Arts & Culture

Representatives from 20 UNESCO member states recently paid a special visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), which is under construction, on the sidelines of their trip to Egypt. The …

Egyptian actress Menna Shalaby is set to star in a highly anticipated movie adaptation of Mirna El Helbawi’s acclaimed novel “Kundalini,” directed by Mohamed Salama. The film, which will start …

In honor of International Museum Day, all antiquities museums in Egypt affiliated with the Supreme Council of Antiquities will be open for free to Egyptian visitors on May 18th. Mohamed …

Archaeologists working in Tel Habwa, northern Sinai, have unearthed a remarkable 3,400-year-old royal palace. Believed to be a retreat for King Thutmose III, the opulent residence offers a glimpse into …

Grammy-winning US rapper Macklemore recently released a new controversial song called “Hind’s Hall.” The pro-Palestinian anthem denounces the actions of Israel in the ongoing genocide. The song’s name is after …

Egypt’s eighth annual Aswan International Women’s Film Festival was held from April 20 to 25. This year’s focus was on women’s resilience amidst Egypt’s economic crisis and the ongoing war …

Egyptian cinema is gaining international recognition, with Mohamed El-Samman’s film Rat Hole being the latest success. During the closing ceremony of the recent BRICS Film Festival on April 23rd, lead …

Under the patronage of the Egyptian Culture Ministry, Cairo  unveils its first-ever Papyrus Flash Cinema Festival kicked off May 1st, 2024, at the Tchaikovsky Theater within the Russian Cultural Center. …

Renowned filmmaker Nadine Labaki, nominated for an Oscar and won a Jury Prize at the Festival de Cannes, has been selected as a jury member for the upcoming 77th edition …

 The U.S. Embassy in Cairo announces American a cappella group The Beatbox House’s 2024 Egypt tour. This is their only Middle Eastern stop, featuring special guest performances in Luxor, Cairo, …