In a cultural statement marking the “Year of Umm Kulthum,” Egypt’s Minister of Culture Dr. Ahmed Fouad Heny inaugurated the art exhibition “Voice of Egypt – The Sound That Inspired …
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Celebration DayHighlights
UMS Premieres “Umm Kulthum: The Voice and the Nation” on 50th Anniversary of Icon’s Passing
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the passing of Umm Kulthum, the iconic Egyptian singer often referred to as the “Star of the East,” the Documentary Production Sector …
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The Grand Egyptian Museum will host a tribute concert in honor of the legendary singer Umm Kulthum, marking the 50th anniversary of her passing. Following an overwhelming demand for tickets, …
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Production has begun on the highly-anticipated biographical film “El Set” depicting the life of the renowned singer Umm Kulthum. The cast includes Mona Zaki who stars as the legendary singer, …
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Arts & CultureWomen’s Achievements
Egyptian Megastar Mona Zaki to Portray Legendary Singer Umm Kulthum in Upcoming Biopic “Al-Sitt”
Turki al-Sheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, has announced that Mona Zaki, an Egyptian actress, has been chosen to portray the legendary music icon Umm Kulthum in an upcoming …
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Despite oppression, women were in the background while men stood in the forefront taking credit for work, and women consideration as second-class citizens and women’s rights issues were ‘elitist’ and …
