Arts & Culture

Egyptian-Danish director Mai El-Toukhy has won the Golden Lion, the top prize at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, for her film ‘The Unknown Woman’, in a competition that placed …

In the face of mounting economic hardship and strict societal limitations that have severely curtailed formal employment for women across Afghanistan, the women of Bamyan Province are turning to tradition, …

Archaeological discoveries in Egypt are providing new insight into the beauty practices and personal adornment of Egyptian women thousands of years ago, revealing that cosmetics, jewelry and hair accessories were …

Archaeological evidence is challenging conventional perceptions of ancient Egyptian royal women, with skeletal remains suggesting that some princesses who lived nearly 4,000 years ago may have undergone rigorous physical training, …

Arab music star Kazem Al Saher has reached a new milestone in his career after officially joining the Recording Academy, the organization behind the globally renowned Grammy Awards. The Iraqi …

A television discussion has reignited debate over a long-standing question in relationship psychology: Do men truly prefer intelligent women, or does reality differ from what they say? During the program …

The 19th Egyptian National Theatre Festival brought together leading female theatre practitioners to examine the evolving concept of women’s theatre, its artistic identity, and the challenges facing women working in …

Egyptian author and journalist Nawara Negm says the women in her latest novel, Blood on the Maps of the East, were shaped not only by imagination but also by generations …

The Isis International Women’s Theatre Festival has officially opened applications for the Fathia El Assal Playwriting Competition, reaffirming its commitment to supporting women’s creative voices and encouraging new talent in …

A community-driven initiative in Egypt’s southern governorate of Aswan is demonstrating how traditional craftsmanship can become a powerful engine for women’s economic empowerment and sustainable local development. The Balana Handicrafts …