In a move to bring arts and culture closer to underserved communities, Egypt’s Minister of Culture, Dr. Jehan Zaki, met with acclaimed marimba artist Dr. Nasma Abdel Aziz to discuss …
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‘People Are in Awe’: Rare Gilded Book of the Dead Goes on Display in Brooklyn
For the ancient Egyptians, the journey to eternal life was perilous: a passage through trials and incantations culminating in a divine judgment before Osiris and 42 other deities, where a …
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Egypt Unveils ‘Ramadan Masri’ Cultural Program With 4,560 Events Nationwide
Egypt’s Ministry of Culture has approved an expansive nationwide cultural agenda for the holy month of Ramadan, unveiling more than 4,560 events under the banner “Ramadan Masri” (An Egyptian Ramadan), …
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Beneath the granite hills that once supplied stone for ancient temples, Egypt’s contemporary sculptors gathered this week to close the 30th edition of the Aswan International Sculpture Symposium — a …
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Dr. Gihane Zaki Takes Oath as New Minister of Culture, Pledges Global Cultural Vision
Dr. Gihane Zaki took the constitutional oath of office before President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, officially assuming her role as Egypt’s new Minister of Culture, succeeding Dr. Ahmed Fouad Henu. Following …
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Egypt Plans Nationwide Heritage Crafts Festival Following Presidential Directives
In line with presidential directives to preserve and promote Egypt’s rich cultural heritage, senior government officials convened this week to discuss plans for a large-scale, nationwide festival dedicated to traditional …
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Egypt’s First Lady Hosts Türkiye’s Emine Erdoğan on a Timeless Tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum
Egypt’s First Lady welcomed Emine Erdoğan, the First Lady of the Republic of Türkiye, on a cultural tour through the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), offering a journey across millennia inside …
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UMS CEO Highlights Egyptian Drama’s Role in Society and Women Empowerment Ahead of Ramadan Season 2026
Tarek Makhlouf, CEO of Unitied Media Services Company, emphasized that the “Ramadan Premiere” celebration was conceived to honor all drama creators and artistic talents in Egypt, recognizing them as …
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Ancient Egypt Meets Contemporary Art in Paris as “Mirror Gate 2” Unveiled at the Louvre
In the heart of the French capital, a monumental artwork inspired by ancient Egyptian civilization has been unveiled at the Louvre Square, placing Egypt’s cultural heritage and contemporary creativity in …
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Women’s Empowerment Gains Prominence as Egypt Opens the 57th Cairo International Book Fair
Egypt on Tuesday inaugurated the 57th Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly opening the event on behalf of …