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Amal Maher is Performing a Live Acoustic Concert from the Pyramids

09 May 2020
The performance is scheduled after the end of Ramadan. [...]
Egyptian YouTube Series ‘Cinephilie’ Recommends Incredible and Relevant Movies from Around the World

Egyptian YouTube Series ‘Cinephilie’ Recommends Incredible and Relevant Movies from Around the World

09 May 2020
The series talks all things cinema, and the most relatable films in our current [...]
Cairo Designathon is the Country’s First-Ever Architectural Design Marathon

Cairo Designathon is the Country’s First-Ever Architectural Design Marathon

03 May 2020
The design marathon is themed around finding solutions for a post-Corona world and [...]
Egypt’s First Vertical Film Festival, RFF, Announces Their Star-Studded Judging Panel

Egypt’s First Vertical Film Festival, RFF, Announces Their Star-Studded Judging Panel

26 Apr 2020
Submissions will close at the end of this month on April 30th. [...]
Here’s the Ministry of Culture’s Full Ramadan Agenda

Here’s the Ministry of Culture’s Full Ramadan Agenda

24 Apr 2020
The agenda covers everything from opera, to children’s culture. [...]
Theatre Company ‘Cairo Show’ Announces Online Talent Competition Across the Arab World

Theatre Company ‘Cairo Show’ Announces Online Talent Competition Across the Arab World

21 Apr 2020
Winners will receive exclusive workshops with some of Cairo Show’s veteran stars [...]
Art Platform ‘Art Empowers’ is Combating COVID-19 Anxiety Through Online Art Therapy Workshops

Art Platform ‘Art Empowers’ is Combating COVID-19 Anxiety Through Online Art Therapy Workshops

21 Apr 2020
The online platform is giving amateur and professional artists the opportunity to [...]
The Warm Faces of Egypt Light Up in Adham Ragab’s New Ramadan Portrait Series

The Warm Faces of Egypt Light Up in Adham Ragab’s New Ramadan Portrait Series

20 Apr 2020
The contemporary portrait collection is an ode to the warm essence of the simple [...]
Art Platform AFAC Releases Weekly List of Arab Indie Films to Watch for Free

Art Platform AFAC Releases Weekly List of Arab Indie Films to Watch for Free

20 Apr 2020
The initiative, titled Screens & Streams, is meant to spotlight previous works of [...]
Experimental Folk Music Documentary Ahl El Fan is Now Available on Vimeo

Experimental Folk Music Documentary Ahl El Fan is Now Available on Vimeo

19 Apr 2020
The musical documentary is a readaptation of the niche, experimental folk shows [...]
‘Teego Nersem Sawa’ is the Egyptian Art Movement Defying Corona in UAE

‘Teego Nersem Sawa’ is the Egyptian Art Movement Defying Corona in UAE

17 Apr 2020
The group is made of 13 Egyptians, 1 Syrian, and 1 Iraqi, all of whom are bringing [...]
French Institute in Egypt and La Friche de la Belle de Mai Launch Residency for Egyptian Artists

French Institute in Egypt and La Friche de la Belle de Mai Launch Residency for Egyptian Artists

14 Apr 2020
The French Institute in Egypt, along with La Friche Belle de Mai, are launching a [...]
Local Improvisational Comedy Troupe ‘Irtigalia’ Release Weekly Videos of Their Performances

Local Improvisational Comedy Troupe ‘Irtigalia’ Release Weekly Videos of Their Performances

14 Apr 2020
Orient Productions and Luke Lehner Studios’ improvisational comedy troupe [...]
Photopia Launches Free Online Educational Program by Expert Local and Regional Photographers

Photopia Launches Free Online Educational Program by Expert Local and Regional Photographers

07 Apr 2020
Photopia is keen on supporting the photography community in Egypt by continuing to [...]
#PhotoFromHome is Gyptian’s Online Photography Campaign Promoting Creativity in Quarantine

#PhotoFromHome is Gyptian’s Online Photography Campaign Promoting Creativity in Quarantine

05 Apr 2020
The campaign – which carries the slogan ‘art will not be quarantined’ – reiterates [...]
#CultureIsNotCanceled: Art D'Egypte Launches Online Initiatives to Support Egyptian Art

#CultureIsNotCanceled: Art D'Egypte Launches Online Initiatives to Support Egyptian Art

05 Apr 2020
Art D’Egypte is spearheading a movement to protect Egyptian artists and their [...]
Grand Egyptian Museum Begins Installation of New 42-Piece Staircase Exhibit

Grand Egyptian Museum Begins Installation of New 42-Piece Staircase Exhibit

01 Apr 2020
The exhibit is divided along four central themes and will usher in visitors in the [...]
Online Film Platform Clakett are Virtually Hosting a Quarantine Film Competition

Online Film Platform Clakett are Virtually Hosting a Quarantine Film Competition

31 Mar 2020
In the spirit of social distancing, Clakett, an online platform for filmmakers and [...]
Playstream is Taking DJs to Egypt’s Most Stunning Locations for New Live-Streamed Series

Playstream is Taking DJs to Egypt’s Most Stunning Locations for New Live-Streamed Series

26 Mar 2020
There are plenty of live-streamed series right now amidst corona-induced curfews [...]
Introducing Revart FIlm Festival: Egypt’s First Online Vertical Film Festival

Introducing Revart FIlm Festival: Egypt’s First Online Vertical Film Festival

25 Mar 2020
Revart promotes filmmaking during self-quarantine with their vertical online film [...]
Cairo Contemporary Dance Center Is Now Offering Daily Free Online Dance Classes

Cairo Contemporary Dance Center Is Now Offering Daily Free Online Dance Classes

24 Mar 2020
From barre to breakdance, now you can have a dance instructor guide you through [...]
300 Films from the World’s Largest Documentary Festival are Now Available Online for Free

300 Films from the World’s Largest Documentary Festival are Now Available Online for Free

24 Mar 2020
The world’s largest documentary film festival is granting free access to exactly [...]
Marwan Pablo Steps Down From the Rap Game to Seek Religion

Marwan Pablo Steps Down From the Rap Game to Seek Religion

18 Mar 2020
The Alexandrian trap star surprised everyone when he deleted all his YouTube videos [...]
Corner of a Dream: A Very Real Reflection on Social Upheaval

Corner of a Dream: A Very Real Reflection on Social Upheaval

18 Feb 2020
A refreshing and creative new take on the relationship between technology and art [...]
This Egyptian Artist Merges Bedouin History and Surrealism

This Egyptian Artist Merges Bedouin History and Surrealism

02 Feb 2020
The installation was a part of the Desert X event. [...]
This Italian Artist Reimagines Downtown Cairo Through a Nostalgic Lens

This Italian Artist Reimagines Downtown Cairo Through a Nostalgic Lens

30 Jan 2020
'Imaginary Graffiti Manifesto' art exhibit conceptualises what it'd be like to give [...]
Sawsan Badr Named International Women's Theatre Festival Honorary President

Sawsan Badr Named International Women's Theatre Festival Honorary President

25 Jan 2020
The star has been selected as the Eazees International Women's Theatre Festival [...]
Netflix is Releasing 21 Studio Ghibli Films in Egypt

Netflix is Releasing 21 Studio Ghibli Films in Egypt

20 Jan 2020
Egyptian anime fans get ready to binge like you've never binged before. [...]
Karim Kassem’s Award Winning Film Sawah Continues European Tour in April

Karim Kassem’s Award Winning Film Sawah Continues European Tour in April

15 Jan 2020
Interest continues to mount for the film as Sawah has participated in more than 36 [...]
Ptolemaic Limestone Blocks Uncovered in Sohag

Ptolemaic Limestone Blocks Uncovered in Sohag

08 Jan 2020
The discoveries were made as part of an archaeological mission in the village of [...]
10 Movies We’re Excited To See in 2020

10 Movies We’re Excited To See in 2020

31 Dec 2019
The coming year brings good fortunes and even better movies. [...]
Gold Pendant Depicting Ancient Egyptian Goddess Discovered in Greece

Gold Pendant Depicting Ancient Egyptian Goddess Discovered in Greece

19 Dec 2019
The pendant was discovered within the walls of a tomb unearthed in the ancient [...]
Sovereign Fund of Egypt to Transform the Historic Area Under the Citadel

Sovereign Fund of Egypt to Transform the Historic Area Under the Citadel

19 Dec 2019
The Sovereign Fund of Egypt will be renovating a 56,000 sqm historic area under the [...]
Once Upon A Dream: Enter This Cairo Artist’s Visually Stunning Utopia

Once Upon A Dream: Enter This Cairo Artist’s Visually Stunning Utopia

18 Dec 2019
The dreamy exhibit talks about imagination and childhood. [...]
Ahmed Mekky’s 'Hazalqoum' to Make Theatrical Debut

Ahmed Mekky’s 'Hazalqoum' to Make Theatrical Debut

12 Dec 2019
Cairo Show Theatre is set to produce Mekky's 'Hazalqoum.' [...]
Strange Ancient Egyptian "Coneheads" Discovered in El-Amarna

Strange Ancient Egyptian "Coneheads" Discovered in El-Amarna

11 Dec 2019
A team of archaeologists have unveiled obscure Ancient Egyptian head garments in [...]
Tattooed Mummies Identified at Deir el-Medina Site

Tattooed Mummies Identified at Deir el-Medina Site

05 Dec 2019
Archaeologist Anne Austin announced the discovery of tattoos on seven different [...]
Here's your Sneak Peek at Ahmed Ezz and Tara Emad in Aladdin

Here's your Sneak Peek at Ahmed Ezz and Tara Emad in Aladdin

05 Dec 2019
The official posters for the play have been released today. [...]
Discovery Channel to Produce Promotional Videos for Grand Egyptian Museum

Discovery Channel to Produce Promotional Videos for Grand Egyptian Museum

02 Dec 2019
In a collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, the Discovery Channel is set to [...]
Over 150 Egyptian Artists to be Showcased at the 5th Cairo Art Fair

Over 150 Egyptian Artists to be Showcased at the 5th Cairo Art Fair

01 Dec 2019
The 5th edition of the Cairo Art Fair, hosted by TAM.Gallery, will run from [...]
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Dosy is the Driving School Helping Egyptian Women Get on Their Bikes Fearlessly

The platform has already been operating for over one year. [...]

The National Council for Women and the United Nations Co-Launch Mental Health Initiative

The campaign has already published its first video. [...]

Cairo Runners Are Challenging You to Get Fit and Give Back

The initiative will be donating to the Egyptian Food Bank. [...]

Egyptian YouTube Series ‘Cinephilie’ Recommends Incredible and Relevant Movies from Around the World

The series talks all things cinema, and the most relatable films in our current time such as one-location movies and even movies about [...]

Luxor’s Karnak Temple Complex Prepares For Spectacular Solar Alignment This Friday

The event only lasts two hours. [...]

Kenda Interiors: Cairo's Stunning Furniture Showroom is Finally in Sahel

No more strapping furniture on the roof of your car... [...]

6 Egyptians Named Among '50 Most Influential Women in Middle East Finance'

From acclaimed lawyers, indsutry experts, to CEOs, Financial News names the top 6 women in Egypt's financial sector. [...]

11 Uber Cool Photos of Downtown Cairo in the 60s

It's the same...but different. [...]

Tiyi’s T-Mask is the COVID-19 Creation Going Towards a Good Cause

In cooperation with the Egyptian Clothing Bank, each purchase of the new shirt mask will get a medical mask to those in need. [...]

WXYZ is the Egyptian Shopping Site We’ve Been Waiting For

The new e-commerce platform wipes Nasty Gal and sites of its liking right out of our brains. [...]

Dosy is the Driving School Helping Egyptian Women Get on Their Bikes Fearlessly

The platform has already been operating for over one year. [...]

Amal Maher is Performing a Live Acoustic Concert from the Pyramids

The performance is scheduled after the end of Ramadan. [...]

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Watch: Welcome to the World of Cairo's 'Metal Zabaleen'

09 Feb 2020
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Mahraganat Performances Just Got Banned

Mahraganat Performances Just Got Banned

17 Feb 2020
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Watch: The Badass Women of Cairo's First Roller Derby Team

Watch: The Badass Women of Cairo's First Roller Derby Team

06 Feb 2020
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