Culture
Morsy soon on silver screen
January 22, 2015
Morsy soon on silver screen
The UAE news agency quoted actor Hassan Youssef as saying that he is playing deposed president Mohamed Morsy in a…
List of bestseller books in Egypt in 2014
January 22, 2015
List of bestseller books in Egypt in 2014
The French magazine Books, publishing news and offers on newly issued books, published in January 2015 a list of the…
This day in history British novelist George Orwell died in 1950
January 21, 2015
This day in history British novelist George Orwell died in 1950
Eric Arthur Blair, known as George Orwell, was born on 25 June 1903 in the Indian Punjab province to a…
Private investigator: Israeli arrested in Madonna song leak probe
January 21, 2015
Private investigator: Israeli arrested in Madonna song leak probe
An Israeli man was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of hacking Madonna's computer and selling the pop icon's songs online,…
This day in history: Comedy icon Marie Monib dies
January 21, 2015
This day in history: Comedy icon Marie Monib dies
Deceased actress Mary Moneib was most famous for her role as a mother-in law in Egyptian cinema, with several movies…
Ethiopia to take part in Cairo’s book fair for first time
January 21, 2015
Ethiopia to take part in Cairo’s book fair for first time
Four African countries will take part for the first time in the Cairo International Book Fair, which will start on…
Karam Mourad performs live at B. Art gallery this Thursday
January 20, 2015
Karam Mourad performs live at B. Art gallery this Thursday
Nubian singer and musician Karam Mourad takes to the stage at B. Art Gallery on Thursday, 22 January. The concert…
Activists criticize racism against blacks by the Oscars
January 20, 2015
Activists criticize racism against blacks by the Oscars
Activists on social networking sites attacked what they described as racism of members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts…
Ministers agree to urgently fund suspended antiquity and museum projects
January 20, 2015
Ministers agree to urgently fund suspended antiquity and museum projects
The ministerial economic committee, presided over by Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb, has tackled much-needed funding to resume suspended archaeological projects. Antiquities…
Al-Hofra play inaugurated Sunday at Hanager Theater
January 19, 2015
Al-Hofra play inaugurated Sunday at Hanager Theater
The play “Al-Hofra” (The Hole) was inaugurated at the Hanager Theater by Syed Khater, head of cultural production sector, on…