Heba Helmy
Egypt’s prosecution appeals against Mubarak sons’ release
Egypt
January 28, 2016
Egypt’s prosecution appeals against Mubarak sons’ release
Egypt’s prosecution filed an appeal against a decision to release ousted President Hosni Mubarak’s sons, Alaa and Gamal, and demanded…
Cairo among the world’s best cities to launch startups: Forbes
Business
December 16, 2015
Cairo among the world’s best cities to launch startups: Forbes
Despite the deteriorating economic situation in the country, Egyptian entrepreneurs seem to be gearing up to change current circumstances. According to…
Switzerland honors Egyptian oncologist in the field of breast cancer
Health & Fitness
December 13, 2015
Switzerland honors Egyptian oncologist in the field of breast cancer
Mohamed Shaalan, Professor of surgical oncology, was honored by Markus Leitner, the Swiss ambassador to Cairo, and Nabil Nassar, the…
Egyptian woman becomes first Arab to head Australian Guided Missile Frigate System
Life & Style
December 7, 2015
Egyptian woman becomes first Arab to head Australian Guided Missile Frigate System
Captain Mona Shindy was named the Telstra Australian Business Woman of the Year last month, a prestigious accolade won by…
8th Panorama of the European Film: Egypt Independent recommendations
Cinema/TV
November 24, 2015
8th Panorama of the European Film: Egypt Independent recommendations
Get ready to experience cinematic chills and eye-catching flicks as the Panorama of the European Film opens its doors to…
Bassem Youssef becomes first Arab to host International Emmy Awards
Egypt
November 23, 2015
Bassem Youssef becomes first Arab to host International Emmy Awards
Egyptian political satirist Bassem Youssef, one of the most widely watched TV personalities in the Arab world, will host this…
Pros, cons of 37th edition of Cairo International Film Festival
Cinema/TV
November 20, 2015
Pros, cons of 37th edition of Cairo International Film Festival
The Cairo International Film Festival lowered the curtain at the Cairo Opera House Friday night and Egypt Independent reveals film critics’ opinions on…
Cairo International Film Festival returns with intriguing array of local, foreign films
Cinema/TV
November 12, 2015
Cairo International Film Festival returns with intriguing array of local, foreign films
The 37th Cairo International Film Festival rolled out the red carpet Wednesday night for its opening ceremony at Cairo Opera…
Al-Masry Al-Youm founder Salah Diab, his son released on bail
Egypt
November 11, 2015
Al-Masry Al-Youm founder Salah Diab, his son released on bail
Prominent business tycoon and Al-Masry Al-Youm co-founder Salah Diab and his son were released on bail (LE 50,000 and 10,000…
Egypt wins best booth design award at prestigious World Travel Market
Egypt
November 4, 2015
Egypt wins best booth design award at prestigious World Travel Market
Egypt won the best booth design award at the prestigious World Travel Market 2015 held in London from November 2…