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CairoScene's Impact List: The Egyptians Who Inspired in 2020

28 Dec 2020
In a year of extraordinary challenges, these exceptional Egyptians rose to the [...]
Wonder Woman 1984 Stirs Controversy for Racist Depiction of Egypt

Wonder Woman 1984 Stirs Controversy for Racist Depiction of Egypt

27 Dec 2020
The film has caused some controversy over its depiction of 1984 Egypt. Spoilers [...]
Shock and Suspense with Anghami Podcast Starring Tara Emad

Shock and Suspense with Anghami Podcast Starring Tara Emad

27 Dec 2020
Saqr’s Eclipse’ is set to be a one-of-its kind thrilling journey looking to leave [...]
Studio 34 Launches Online Interior Design Classes for 2021

Studio 34 Launches Online Interior Design Classes for 2021

25 Dec 2020
Studio34 pushes out entire curriculums around architecture, interior design, and [...]
Donia Samir Ghanem Honoured at Aswan Intl Women's Film Festival

Donia Samir Ghanem Honoured at Aswan Intl Women's Film Festival

23 Dec 2020
Each year, the festival pays homage to the young stars who bear the responsibility [...]
Goethe-Institut Lets Indie Artists Flaunt Their Stuff with New Studio

Goethe-Institut Lets Indie Artists Flaunt Their Stuff with New Studio

17 Dec 2020
The Goethe Institute has launched ‘Studio Takhshīna’ to give independent artists a [...]
DIY Pottery with New Cairo's Fokhara Studios

DIY Pottery with New Cairo's Fokhara Studios

13 Dec 2020
The studio teaches people the whole pottery-making process from beginning to end, [...]
Egyptian Studio Giraffics is Looking for Fresh Talent for Their Adaptation of 'El Leila El Kebira'

Egyptian Studio Giraffics is Looking for Fresh Talent for Their Adaptation of 'El Leila El Kebira'

08 Dec 2020
Egyptian studio Giraffics has taken it on themselves to create a feature-length [...]
Could Marwan Hamed's 'Kira & El Gin' Be Egypt's Most Expensive Movie Ever?

Could Marwan Hamed's 'Kira & El Gin' Be Egypt's Most Expensive Movie Ever?

08 Dec 2020
According to Marwan Hamed himself, the project is going to be the most expensive [...]
Five Short Films from Five Arab Nations: 'Chronicles of Her’ Spotlights the Plight of Arab Women

Five Short Films from Five Arab Nations: 'Chronicles of Her’ Spotlights the Plight of Arab Women

07 Dec 2020
Women’s issues in the Arab world are discussed in RFC’s new anthology film which [...]
Whimsy & Delight with New Egyptian Children's Book 'The Insect Party'

Whimsy & Delight with New Egyptian Children's Book 'The Insect Party'

07 Dec 2020
'The Insect Party' is a whimsical addition to children's developing bookshelves, [...]
United Nations Takes 'Between Two Seas' on Tour Across Egypt

United Nations Takes 'Between Two Seas' on Tour Across Egypt

02 Dec 2020
National Council for Women and UN Women are bringing feature film 'Between Two [...]
Four Egyptian Writers Have Been Longlisted for Prestigious Sheikh Zayed Book Award

Four Egyptian Writers Have Been Longlisted for Prestigious Sheikh Zayed Book Award

30 Nov 2020
Three novelists and a poet from Egypt have been longlisted for the Sheikh Zayed [...]
Award-Winning Egyptian Documentary 'Lift Like a Girl' is Finally Getting Screened in Egypt

Award-Winning Egyptian Documentary 'Lift Like a Girl' is Finally Getting Screened in Egypt

29 Nov 2020
Egyptian documentary 'Lift Like a Girl' has been internationally recognised since [...]
Oscar Selected Film 'Messages From the Sea' to Drop on Netflix

Oscar Selected Film 'Messages From the Sea' to Drop on Netflix

25 Nov 2020
The 2010 film was selected as the Egyptian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film [...]
'The Guest' Starring Khaled El Sawy Arrives on Netflix This December

'The Guest' Starring Khaled El Sawy Arrives on Netflix This December

25 Nov 2020
Following rave regional and international reviews, Hadi El Bagoury’s 2018 release [...]
'When We're Born' Starring Amir Eid to Represent Egypt at the Oscars

'When We're Born' Starring Amir Eid to Represent Egypt at the Oscars

24 Nov 2020
'When We're Born' - directed by Tamer Ezzat and starring big names like Amr Abed, [...]
These Popular Ramadan Series Have Been Honoured by the National Council for Human Rights

These Popular Ramadan Series Have Been Honoured by the National Council for Human Rights

23 Nov 2020
Egypt’s National Council for Human Right awarded three series for shedding light on [...]
Alexandria Museum of Fine Arts to Showcase the Lost Works of Laurent Marcel Salinas

Alexandria Museum of Fine Arts to Showcase the Lost Works of Laurent Marcel Salinas

23 Nov 2020
The Alexandria Museum of Fine Arts has managed to get their hands on the lost works [...]
School for Traditional Martial Art 'Tahtib' Opens in Qena

School for Traditional Martial Art 'Tahtib' Opens in Qena

21 Nov 2020
Having been performed since the 25th century BC, the martial art known as 'Tahtib' [...]
Aswan’s Al Mahatta Square to be Transformed into Arts Arena

Aswan’s Al Mahatta Square to be Transformed into Arts Arena

18 Nov 2020
Al Mahatta Square, located right in the heart of Aswan, is due for a major revamp [...]
'Panorama of the European Film' with Zawya Cinema Kicks Off in January 2021

'Panorama of the European Film' with Zawya Cinema Kicks Off in January 2021

17 Nov 2020
'Panorama of the European Film' is an annual event with a selection of [...]
Egypt's Ahmed Yehia Chosen For Prestigious International Ballet Contest in Italy

Egypt's Ahmed Yehia Chosen For Prestigious International Ballet Contest in Italy

16 Nov 2020
Joined by his wife and dance partner Anja Ahchin, Ahmed Yehia will show off his [...]
Egyptian Director Ahmad Al Morsy Wins Two International Awards

Egyptian Director Ahmad Al Morsy Wins Two International Awards

15 Nov 2020
Esteemed DOP Ahmad Al Morsy been able to put 22 such awards on his shelf over the [...]
Egyptian Space Agency to Launch Children's Cartoon

Egyptian Space Agency to Launch Children's Cartoon

13 Nov 2020
To get kids excited about the wonders of space and all the things Egyptians can [...]
Downtown Film Centre Releases 6,700 Texts For Free Through New Online Portal

Downtown Film Centre Releases 6,700 Texts For Free Through New Online Portal

10 Nov 2020
Offering itself as a portal for cinematic knowledge, the National Center for [...]
Egyptian Short Film Wins Big at Tripoli Online Film Festival

Egyptian Short Film Wins Big at Tripoli Online Film Festival

10 Nov 2020
At the first edition of the Tripoli Online Film Festival in Lebanon, young Egyptian [...]
Egypt's 'Henet Ward' Wins Best Short Film Award at Prestigious UK Film Festival

Egypt's 'Henet Ward' Wins Best Short Film Award at Prestigious UK Film Festival

10 Nov 2020
Short film ‘Henet Ward’ (2020) – directed by Morad Mostafa - has just won the [...]
‘The Origin’ Exhibit Uses Recycled Parts to Bring Us Back to Our African Roots

‘The Origin’ Exhibit Uses Recycled Parts to Bring Us Back to Our African Roots

07 Nov 2020
Artist Nada Amer’s latest solo exhibition ‘The Origin’ highlights Africa as the [...]
Egyptian Photographer Youssef Sherif Explores Desire in the Digital Age (ft. a Giant Chicken)

Egyptian Photographer Youssef Sherif Explores Desire in the Digital Age (ft. a Giant Chicken)

04 Nov 2020
Based in Cairo and specializing in fashion photography, Youssef Sherif new shoot [...]
Can Games Be Art? You Can Make One Yourself at Medrar and Makouk's New Workshop

Can Games Be Art? You Can Make One Yourself at Medrar and Makouk's New Workshop

04 Nov 2020
Exploring the unique intersection between artistry and game design, non-profit [...]
Egypt's 'Lift Like a Girl' Wins Best Film at One of World's Oldest Documentary Festivals

Egypt's 'Lift Like a Girl' Wins Best Film at One of World's Oldest Documentary Festivals

03 Nov 2020
Egyptian documentary ‘Lift Like a Girl’ (or ‘Ash ya Captain’ in Arabic) – [...]
Cairo Opera House's Arab Music Festival is Being Broadcast Live for the First Time

Cairo Opera House's Arab Music Festival is Being Broadcast Live for the First Time

03 Nov 2020
The 29th edition of the festival will show up on satellite channel Al-Hayah Drama [...]
'Bloodline' Starring Nelly Karim and Dhafer L'Abidine Creeps On to Shahid This Halloween Eve

'Bloodline' Starring Nelly Karim and Dhafer L'Abidine Creeps On to Shahid This Halloween Eve

27 Oct 2020
Starring Egyptian actress Nelly Karim and Tunisian heartthrob Dhafer L'Abidine, [...]
Egyptian Filmmaker Mohamed Diab to Direct Marvel's Next Big Superhero Series 'Moon Knight'

Egyptian Filmmaker Mohamed Diab to Direct Marvel's Next Big Superhero Series 'Moon Knight'

27 Oct 2020
Award-winning Egyptian filmmaker Mohamed Diab was just tapped to shoot Marvel [...]
Mac Toot and Lisa White Release Comic Book on the Arabic Language

Mac Toot and Lisa White Release Comic Book on the Arabic Language

23 Oct 2020
Artist and professor Mac Toot has released a comic book with professor Lisa White, [...]
Bold New Book Explores Egypt’s Modernist History Under British Rule

Bold New Book Explores Egypt’s Modernist History Under British Rule

18 Oct 2020
Covering nearly a century of history, Kanafani’s work dissects how art played a [...]
Egyptian Photographer Eman Arab Makes Top 10 at Worldwide Photowalk Contest

Egyptian Photographer Eman Arab Makes Top 10 at Worldwide Photowalk Contest

18 Oct 2020
Egyptian freelance photographer Eman Arab has been selected as one of the top 10 [...]
Egyptian Director's HBO Series 'The Vow' Renewed for a Second Season

Egyptian Director's HBO Series 'The Vow' Renewed for a Second Season

17 Oct 2020
Egyptian director Jehaine Noujaim's latest documentary series, 'The Vow', follows [...]
'Watch iT!' Pays Tribute to Mahmoud Yassine with Dedicated Category of His Greatest Works

'Watch iT!' Pays Tribute to Mahmoud Yassine with Dedicated Category of His Greatest Works

16 Oct 2020
To honour his legacy, streaming platform Watch iT! will feature a number of the [...]
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Wonder Woman 1984 Stirs Controversy for Racist Depiction of Egypt

The film has caused some controversy over its depiction of 1984 Egypt. Spoilers abound, so don't say we didn't warn you. [...]

These Award Winning Products Are Made From Egg Shells and Nuts

Shell Homage has won numerous awards from around the world for their innovative designs that turn discarded nuts and egg shells into usable [...]

Egypt Takes 'Ramses & the Pharaoh's Gold' on World Tour

Egypt has just revealed that an exhibition called 'Ramses and the Pharaohs' Gold' will go on tour in five cities, starting from November [...]

CairoScene's Impact List: The Egyptians Who Inspired in 2020

In a year of extraordinary challenges, these exceptional Egyptians rose to the occasion, sparking movements, saving lives and creating art [...]

Gebel Elba: Visit Egypt's Best Kept Secret

Be one of a select few to be able to experience Egypt's wildest adventure. [...]

Red Bull Partners with Gamers Lounge for Red Bull ProSeed League of Legends Tournament

The prize includes EGP 25,000 and the services of a professional team coach provided by Red Bull. [...]

Put Your Fork Down, Because UAE Foodie Favourite Jones the Grocer is Opening in Cairo

Gourmet food? Walk-in cheese room? Artisnal groceries? Yes please. [...]

5 Egyptian Models Making It Big Abroad

These Egyptians are turning the world into their catwalk. [...]

Upper Egypt Gets Its First Female-Led Equestrian School

Black Horse School is bringing equestrianism to Qena, and it's revolutionary in more ways than one. [...]

New Administrative Capital will Host Middle East's Largest Smart Bus Station

Spanning 105 acres, the project will emulate the designs of major international smart bus stations abroad, and will be built over three [...]

Minilet's Vegan Bags are Guiltless and Gorgeous

Minilet is a 100% local bag brand featuring a practical, minimalist selection. [...]

African Cultural Center Unveils New Open Theatre to Celebrate Aswan Dam's 50th Anniversary

To commemorate the Aswan High Dam's construction in 1970, the African Cultural Center in Aswan is celebrating its 50th anniversary by [...]

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South Sinai Hospitals and Isolation Units Are Now Cleared of Coronavirus Cases

South Sinai Hospitals and Isolation Units Are Now Cleared of Coronavirus Cases

11 Aug 2020
The Ministry of Health has declared that the last two Coronavirus patients have been discharged from Nuweiba Central Hospital after undergoing treatment and completing their quarantine period. [...]
Egyptian-Italian Fabio Abraham to Play Gamal Abdel Nasser in CNN Docu-Drama

Egyptian-Italian Fabio Abraham to Play Gamal Abdel Nasser in CNN Docu-Drama

11 Aug 2020
An all-new CNN docu-drama ‘Jerusalem’, which will be centred around the history of the ancient city, will feature Egyptian-Italian actor Fabio Abraham as late Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser. [...]
Egypt Orders All Airports to Relocate Hazardous Goods Following Beirut Explosion

Egypt Orders All Airports to Relocate Hazardous Goods Following Beirut Explosion

11 Aug 2020
After the devastating events of the Beirut explosion, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered all Egyptian airports to move hazardous goods to safe storage spaces away from passengers and civilians. [...]
Abuse Relief Aide is the New Network of Specialists Providing Free Support to Sexual Abuse Victims

Abuse Relief Aide is the New Network of Specialists Providing Free Support to Sexual Abuse Victims

08 Aug 2020
Founder of What Women Want magazine May Abdel Asim, alongside founder of the Safe Kids foundation Sara Aziz, have recognized a gap in support for abuse victims in Egypt. Their new Facebook group, 'Abuse Relief Aide', seeks to fill that gap. [...]
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