Syrian Actress Marwa Al-Atrash, daughter of the great director and artist Mamdouh Al-Atrash, presents a theatrical performance entitled “Ta’ Al Ta’neeth laysat sakena”. Besides directing and starring in the show, Marwa was also behind the show’s idea that highlights the suffering of women and touches on their most pressing issues. The performance showcased Ma ...

Last Thursday, the Algerian International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies announced the launch of a literary award in the name of the martyr Palestinian Writer and Poet Hiba Abu Nada, directed to writers of poetry and short stories to immortalize and keep pace with the heroism of the Palestinian resistance. The Federation stated in a statement that the ...

In all circumstances, wars, pandemics, and peace, films have always been a tool for instilling inspiration, driving social change, and raising awareness on important issues. Over the last month, people around the world have been closely following the escalating Israeli war on Gaza, which began on 7 October — a complex humanitarian situation that is deteriorati ...

An international forum was hosted by the British Council and the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC) in Cairo, which brought together creative economy stakeholders from Africa, Europe, and a global network of leaders through the PEC International Council.  The forum aimed to deepen the understanding of the current trends and opportunities within Africa’s c ...

It will be a woman’s world at the upcoming Grammys, with SZA scooping the most chances for gold ahead of the star-studded music gala with nine, as pop’s superstars, including Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, dominated across the categories. Olivia Rodrigo, Phoebe Bridgers, and the indie rock supergroup Boygenius will also be strong contenders at the F ...

With a passion for art since her childhood, and a talent nurtured by her parents, Esraa Obeya, a young Egyptian artist, began her journey of making her hobby, painting, become a full-time profession that makes both her clients and herself happy, according to Egyptian Streets Before graduating from school, Obeya wanted to create something that would be memorable. She decided to do a l ...

Famed Indian actress, writer, and mother of two Kareena Kapoor participated in the 42nd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair, where she shared interesting details about her life during pregnancy and her career in Indian films in attendance of thousands of films and reading enthusiasts from the audience and visitors to the exhibition. The author of “Kareena ...

Palestinian theater icon Enas El Sakka and her two daughters Leen and Sara, were killed by the Israeli forces in Gaza. The great Palestinian artist and her two daughters died at Al Shefaa Hospital in Gaza as the Palestinian Ministry of Culture mourned the death of El Sakaa in an official statement. El Sakka had a vast theatrical repertoire and chaired ...

Nahdet Misr Publishing House, in cooperation with the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, celebrated the launch of the novel “Mario w Abu Abbas” by wildly acclaimed Egyptian author Reem Bassiouney, in the presence of many public figures, writers, and media professionals. The event witnessed the attendance of an impressive amount of fans of writer Reem Bassiou ...

Egyptian historian, Islamic art expert, fashion designer, and the owner of a chain store that sells artifacts inspired by Egyptian heritage, Shahira Mehrez, has recently released a new book titled “Costumes of Egypt: The Lost Legacies”. The variety of costumes displayed in this first volume reflects a compelling fact: despite geographical distances, religio ...