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 …
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“The Mirror Gate” Brings Ancient Egypt and Contemporary Art to the Louvre in Landmark Paris Exhibition
At the start of 2026, Egypt will command international attention in the heart of the French capital through a major cultural event hosted at the iconic Louvre Museum. From January …
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Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy and Minister of Local Development and Acting Minister of Environment Dr. Manal Awad have officially received the carbon footprint report for the …