After more than a decade of silence, one of Egypt’s most celebrated cultural events is poised for a powerful return. The Alexandria Biennale for Mediterranean Countries, dormant since 2012, will …
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Egypt Launches “Creative Egypt” E-Commerce Platform to Promote Heritage Crafts and Empower Artisans
In a major step toward reviving Egypt’s rich tradition of handicrafts and expanding economic opportunities for local artisans, the Egyptian government has launched a new e-commerce platform under the brand …
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“Voice of Egypt” Exhibition Opens in Cairo, Celebrating the Legacy of Umm Kulthum
In a cultural statement marking the “Year of Umm Kulthum,” Egypt’s Minister of Culture Dr. Ahmed Fouad Heny inaugurated the art exhibition “Voice of Egypt – The Sound That Inspired …
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Egypt’s 3rd National Simsimiyya Festival in Ismailia Kicks off, Honoring Its Cultural Legacy
In a jubilant celebration of a landmark cultural achievement, Egypt has inaugurated the 3rd National Simsimiyya Festival in Ismailia, paying tribute to the beloved stringed instrument now formally inscribed on …
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Cairo Gears Up for the 3rd Eazees Int’l Festival for Women’s Theatre: Applications Now Open for Egyptian Troupes
Eazees International Festival for Women’s Theatre, one of Egypt’s most compelling cultural platforms spotlighting women’s voices in the performing arts, has officially opened the call for submissions from Egyptian theatre …
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Egypt Honors the Timeless Legacy of Umm Kulthum with “Voice of Egypt” Exhibition Opening August 18 in Cairo
In a landmark celebration of one of the Arab world’s most iconic cultural figures, Egypt’s Ministry of Culture is set to inaugurate a major visual arts exhibition titled “Voice of …
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Hidden Treasures in Oslo: Ancient Egyptian Papyri Reveal 2,000 Years of Life, Literature, and Magic
Tucked away on the fourth floor of the University of Oslo’s HumSam Library lies one of the world’s quietest yet most extraordinary archaeological collections: more than 2,200 fragments of ancient …
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Shanghai Museum Stays Open 168 Hours Straight to Celebrate Blockbuster Egyptian Antiquities Exhibition
Shanghai Museum has thrown open its doors for a continuous 168-hour marathon — bypassing its traditional hours — in celebration of one of the most successful exhibitions in its history: …
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NCW Showcases Female Handicraft Talent at “Diarna” Exhibition in Egypt’s North Coast
The National Council for Women (NCW) continues its strong presence at the “Diarna” Handicrafts and Heritage Exhibition, currently underway at Marina 5 on Egypt’s North Coast. The exhibition, held under …
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QNB Egypt, WMF Expand “Master Artisans” Initiative to Revive Egypt’s Traditional Crafts
For preserving Egypt’s rich artisanal heritage while advancing economic inclusion, QNB Egypt has signed a new cooperation protocol with Waqfeyat Misr Foundation – WMF to launch the second phase of the …