Fifteen new and emerging female filmmakers from Saudi Arabia will receive mentorship from Egyptian screenwriter Mariam Naoum as part of a new training program from Netflix in partnership with Naoum’s …
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AUC Press is Celebrating Women in Translation Month by Showcasing 15 Influential Works by Women
In honor of Women in Translation Month, AUC Press is pleased to highlight 15 exceptional works by women authors, many of which have been translated by women as well. “My …
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Egypt’s Minister of Social Solidarity, Dr. Maya Morsy, and the CEO of United Media Services, Amr El-Feki, conducted an inspection tour of the New El Alamein Festival. The second edition …
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Women Athletes Participate in a Fashion Show to Celebrate Gender Parity at the Olympics
Female athletes made a powerful statement in a Paris fashion show to celebrate gender equality in the Olympics. Despite the milestone, they emphasized the ongoing need to address issues such …
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Women writers have dominated the long list for the 2024 World booker Prize, one of the most prestigious literary awards in Britain and the world. This award is given annually …
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AlAwdah International Film Festival Kicks Off at the General Union of Palestinian Women in Cairo
The General Union of Palestinian Women, Egypt Branch, is set to launch the 8th edition of the AlAwdah International Film Festival, titled “South Africa Edition,” at 7 pm on Thursday, …
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Megastar Menna Shalaby to be Honored at 40th Edition of Alexandria Film Festival
Egyptian actress Menna Shalaby will be honored at the 40th edition of the Alexandria International Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries opening ceremony, which will be held from October 1 to …
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Egyptian Soprano Fatma Said Awarded European Culture Award
Egyptian soprano Fatima Said recently received the European Culture Award at the Luxembourg Orchestra Theater. She was chosen for this honor due to her performances with prestigious orchestras such as …
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Egypt’s Award-winning Film “The Brink of Dreams” Presents Women’s Role in Defying Social Norms
The female members of an Egyptian street theatre troupe, depicted in an award-winning documentary film, expressed their desire to challenge societal perceptions of women’s roles in their rural village. “The …
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Egyptian Soprano Amira Selim Performs in Celebration of 100 Years of Egyptian-French Relations
Renowned Egyptian soprano Amira Selim has joined a special event in Paris hosted by the Egyptian Embassy in France on July 9. According to Sada El Balad, the event commemorates …