El Shams.â The novel is considered one of the most popular literary works that sheds light on the contradictions between the younger and older generations and the struggles of the youth at that time. In 1961, notable director Salah Abo Seif turned the …
Lawsuit calls for stop screening a series for âinsulting presidentâ
The seriesâ production team has apologized for the âunintentional mistakeâ that led some of the âMuslim Brotherhood eraâs left oversâ to be mistakenly captured on camera
Most TV series during Ramadan rely on sexual-related content
A report by the Supreme Council for Media Regulations documented shows with verbal vulgarity, political projections, and sex promotionÂ
Ramadan entertainment programmes bring in crowds for hotels
Prices range from EGP 400-450 for Iftar, EGP 300-350 for Suhur; artist events begin at EGP 600 per personÂ
Ad showing father humiliating his son sparks criticism and sympathy
The ad may lead children and teenagers to feel more humiliated and oppressed as it will reinforce the feeling of being rejected by the closest people to them, says psychiatrist
37% of shoppers use smartphone apps to buy goods during RamadanÂ
A report issued by Payfort expected that Egyptians will spend over 50% of their financial income on services and household goods during Ramadan. According to the report, during the month of Ramadan sales via the internet increase, before they decline during the Eid al-Fitr period. According to the indicators of the report, the percentage of …
Automotive companies offer no price cuts in Ramadan
For the first time in years, car companies have not offered price cuts on their products during the holy month of Ramadan. Most car modelsâ prices remained unchanged, except Nissan, Hyundai, Chery, and Ford. Auto companies expect that the sectorâs sales will fall due to the Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) decision to raise the …
Fel La La Land: when comedians use disgraceful stereotypes for funÂ
A few years ago, a group of novice theatrical artists were introduced to the Egyptian audience by the leading comedian Ashraf Abdel Baky in a number of short plays that were aired on one of the popular TV channels with high viewership rates. Although such experience that carried the name of âTiatro Masrâ was successful …
L’Azur: Aiisha’s ocean and Amin’s blooming flowersÂ
The collection embodies clean lines for morning cocktail events and expands to more intricate hand-made evening gowns, some of which consist of 42,000 crystals and countless hours of hand embroidery, says Amin
Ramadanâs charity campaigns spotlights heroes and optimismÂ
With people spending hours of their days watching Ramadanâs TV series, they are being subjected to many commercials, which have turned into as important a part of Ramadan routine as the food and family gatherings. For years, Ramadan has been the perfect chance for non-profit organisations to promote their charity work in order to ask …
Ghada Abdel Razik accused of ruining flight attendantsâ reputationÂ
For years, superstar Ghada Abdel Razik and her Ramadan series have been grabbing the attention of many viewers, with the actress’ unexpected roles besides the creativity of the script and the interesting plotâsomething that might change this year with her latest series âArd Gawâ (Ground to Air), directed by Mohammed Gomaa. The first episode of …
Optimism with EGX performance in Ramadan, EGX30 targets 13,500 points
Leading stocks support market, analysts recommend profit making near resistance levels
Ramadan 2017: action and comedy series dominate the scene
From one year to another, millions of Egyptian Muslims wait for Ramadan, the holy month, which is always connected to spirituality, prayers, and other religious rituals. Al mesharati (the drummer) roams the streets, beating his drums to wake people up to have their sohour, and shops cover their entrances with coloured lanterns with the aim …
In Pictures: Lanternsâ brightness glows Egyptâs ashen streetsÂ
Despite this yearâs jump in lantern prices, people did not give up on their traditionÂ
What you need to know about Ramadan
Millions of Muslims across the world have begun observing Islam’s holy month of Ramadan. But what is it about? DW examines the religious observance and what it means for the faithful.Ramadan is regarded as Islam’s holiest month in the Muslim lunar calendar. The month generally lasts between 29 to 30 days, and represents a period …
Egypt’s stocks likely to move sideways due to interest rates hike, Ramadan
Local investors are expected to dump shares and turn them into banking assets
Supply Ministry considers organising âAhlan Ramadanâ fairs throughout the year
FEDCOC plans to organise seasonal fairs to ease burden on citizens
Terrorism hits Egyptians ahead of RamadanÂ
Egyptian air force conducts strikes in Libya in response, Al-Sisi vows prosecuting terrorism inside and outside of the country
Are the high prices affecting Egyptiansâ cultural way of celebrating Ramadan?
The Egyptian Fanous, Kunafa, and Qatayef prices increased, affecting the way they celebrate the holy month
High prices affect the holy month of Ramadan in Egypt
The inflation affects the price of all products at the time of Ramadan
Prime minister opens âAhlan Ramadanâ fair, 200 companies participate
The number of fairs that provide food around Egypt during Ramadan is 122, says Ismael
Mosque microphone ban stirs controversy in Egyptâs parliament
MP Omar Hamroush believes that such decisions âhave no valueâ
Price hikes overshadow restaurant offers in Ramadan
Programme for meals and shows during the month of Ramadan see prices rise by 50-100% as a result of flotation
EGP 14 increase on ration cards per citizen in Ramadan
Government supports 71 million citizens with 21 million cards worth EGP 21 per citizen, for a total of EGP 1bn